Principal Data Privacy Manager

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) is the world’s largest telematics service provider. Its mission is to make the world’s roads and drivers safer. The company’s AI-driven platform, DriveWell® Fusion, gathers sensor data from millions of IoT devices — including smartphones, proprietary Tags, connected vehicles, dashcams, and third-party devices — and fuses them with contextual data to create a unified view of vehicle and driver behavior. Auto insurers, automakers, commercial mobility companies, and the public sector use insights from CMT’s platform to power risk assessment, safety, claims, and driver improvement programs. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, with offices in Budapest, Chennai, Seattle, Tokyo, and Zagreb, CMT measures and protects tens of millions of drivers across the world every day.

CMT is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Principal Data Privacy Manager to join our team in the European Union. As a key member of our compliance team, you will report directly to the Director of Security, Privacy, and Compliance in the United States. You will serve as the lead subject matter expert for compliance across our EU-based wholly-owned subsidiaries, ensuring that CMT adheres to all relevant data privacy and cybersecurity regulations within the region.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead data privacy and compliance authority for CMT’s EU subsidiaries, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring data privacy is a core component of the company’s operational and business models
• Architect, implement, and continuously refine comprehensive data protection frameworks, ensuring alignment with EU laws and regulations, including the GDPR:
  • Establish and maintain scalable processes for handling data subject requests, inquiries, and complaints with operational efficiency
  • Lead the creation and management of detailed records of processing activities, ensuring up-to-date accuracy across the organization
  • Spearhead the negotiation and implementation of data protection agreements with third-party vendors and partners
• Lead advanced risk assessments, impact assessments (DPIA, BIA), and other compliance evaluations to proactively identify and address privacy concerns
• Drive CMT’s compliance strategy for regulatory audits (ISO/IEC Certifications 27001, 27701, 22301), overseeing all aspects of evidence collection, documentation, and corrective actions with a high-level, proactive approach
• Design and lead organization-wide training programs, ensuring a deep-rooted understanding of data privacy principles and policies among all CMT personnel
• Serve as the senior point of escalation for CMT’s Incident Response Team, overseeing the strategic handling of privacy incidents, including investigation, mitigation, and comprehensive reporting to stakeholders
• Oversee the strategic direction and continuous improvement of CMT’s customer-facing trust portal, enhancing transparency and ensuring alignment with privacy commitments
• Provide executive-level guidance on data processing activities, including emerging technologies, high-impact marketing initiatives, and vendor management strategies
• Complete any additional tasks as they arise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience and/or certification
• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• 5+ years of experience managing global data privacy compliance strategies, particularly within complex, highly regulated environments
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data privacy regulations into business-enabling policies and communicate them effectively at executive levels
• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of assessing risks and leading the development of robust compliance strategies in dynamic environments
• In-depth experience in reviewing and interpreting complex legal, regulatory, and technical documents to ensure the highest standards of data protection
• A strong commitment to ethical leadership, with a focus on maintaining professional integrity while driving cross-functional alignment on privacy initiatives
• Fluency in English, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels and work with cross-functional teams

Nice to Have:

• Significant experience leading compliance efforts for GDPR and other global data privacy regulations, with a strategic mindset for addressing complex privacy challenges
• Expertise in cloud-based SaaS solutions and a deep understanding of applicable data security practices, particularly in the context of data privacy
• Proven success in developing and delivering advanced data protection training and awareness programs at scale
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001, 27701), with particular expertise in secure data processing operations, risk assessments, and privacy impact assessments
• Recognized certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), European Certified Data Protection Professional (ECDPP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or similar, with demonstrated application in a leadership role
• Fluency in English, with proficiency in additional EU languages

Compensation and Benefits:

• Fair and competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Flexible scheduling and work from home policy depending on role and responsibilities
• Additional Health Insurance 
• CMT Europe Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Voluntary Pension Fund 
• Educational Assistance Program 
• Unlimited Annual Leave (Paid Time Off)
• Global company & public holidays 
• Sick Leave 

Additional Perks:

• Feel great working to improve road safety around the world!
• Join one of our many employee resource groups including Black, AAPI, LGBTQIA+, Women, Book Club and Health & Wellness
• Extensive education and employee assistance programs
• CMT will do all that is possible to support our employees and create a positive and inclusive work environment for all!

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At CMT, we believe the best ideas come from a mix of backgrounds and perspectives. 

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a workplace and culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique talents and perspectives. Diversity is essential to our success, and we actively seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team. 

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability state. “CMT is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. “To learn more, visit www.cmtelematics.com and follow us on X @cmtelematics.”