Privacy Operations Specialist

Privacy Operations Specialist

This is a 12-month, full-time (40 hours/week), remote contract role located in Seattle, Washington. Candidates must live within 100 miles of Seattle.

Summary

We are seeking a Privacy Operations Specialist to support a fast-paced privacy program focused on delivering exceptional privacy experiences for users. This role partners closely with marketing, legal, engineering, and operations teams to manage privacy-related requests, support incident response processes, and continuously improve operational workflows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about privacy, with the ability to navigate complex environments and drive process improvements.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in privacy, marketing, or data governance
• Passion for privacy and a strong foundation in privacy principles, data governance, and operational workflows
• Proficient in workflow management tools and collaboration platforms, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiar with privacy frameworks and regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, DMA, or similar standards
• Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams including legal, engineering, product, marketing, and operations
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, timelines, and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience supporting incident response or emergency management processes and working with global teams

Job Description

In this role, you will manage and execute the end-to-end privacy review process for data use requests. You'll partner with cross-functional teams including legal, engineering, product, and marketing stakeholders to ensure requests are properly evaluated, prioritized, and processed in a timely and compliant manner.

This includes monitoring incoming requests, validating intake requirements, aligning priorities with business needs, and communicating timelines and updates to stakeholders. You will also support emergency response processes related to domestic and international privacy incidents, coordinating with global teams and demonstrating strong judgment in high-pressure situations.

You will also contribute to ongoing improvements to operational workflows by identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency. Additionally, you will support the development of internal privacy communications, documentation, training materials, and program updates to help promote privacy awareness and best practices across the organization.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Background in privacy operations, marketing operations, project management, data governance, or related disciplines
• Preferred certifications such as CIPP or other privacy credentials

Additional Requirements

• This opportunity is located in Seattle, Washington and is a remote role for candidates living within 100 miles of Seattle
• The pay for this W-2 position is$71.71 per hour
• This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.
• This opportunity is located in Seattle, Washington and is a remote role for candidates living within 100 miles of Seattle
• The pay for this W-2 position is$71.71 per hour
• This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or sexual orientation.