Data Privacy Manager (Dallas)

Data Privacy Director

Our client located in Dallas, Texas is hiring a Data Privacy Director. This is an onsite direct hire opportunity.

Company Profile :

Legal Firm with multiple locations.

Data Privacy Director Role :

The Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Director / Principal will lead the firms Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Advisory practice, delivering high-value consulting engagements while driving business development and practice growth.

Responsible for building client relationships, developing a robust pipeline of opportunities, and expanding the practices market presence.

The role blends hands-on consulting with leadership : delivering assessments, program reviews, gap analyses, roadmaps, and implementation support, while mentoring teams and ensuring high-quality client experiences.

Engages directly with client executives to translate technical concepts into business value and supports thought leadership through content creation, webinars, and industry events.

This position requires an entrepreneurial, strategic professional with deep subject-matter expertise in cybersecurity and privacy, strong consulting experience, and a proven track record in business development and client relationship management.

Data Privacy Director Background Profile :

8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, or security consulting; 5+ years of subject-matter expertise.

Bachelors degree required; Masters preferred.

Relevant certifications preferred : CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CIPP.

Hands-on experience delivering assessments, program reviews, gap analyses, roadmaps, and implementation support.

Business development experience, including lead generation, proposals, and closing high-value deals ($100K$500K; annual target $1M$2.5M).

Executive-level client relationship management and cross-selling experience.

Deep knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy frameworks and regulations (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, TDPSA, FTC, PCI, FFIEC, SOX).

Strong leadership and team management skills; ability to mentor staff and lead engagement teams.

Exceptional written and verbal communication; ability to create proposals, RFPs, white papers, and executive presentations.

Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial drive, problem-solving skills, and ability to execute in fast-paced, client-facing environments.

CRM and sales enablement tools experience (Salesforce preferred); Texas market network a plus.

Benefits and Features :

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid parking or transit subsidy

3 weeks vacation plus10 holidays

Paid parental leave

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision and HSA contributions

Life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage

Short-term and long-term disability fully covered

Identity protection and critical / accidental coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Concierge health advocate service