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About the Role

This position reports to the Assistant Director, Ethics & Compliance. The Data Privacy and Governance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s data privacy and governance framework. This role ensures compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, CPA), promotes ethical data use, and establishes robust governance practices to safeguard sensitive information. The manager acts as a key liaison between legal, IT, security, compliance, manufacturing facilities and business units to ensure data is managed responsibly and effectively.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data privacy policies, standards, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with global, federal, and regional data protection laws and regulations.
Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments.
Monitor regulatory developments and recommend updates to policies and practices.
Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to manage privacy-related inquiries, audits, and investigations.
Design and implement a data governance framework, including data classification, ownership, and lifecycle management.
Establish data stewardship roles and accountability structures across the organization.
Define and monitor data quality, integrity, and consistency standards.
Oversee data cataloging, metadata management, and data lineage initiatives.
Identify and mitigate risks related to data handling, storage, and sharing.
Collaborate with Information Security teams to align data protection controls and incident response plans.
Lead or support breach response efforts, including impact analysis and regulatory notifications as required.
Develop and deliver privacy and data governance training programs for employees.
Promote a culture of data responsibility and awareness across the organization.
Evaluate and monitor third-party vendors for compliance with data privacy and governance requirements.
Support contract reviews and data processing agreements to ensure proper data handling practices.
Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to track data privacy and governance effectiveness.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on risk posture, compliance status, and program maturity.
Continuously improve policies, processes, and tools to adapt to evolving business and regulatory requirements.
Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to track data privacy and governance effectiveness.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on risk posture, compliance status, and program maturity.
Continuously improve policies, processes, and tools to adapt to evolving business and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Law, Business, or related field.
5+ years of experience in data privacy, governance, compliance, or information security.
Strong knowledge of data protection laws and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA/CPA, and other privacy laws and regulations).
Experience implementing data governance frameworks and privacy programs.
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Skills

Data privacy
Data governance
Compliance
Information security
GDPR
CCPA/CPRA/CPA
Privacy laws and regulations
Data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
Privacy risk assessments
Data classification
Data ownership
Data lifecycle management
Data stewardship
Data quality
Data integrity
Data consistency
Data cataloging
Metadata management
Data lineage
Risk management
Information security controls
Incident response
Breach response
Training program development
Vendor management
Third-party risk management
Contract review
Data processing agreements
Reporting
Metrics tracking
Collibra
OneTrust
Informatica

Location

Austin, MN

Work Type

Onsite
Travel may be necessary 10% of the time

Experience Level

5+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD, or Master’s in Information Security or Data Management)
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP)
Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
CISSP or CISM

Salary/Compensations

$98,100 - $144,400 per year

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Discretionary annual merit increases
Bonuses
Profit sharing
401(k) with employer match
Stock purchase plan
Paid vacation
FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees

About the Company

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue.
Brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats.
Recognized as one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report.
Recognized as one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek.
Recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies.
Received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.

Equal Opportunity

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.