Privacy Operations Manager
Thomson ReutersRemotePosted 7 April 2026
Job Description
Thomson Reuters is seeking an experienced Privacy Operations Manager to join our General Counsel's Office. Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, this role presents an exciting opportunity to operationalize our global privacy program across Thomson Reuters. This role will be responsible for implementing privacy policies, managing day-to-day privacy operations, and ensuring compliance with global data protection regulations including regional (GDPR), federal (PIPEDA, UK GDPR), U.S. State (CCPA), provincial (Quebec’s Law 25) and sectoral (HIPAA, GLBA,FedRamp, CJIS, etc) privacy regulation, and other applicable privacy laws.
The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between privacy law, technology and strategy, working cross-functionally to embed privacy practices throughout the organization and drive automation, leveraging the use of AI and other tools to operationalize privacy compliance across products, services and functions.
About the Role
In this opportunity as a Privacy Operations Manager, you will lead:
Privacy Program Management
Oversee the day-to-day operations of Thomson Reuters' global privacy program
Implement privacy policies, procedures, and operational frameworks
Conduct or facilitate the conduct of risk assessments, including - privacy impact assessments (PIAs) data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), transfer impact assessments (TIAs)
Coordinate responses to data subject access requests (DSARs) and ensure timely resolution
Track and report on privacy program metrics and KPIs
Privacy Compliance & Risk Management
Track and report changes in new/existing privacy regulation and monitor compliance with key regulations including GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, among others
Build out and maintain data inventory, and data mapping initiatives
Identify privacy risks and work with stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies
Support privacy incident response and breach notification processes
Conduct privacy audits and assessments of internal processes and third-party vendors
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Legal, Information Security, IT, Product, and Business teams to integrate privacy by design principles
Serve as a privacy subject matter expert and advisor to business units
Facilitate privacy training and awareness programs for employees
Work with vendors and partners to ensure contractual privacy obligations are met
Identify current subprocessor's and updating contractual documentation to reflect current state
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain records of processing activities (ROPA) and privacy documentation
Prepare privacy reports for leadership and relevant stakeholders
Document privacy procedures and create operational playbooks
Support regulatory inquiries and audits
About you
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in law, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related legal or technical field
8 years of experience in a technical privacy, cybersecurity, or compliance role, preferably in a SaaS environment.
Relevant privacy certification, such as IAPP’s Certified Information Privacy Professional credential (CIPM, CIPPT), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Experience with privacy risk assessments from a technical perspective.
Advanced skills (3-5 years) configuring and managing OneTrust privacy management software, including assessment automation, data inventory management, and DSAR workflow and consent management.
Strong knowledge of global privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, etc.)
Ability to interpret legal and regulatory requirements into system-level controls.
Experience in advising product and technology teams on privacy obligations relating to the processing of sensitive data, including implementing privacy by design requirements.
Knowledge of data classification, retention, and lifecycle management.
Experience managing privacy operations in a large, complex organization
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities s ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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