Privacy Risk Principal Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint." We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! About this Position: The Privacy Risk Principal will play a critical role in managing and mitigating privacy risks within American Honda. This position is responsible for supporting teams across the organization that gather or process data, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, and aligning with local, regional, and global policies. By collaborating with various departments, including Legal, IT, Cybersecurity, Product and Marketing teams, among others, the Privacy Program Manager will evaluate data collection, use, sharing, and processing activities to implement effective risk mitigation strategies. This role will serve as the technical subject matter expert to enhance customer and employee trust in Honda's data handling practices, contributing to PRO's mission of "Empowering Honda's Vision through Strategic Collaborations & Advocacy, Reducing Barriers to Achieving Optimized Compliance." Responsibilities include: Lead Complex Privacy Risk Evaluations & PIA Execution • Personally conduct high-risk or complex Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), including escalations to Honda's Global Office (GO) and Legal. Ensure assessments are thorough, legally sound, and aligned with Honda's privacy principles and regulatory obligations. Manage Privacy Risk & Assessment Unit • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support privacy risk management and assessment initiatives. Provide expert guidance on privacy compliance, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices. Independently execute assessments, analyze findings, and deliver high-quality recommendations to ensure precision, accountability, and continuous improvement across privacy processes. Develop & Implement Privacy Risk Mitigation Strategies • Translate assessment findings into actionable mitigation plans. Collaborate with Legal, Cybersecurity, and IT to implement safeguards and ensure remediation is tracked and documented. Regulatory Monitoring & Spec Sheet Development • Track emerging privacy laws and regulations, especially in the automotive and mobility sectors. Create and maintain "spec sheets" that translate legal requirements into technical and operational guidance for business units. Data Map Ownership & Integration • Oversee the privacy data map, ensuring it is accurate, current, and integrated with PIA workflows and privacy notices. Coordinate with data governance and analytics teams to maintain alignment. Who we are seeking: Minimum Educational Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in privacy, legal compliance, or technical risk management • Advanced degree (e.g., JD, Master's in Privacy, Cybersecurity, or Technology Law) preferred, particularly with a focus on privacy or regulatory compliance. • Professional certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPT, CISSP or FIP strongly preferred. Minimum Experience : • 10+ years of experience in privacy, legal compliance, or data governance roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity. • Demonstrated expertise in privacy law and regulation, especially U.S. state laws (e.g., CPRA, CCPA) and global frameworks (e.g., GDPR, NIST). • Proven experience conducting and leading Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), including for high-risk or complex data uses. • Ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into technical and operational specifications. • Familiarity with automotive industry data practices, connected vehicle technologies, and mobility services is highly desirable. • Experience with privacy management platforms (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc, BigID) and data mapping tools. • Strong understanding of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), data minimization, encryption, and cross-border data transfer considerations. • Experience presenting findings and recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex privacy risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Other Job-Specific Skills : • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint). • Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar workflow/project management tools. • Familiarity with web technologies such as cookies, tagging, trackers, and JavaScript. • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and fast-paced environments. • High attention to detail and organizational skills, especially in managing documentation and risk logs. What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: • Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) • Regional Bonus (when applicable) • Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included) • Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution • Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth: • Advancement Opportunities • Career Mobility • Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning • Training and Development Programs Additional Offerings: • Lifestyle Account • Childcare Reimbursement Account • Elder Care Support • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment • Wellbeing Program • Community Service and Engagement Programs • Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor. 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