About Sovrn

Every interesting company solves essential problems for other people. Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses remain independent. We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make and keep more money.

We believe in the freedom and free flow of information. We believe the Open Web is the largest source of this information. We believe in helping Open Web businesses remain Independent.

Through Software products and Data solutions, we help our customers:

Understand their business better, so they can make better decisions. Operate their business more efficiently, so they can invest in what matters most. Make (and Keep) more money, so they control their own destiny.

About the Job

As the Privacy Manager, you will set and execute Sovrn’s privacy and compliance strategy, while also providing hands-on technical and operational support to ensure adherence to privacy regulations. Reporting to the Senior Director, Legal Operations & Contracts, you will serve as the primary contact for internal teams and external stakeholders on matters of privacy, data protection, and compliance, as well as support privacy requirements implementation across Sovrn’s products and business processes.

You’ll also manage regulatory relationships and oversee internal and external audits, while ensuring that privacy requirements are accurately defined for Sovrn’s products and practices. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Product, Engineering, and Marketing, to uphold data privacy standards and mitigate risks proactively.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Strategy & Leadership Develop and implement Sovrn’s privacy and compliance strategy, working with executive leadership and teams to enforce policies that address current and emerging regulations (GDPR, CPRA, etc.). Advise on data privacy, regulatory matters, advertising guidelines, and risk management, translating complex regulations into actionable guidance. Represent Sovrn in regulatory and industry discussions, acting as a liaison with third-party auditors, regulatory bodies, and customers. Operational Oversight Monitor and evaluate privacy technology trends, participate in industry groups, and oversee the development of control processes to minimize privacy risks. Ensure that Sovrn web properties, including consent management platforms, are maintained in compliance with industry standards. Oversee data inventory, flow diagrams, and compliance frameworks like TAG, and support the Trust Center’s digital content management. Privacy & Compliance Management Act as the technical advocate for privacy designs and discussions, working with Engineering and Product to implement privacy by design principles. Conduct third-party risk assessments, advise on privacy contract requirements, and maintain compliance with frameworks. Investigate and resolve privacy incidents or breaches and lead internal initiatives for privacy training and awareness. Technical & Training Support Provide role-based technical training to product and engineering teams on data privacy requirements. Evaluate and integrate privacy-enhancing technologies, and oversee automation projects within Legal systems. Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for Legal tools, and assist with SQL-based data set analysis to identify and address privacy exposures.

What a successful candidate with have:

Proven expertise in privacy and data security laws, including experience with GDPR, CPRA, and emerging frameworks. Ability to communicate complex requirements effectively to technical and non-technical teams. Demonstrated proactive leader with a technical background in privacy engineering or information systems.  Strong communication skills and can translate privacy regulations into actionable insights.  A self-starter, you’re comfortable managing multiple projects and have a strong follow-through, excelling in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Technical skills with data analysis (SQL) and familiarity with Agile methodologies and Atlassian suite. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Privacy, Compliance, Computer Science, or a related field.

Nice to have:

Juris Doctor or certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or CDPSE). Familiarity with privacy standards like SOC, ISO 27001, and NIST. Experience with ad technology, consent management, or privacy-enhancing technologies.

Location: Boulder, Colorado - Candidates must currently live in, or are willing to relocate to the Boulder/Denver area. Sovrn’s hybrid schedule includes onsite in our Boulder office. #LI-Hybrid

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We expect you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we're looking for.

Sovrn Core Values: Candid, Customer Empathy, Learning, Scrappy, Second Order Thinking

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000 annually. In addition to the base salary, the total compensation package includes equity and benefits. Actual earnings may vary depending on the candidate's direct experience, skills, industry knowledge, and location. 

Sovrn offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, stock options, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, and a paid parental leave program.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Sovrn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

Recruitment Agencies

Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.