Privacy Operations Manager

Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if  you will  require Toyota to  assist  with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future. Who  w e’re   l ooking  f or Toyota’s  Privacy & Governance  Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated   Privacy Governance Manager .   Reporting to  and working closely with  the Privacy & Governance Senior Manager, this role  is a hands-on  people  manager  responsible for managing privacy operations, overseeing data subject requests, platform compliance, and ensuring regulatory alignment across systems and consumer interactions. This position is based in  Plano, Texas.  The selected candidate will be expected to  reside  within commutable distance of this location. What  y ou’ll   b e  d oing  Lead a team of direct reports, nurturing their development, their performance within the  team  and their workload. Work with the  Senior  Manager to set operational direction as well as technical and business requirements for platforms to meet evolving privacy standards and regulatory requirements. Make decisions on the onboarding/offboarding of systems. Evaluate scope, risk, and priority for new platforms or technology integrations by reviewing onboarding criteria and ensuring that they align with privacy standards. Decide on the appropriate response and escalation path for privacy-related consumer complaints or issues, balancing compliance with customer satisfaction. Own the allocation of team resources and the engagement of external contractors to meet privacy compliance needs effectively, especially during high-demand periods. What  y ou  b ring  Bachelor’s degree  (or higher)  in Law, Business, Information Technology, or a  closely  related field. Extensive  experience in privacy, compliance, or data protection roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management position. Solid understanding of privacy regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA. Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Experience managing cross-functional teams and/or vendors. Added  b onus   i f  y ou  h ave  Experience working with connected technologies or vehicle data is a strong plus. CIPP certification or commitment to obtain certification within 6 months .   What  We’ll  Bring During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:  A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable) Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable) Paid holidays and paid time off Referral services