Privacy Compliance Program Specialist

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Job Description: Privacy Compliance Program Specialist The Impact You’ll Make in this Role The Privacy Compliance Program Specialist will be part of the Global Legal Service Center (GLSC) and will support the Global Privacy Compliance Organization, which has central responsibility for developing and administering 3M’s global privacy compliance program. The Privacy Compliance Program Specialist will report to the GLSC Site Manager and work closely with the Privacy Compliance Manager and Privacy Compliance Director to administer operational privacy compliance across our global organization. The Privacy Compliance Program Specialist is an experienced privacy professional with strong knowledge of data privacy frameworks, operational privacy risk management, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities: Support Privacy Compliance leadership in the continuous improvement of the enterprise-wide privacy compliance program. Oversee data subject requests processing and handling promptly, consistent with defined SLAs and regulatory requirements. Conduct data privacy and cross-border data transfer risk assessments, sensitive personal data protection impact assessments (DPIAs). Maintain the company’s personal data inventory and lineage, and regulatory records of processing activities (RoPAs). Under management oversight, participate in privacy-related operational excellence and compliance projects as needed. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who must have the following qualifications: Possess a bachelor’s degree in law with high academic credentials or related field from an accredited institution. Minimum of 4 years of experience in data privacy program management or related compliance field. Strong knowledge of global privacy regulations and frameworks (e.g. EU GDPR, Brazil LGPD, China PIPL, CCPA, and NIST Privacy Framework). Experience in operational privacy compliance program in complex, matrixed organizations. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders. Ability to analyze systems for data privacy compliance concerns, and to understand and solve business problems while managing associated risks and compliance requirements. Strong organizational skills; ability to establish priorities, balance multiple tasks and deadlines at one time and effectively manage competing priorities. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or similar certifications strongly preferred. Experience in the use and support of Privacy Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platform, such as TrustArc, One Trust, Securiti, or other similar platforms. Experience in Multinational Corporations in a similar field of expertise. Relocation Assistance: In country relocation assistance is not authorized for this role. Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement. Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly. 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.

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