SENIOR PRIVACY MANAGER at The Kroger Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Responsible for Company compliance with all federal, state, and local privacy regulations. Be a subject matter expert (SME) for privacy. Implement compliance programs for privacy laws and regulations as well as resolve associated challenges in a cost-effective manner with a goal of minimizing operational, legal, and fiscal impacts. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, Integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field


• 8+ years of compliance experience, with at least five in privacy


• Ability to comprehend complex regulations, interpret requirements, and translate into operations


• Demonstrated success with implementation of regulatory requirements


• Good administration and management skills. Good writing and communication skills


• Self-directed, ability to execute projects with minimal supervision


• Ability to direct peers, supervisors, hourly personnel, and contractors in projects to obtain and maintain compliance; ability to relate well with others and inspire good job performance


• Demonstration of project management skills including budgeting and scheduling

• Prior privacy compliance management or consulting experience


• Recognized certification in privacy

• Lead, develop, implement, and monitor privacy compliance programs and policies and assure company endorsement of these programs


• Maintain a working knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations and expertise in the area of privacy; build a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies


• Maintain recognized subject matter expertise in privacy


• Maintain up-to-date and organized compliance records; ensure timely preparation and submittal of required reports


• Manage all aspects of the program for every location including providing training on privacy topics; review audits to determine compliance status


• Ensure maintenance of required Management Information Systems


• Ensure audits of privacy compliance programs are conducted; track performance of corrective actions


• Represent and respond to agency inspections and alleged compliance violations and assist with investigations and remediation


• Partner with all internal departments affected. Evaluate new processes, procedures and materials to determine impact


• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports


• Keep abreast of new industry technologies


• Provide regular periodic reporting on compliance efforts to director and VP level associates


• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement


• Travel up to 25%


• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation