Privacy PM and Subject Matter Expert

TechOp Solutions International is seeking a highly organized and experienced Privacy Project Manager (PM) to lead privacy initiatives and ensure compliance with federal regulations. This contract position involves managing privacy-focused projects and tasks for a federal client, coordinating stakeholders, and delivering results aligned with privacy laws and agency standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage privacy-related projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Directly support the federal privacy officer as an advisor to provide expertise in all aspects in privacy.  
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal, IT, program offices, and compliance teams, to align on privacy initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between TechOp Solutions and the client agency, ensuring all deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and risk assessments.
• Facilitate project meetings and present status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate project risks and issues, providing timely resolutions.
• Implement project management best practices to enhance team productivity and project efficiency.
• Track and manage individual performance of the team members.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members on privacy practices and project management techniques.
• Comprehensive understanding of privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate preferred.
• 15+ years of professional experience, including 10+ years in privacy related work. (privacy experience in federal government is a plus).
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must meet all security eligibility requirements for the position.