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Job Title: Regional Privacy Officer - Americas
Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Terms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.
We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!
JOB PURPOSE:
To support the Chief Privacy Officer to develop, maintain and evolve a global data privacy compliance programme. As Regional Privacy Officer, you will be the single point of contact and subject matter expert for data privacy in the region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will engage and partner with the business and functions to drive and embed a positive privacy culture, identify what and oversee how personal data is processed and transferred in region, ensuring that the privacy risk remains within acceptable limits whilst supporting the business to meet its objectives.
Work with the Chief Privacy Officer to develop, maintain, and evolve the global privacy programme including providing input into policy documents and timely reporting of privacy risks to the Chief Privacy Officer and appropriate leadership teams / governance committees.
Provide subject matter expertise and advice on data protection/privacy, AI and cyber security laws and compliance obligations applicable to TMICC in the region.
Design, develop and deliver training materials and other communications to increase awareness and understanding of company privacy policies, data handling practices and procedures and of legal obligations in the region and more broadly across TMICC.
Act as regional subject matter expert for data and /or security incidents, support the management and investigation of the same and advise in relation to breach reporting / notification requirements.
Advise on requirements for and take the lead on the creation and maintenance of documentation to demonstrate compliance and/or accountability including but not limited to records of processing activities and data flows; registrations with supervisory authorities; transfer mechanisms for cross-border data flows; data protection impact assessments; and records of consent/opt-out.
Work with the functions and the business to ensure there are appropriate transparency and disclosure notices; data collection and consent forms and opt-out mechanisms which meet local legal practices and requirements.
Provide advice and support with responses to consumer/data subjects rights requests, privacy related enquiries and complaints, and privacy and AI risk assessments (including formal data protection impact assessments, transfer risk assessments etc.) for TMICC products, processes, technology and use of 3rd parties, including in relation to what safeguards to apply to mitigate any risks, documenting the supporting evidence and ensuring that there are robust audit trails.
Provide advice on appropriate contractual terms for data processing activities and support legal and business colleagues in commercial negotiations.
Horizon scan for developments, such as new laws or regulatory guidance, and provide analysis and timely recommendations.
Skills:
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Good understanding of privacy, AI and cyber security laws, standards and associated compliance requirements in the region.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and work independently whilst collaborating with various stakeholders and teams across functions and geographies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical legal/privacy issues in simple terms.
Strong sense of personal accountability and reliability with the ability to take the initiative and be proactive.
Experience & Qualifications:
Minimum of 4 Years + demonstrable experience working at regional level within a multinational environment as a privacy officer or in a comparable role.
IAPP or similar recognised privacy accreditations preferred.
Experience of using privacy management platforms such as OneTrust or ServiceNow preferred.
Leadership:
Strong team player with a positive can-do attitude, and a sense of humour.
Acts as a role model for ethical behaviour and decision-making, especially in situations involving sensitive data and privacy risks.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re
About the Company
As from July 1, 2025, we begin operating as The Magnum Ice Cream Company, the world’s leading pure-play ice cream business in the world, a standalone business within Unilever. Our mission is to bring the power of ice cream to more people, in more places in new and unexpected ways. As the parent company to an eclectic and beloved range of consumer brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Cornetto and the heart brand (Wall’s, Ola, Miko, Lagnese and many more), we create ice cream experiences and products that invigorate the senses a...
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