Secure Responsible Data Controls Senior Manager
Job Description for Secure & Responsible Data Controls Senior Manager
Position Title: Secure & Responsible Data Controls Senior Manager Corporate Functions
Location: Pan India ( Bangalore/Gurgaon Preferred)
Employment Type: Full Time
Must have skills
Data Governance, Data Security, Data Privacy, Ethical Data Usage, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Change Management, Project Management
Good to have skills
Experience with Data Governance Tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation), Familiarity with Industry Regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOC 2)
Job Summary
As a Secure & Responsible Data Controls Lead, you will define and implement permissibility standards for novel data use cases, ensuring legal, regulatory, ethical, and security compliance. You will build and maintain a central repository for these guidelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams—including business, legal, and IT—to uphold responsible data usage practices. This role also involves driving the establishment of data security/privacy protocols, ethical usage guidelines, and governance processes, all while aligning with relevant regulations and mitigating associated risks. The Secure & Responsible Data Controls Lead will serve as both a strategic advisor and hands-on leader, partnering with multiple teams to create, maintain, and enforce robust frameworks for data usage, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Standards & Repository Management
- Develop and maintain clear, centralized guidelines that cover legal, regulatory, ethical, and security considerations for data use cases.
- Update the repository regularly to reflect changes in regulations, organizational policies, and emerging data practices.
Collaboration & Compliance
- Work closely with business, legal, IT, and data teams to ensure all data usage aligns with data protection regulations and organizational policies.
- Perform risk assessments, recommending solutions to mitigate potential compliance gaps in data practices.
Security, Ethics & Governance Leadership
- Establish and enforce data security/privacy protocols (e.g., encryption, anonymization, access controls), advocating for ethical data usage.
- Create and deliver training programs to educate stakeholders on compliance, risk management, and responsible data practices.
Project Management & Change Adoption
- Lead cross-functional projects, coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables for data security and privacy initiatives.
- Drive change management efforts, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and long-term adoption of secure and responsible data controls.
Professional & Technical Skills
Expertise in Data Security & Privacy
- Deep understanding of core concepts such as encryption, access controls, and anonymization.
- Hands-on experience with governance tooling, plus knowledge of creating and managing a repository of policies and guidelines.
Ethical & Regulatory Alignment
- Skilled in interpreting complex regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOC 2) and translating them into actionable, organization-wide practices.
- Strong ethical orientation, ensuring data usage reflects both legal requirements and company values.
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills for aligning cross-functional teams—including executives—on security and privacy objectives.
- Proven track record of delivering results in a matrixed environment, balancing stakeholder interests and project constraints.
Organizational & Proactive Mindset
- Detail-oriented approach, adept at identifying potential risks early and implementing proactive measures.
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement, regularly refining processes to enhance secure and responsible data usage.
About Our Company | Accenture
Experience
10+ years in data governance, data privacy, or compliance-related roles
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Law, Business Administration, or a related field
Bengaluru
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