Data Privacy Specialist

How will you make a difference?

The Data Privacy Specialist supports enterprise-wide privacy compliance by partnering with cross-functional teams to embed data protection requirements into products, processes, and contracts. You will manage key privacy operations—including data mapping, Data Protection Impact Assessments, system maintenance, and data subject requests—while driving process improvements, training initiatives, and alignment with evolving global privacy laws. This role plays a critical part in strengthening the company’s privacy posture and maintaining customer trust.

Preferred locations: United Kingdom / Atlanta, GA / Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, California.  If you are located near a Wabtec hub, you must be available to work the onsite-hybrid schedule.  Alternative remote locations may also be considered. 

What do we want to know about you?

• 5+ years of privacy/data protection experience  
• Strong understanding of global privacy laws, including DPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, LGPD, Privacy Act of 1988 and PIPEDA, POPI South Africa 
• Working knowledge of the EU Data Act, EU AI Act, and NIS2  
• Track record of project management and privacy compliance program ownership and driving risk management activities across cross-functional teams and business functions at a large, complex organization.  
• Strong understanding of global privacy landscape & laws and how this applies in technology, and online businesses  
• Experience operationalizing and/or managing privacy requirements 
• Knowledge of compliance management standards, tools, methodologies, and best practices   
• Technical understanding of how to implement data protection & privacy obligations within a business including data governance  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and great attention to detail   
• Excellent organizational skills, client-service oriented, and able to handle multiple requests with differing priorities and stakeholders  
• Experience with TrustArc, OneTrust, or similar systems   
• Demonstrable drive to build a successful career in data privacy and grow with the company as it continues to expand globally 
• Team player with ability to operate independently, react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround, have great judgment in ambiguous situations, and take effective action without having to know the total picture 
• CIPM, CIPP, or similar certification is preferred but not required  
• Ability to speak French or an EEA language is not required but is an asset 

What will your typical day look like?

• Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders across business, product, engineering, legal, HR and compliance teams on privacy-related matters 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate the inclusion of appropriate Data Privacy Acts and contractual clauses  
• Work with various product teams across the company on the technical implementation of privacy compliance including data mapping, and Data Protection Impact Assessments 
• Maintain privacy compliance system to ensure privacy compliance requirements are met 
• Respond to data subject requests  
• Strong project management experience and agility across businesses, incl. relationship with external counsels if need be 
• Support continuous process improvement and simplification efforts, including developing and publishing privacy guidelines, compliance standards, best practices, checklists, and guidance  
• Help develop and deliver privacy training for enterprise 
• Support the Privacy team, the Legal team and Products with any other privacy activities as may be required from time to time  
• Follow the developments of global privacy laws, customer expectations, and regulatory guidance to identify and communicate key trends and to protect customer trust 

This role is bonus eligible. In addition to base & incentive compensation you will be eligible to participate in Wabtec’s benefits program. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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