It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Location: Candidate must be able to relocate to Pittsburgh, PA

Who will you be working with?

Reporting to the VP of Legal, Compliance & Regulatory, the Senior Director, Privacy Counsel will oversee all aspects of privacy and cybersecurity compliance throughout the organization globally.

How will you make a difference?

As a Legal/Compliance team member, you will be responsible for supporting various company-wide projects and initiatives addressing privacy and regulatory compliance risks.Successful candidates should understand privacy and data protection principles, expertise in privacy regulations and their practical application, including GDPR and CCPA, and experience in project management.The successful candidate will possess the ability to work independently and manage deadlines; have strong research, communication, and analytical skills; be thoughtful and strategic; enjoy working in a fast-paced environment; and advance a positive spirit of solution-oriented partnership and collaboration with internal clients, internal legal colleagues, and outside counsel.

What do we want to know about you?

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.Member of a state bar (in good standing).8+ years of legal experience, with a focus on data privacy and cybersecurity compliance.Privacy law experience in a global manufacturing corporation (significant plus).CIPP or similar certification (preferred).

What will your typical day look like?

Develop and implement a global data privacy strategy that aligns with the company’s objectives, relevant laws and regulations, and industry best practices, including by drafting data privacy policies and procedures and internal and external facing privacy notices.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, and legal, to assess privacy and security risks and regulatory requirements and ensure a unified approach to data privacy.Draft, review, and negotiate privacy and cybersecurity terms in contracts, data processing agreements, and other privacy-related agreements.Conduct data protection impact assessments (DPIA) and regularly review and update risk assessments to identify and mitigate data protection risks.Monitor relevant privacy and data protection laws and enforcement activities to ensure ongoing compliance, track emerging risks, and assess applicability of new laws to Wabtec.Serve as a point of contact for data privacy inquiries and data subject requests from employees and external parties, including global data protection authorities.Conduct third-party vendor reviews to assess vendor compliance with data privacy regulations.Educate and train employees on data privacy and cybersecurity, in order to foster a culture of security and privacy within Wabtec.Advise business units in assessing and responding to data privacy risks.Work with IT to develop and implement an information security program, including assessing cybersecurity measures and response protocols.Support the Legal response to cybersecurity incidents, including investigation, mitigation, notification, and remediation.

General Legal/Compliance Responsibilities:

Conduct legal research, develop, support, provide legal advice on, and implement compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they align with local and international laws and regulations.Support enterprise-wide training initiatives, to include providing training and guidance to company employees on compliance policies and procedures, fostering a culture of integrity and ethical conduct.Support ethics and compliance investigations, develop recommendations, and support resolutions under privilege.Provide legal advice to and work closely with various departments, including ESG, HR, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations, to ensure comprehensive compliance coverage.Keep abreast of legislative changes that may impact the company’s regulatory posture and compliance programs, provide legal analysis and guidance, and adapt strategies accordingly.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

$161,300.00-$229,800.00

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus and equity offerings, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.