Do you have a passion for tackling groundbreaking privacy questions like AI/ML? Are you keen to drive the evolution and maturation of our global privacy program? Do you bring a relentless customer obsession to every business interaction? Do you want to be part of a mission-lead technology company as we scale for sustainable growth?
If you answered "heck yeah" to all of the above, let's talk! We are looking for a seasoned and highly skilled Privacy leader who has the ability to set a strategic vision for a world-class privacy function and turn that vision into reality. The right candidate will effectively lead transformation across Atlassian's Privacy team and cross-functionally throughout the company.
- Privacy Program Leadership: Hands-on leadership, counseling business teams on the privacy implications of their initiatives, to ensure Atlassian maintains industry-leading practices in privacy and data protection.
- Regulatory Compliance: Architect practical, business-minded approaches to compliance across all aspects of global data protection laws, including AI/ML, UGC, usage data, employee data, data security and incidents.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including other Legal pillars, Engineering, Product, Security, People, and IT to ensure privacy considerations are integrated into business roadmaps, systems, and initiatives.
- External Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory, governmental, industry, and peer groups on privacy and data security issues.
- Team Development: Inspire and energize the Privacy team, empowering each teammate to do the best work of their lives.
- Org Development: Scale the Privacy function through process automation, legal technology, and new ways of working
- Training and Education: Creatively build upon and drive enterprise and employee awareness around privacy and data security issues.
- Reporting and Metrics: Deliver data-driven reporting that informs executives and business teams on progress and effectiveness of privacy initiatives.
- 15+ years of privacy (or related) experience, with direct involvement working with the General Counsel/CLO.
- Demonstrated ability to support and collaborate with cross-functional executives (C-suite, Chief Trust Officer, CISO, Board members etc.). A history of developing a culture of getting to "yes and".
- Deep understanding of privacy laws, regulations, and frameworks, such as GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Insight into the generative AI industry and emerging trends.
- The ability to think BIG and chart a strategic direction for the Privacy team. The ability to develop followership and explain the "why" behind this strategic vision.
- Passion for leading a growing and hungry Privacy team, with demonstrated success in hiring the best talent on the market, and developing their careers.
- Strong communication skills that translate complex privacy topics into easily digestible content for technical teams.
- Direct, action-oriented approaches to solving problems.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment.
- A team-oriented mentality, humility, and a healthy sense of humor.
- Background in software development / data science a plus.
At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience. In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:
Zone A: $324,000 - $400,000
Zone B: $324,000 - $400,000
Zone C: $324,000 - $400,000
This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.
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At Atlassian, we believe we can accomplish so much more together than apart — which is why everything from our tooling — to our distributed workforce — to how our teams are structured is rooted in collaboration. Come join us and help unleash the potential of every team.
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