Senior Privacy Risk Specialist - Now Hiring

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

​ About this Position: 

The Sr. Privacy Risk Specialist plays a pivotal role in American Honda’s Data Privacy Governance team by independently evaluating and mitigating privacy risks across business operations, products, and services. This position operationalizes privacy laws and regulations, balancing compliance with business objectives, and provides actionable guidance to stakeholders. The Sr. Privacy Risk Specialist leads and supports privacy risk assessments, contributes to regulatory implementation projects, and actively mentors team members to build a high-performing, collaborative privacy risk management function that supports AHM’s mission of responsible data stewardship and regulatory excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and Conduct Privacy Risk Assessments

Independently lead and execute Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs, DPIAs, PTAs) for business processes, products, and services, ensuring thorough analysis, documentation, and actionable recommendations. Escalate high-risk or complex issues to the Principal or Department Lead as appropriate.

• Operationalize Privacy Law and Regulatory Requirements

Interpret and apply privacy laws, regulations, and internal policies to business operations. Develop and maintain privacy “spec sheets” and guidance documents that translate legal requirements into practical, risk-based solutions for stakeholders

• Project Management and Regulatory Implementation

Lead and support special projects, including new regulatory implementation, process improvements, and tool deployments. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and effective project delivery.

• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing

Actively mentor and support the development of Privacy Risk Specialists and other team members. Share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned to build team capability and ensure succession planning.

• Industry Engagement and Benchmarking

Participate in industry forums, working groups, and benchmarking activities to stay informed on privacy trends, regulatory changes, and best practices. Bring insights back to the team to inform risk management strategies.

• Stakeholder Consultation and Collaboration

Provide expert consultation to business, IT, Legal, and other stakeholders on privacy risks, mitigation strategies, and compliance requirements. Foster strong working relationships to support a culture of privacy and risk awareness.

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in privacy, legal compliance, data governance, or risk management roles, with demonstrated progression in responsibility.
• Proven experience conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs, DPIAs, PTAs) and developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. state privacy laws (e.g., CPRA, CCPA), global frameworks (e.g., GDPR, NIST), and industry-specific regulations.
• Experience translating legal and regulatory requirements into operational guidance and technical specifications.
• Experience leading or supporting cross-functional projects, including regulatory implementation and process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or coach junior team members.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Equivalent professional experience in privacy, legal compliance, or technical risk management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced degree (e.g., JD, Master’s in Privacy, Cybersecurity, or Technology Law) preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPT, or FIP are strongly preferred.

Desired skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience with privacy management platforms (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc, BigID) and data mapping tools.
• Familiarity with web technologies (cookies, tagging, trackers, JavaScript) and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex privacy risks and requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment and to build strong relationships with business, IT, and legal partners.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards: 

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development Programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.