Serve as the strategic leader responsible for designing, advancing, and governing Choice Hotels’ global privacy program
Partner closely with Legal, Technology, and business leaders to establish enterprise privacy strategy
Oversee risk and compliance, ensuring consistent execution of data protection practices
Build, evolve, and oversee the enterprise privacy program in partnership with Legal
Provide consultative guidance to technology and business units on privacy-related implications
Monitor and evaluate business processes that collect, use, store, or share customer and employee information
Lead third-party privacy compliance activities, ensuring vendors meet contractual and regulatory obligations
Conduct privacy risk assessments and communicate enterprise risk posture
Provide leadership, direction, and development to the privacy team

Minimum 10 years of experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, or related regulatory leadership roles
Minimum 5 years of experience leading privacy or compliance teams
Demonstrated experience advising senior leadership and influencing cross-functional teams
Proven success managing large-scale, concurrent initiatives and driving programs with enterprise impact
Deep knowledge of U.S. and international privacy laws and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, global data transfer requirements)
Understanding of technologies used to protect sensitive data and monitor compliance
Proficiency in privacy program governance, risk assessments, and third-party oversight tools
Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, CISSP) preferred

Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
Employee recognition programs
Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

Senior Director, Chief Privacy Officer

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