Job Title:  Director Data Protection & Privacy

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Director of Data Protection and Privacy leads, manages and oversees the Data Protection and Privacy teams at Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience with mainstream Data Protection tools (Microsoft Purview, Mimecast Incydr, Thales, etc.)
• Experience working with Legal on applicable privacy requirements (i.e., CCPA and others)
• Knowledgeable on implementing technical solutions and controls to ensure company compliance with applicable privacy requirements
• Strong hands-on knowledge of technology environments, including telecommunications, networks, security, programming, and server administration
• Experience with utilizing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework within a large organization (including associated policies, standards and tools)
• Provides leadership, direction and performance of technical teams to ensure the delivery of IT security services.
• Provides the vision and leadership for the team ranging from short term tactical steps to long term direction and strategy.
• Leads strategic planning to achieve business goals by prioritizing security initiatives to enhance the enterprise architecture and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future technologies.
• Provide stretch opportunities and coaching to develop team and deliver results.
• Develops business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for technology spending and initiatives
• Collaborates with the appropriate departments and outside vendors to develop and maintain a Data Protection and Privacy plan that supports organizational needs
• Analyzes complex business needs and recommends Data Protection and Privacy solutions to the Executive Team
• Contributes collaboratively within a fast-paced environment to ensure design and delivery of high-quality solutions which adhere to industry standards for architecture, security, privacy, and general best practices
• Conducts research to remain up-to-date and knowledgeable in regards to industry trends and emerging technologies in anticipation of new business processes and system alterations
• Ensures that the company is making the best use of available technology to keep data, information and IT assets secure
• Ensures the security of all information systems impacting company business including SAP system, desktop computers and associated software, business machines, cell and smart phones, and telephone systems
• Directs and prioritizes the workload of subordinate personnel and assists with workload prioritization as needed.
• Ensures continuous delivery of technical services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of systems, programs, and equipment performance
• Conducts and coordinates analysis, design and implementation of security controls to safeguard SGWS data, information and IT assets
• Performs performance and conducts interviews and makes recommendations for new hires, consultants and/or replacement personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in food and beverage, CPG or distribution industry
• Active CISSP, CISM or CISA certification

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 10+ years related experience in technology management, customer relationship management and staff management
• Prior experience managing other technology leaders in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work with multiple technologies, aptitude for new technologies and ability to effectively apply technological solutions to business problems
• Proven experience in planning, organization, implementation and development of security related tools and technology
• Experience successfully managing the security related support of applications, systems or infrastructure environments
• Ability to provide strong leadership and timely/effective performance feedback
• Exceptional written and oral communications, with ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical personnel
• Executive presence
• Thought Leadership
• Exceptional organizational skills; proven ability to multi-task
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Measures personal success through impact on business results, and client service
• Able to stand back from immediate problems in order to focus on more far reaching ideas
• Develops a strategic plan to realize the vision
• Revises and adjusts strategy in light of changing circumstances
• Takes a long-term view of organizational success
• Native ability to function in multiple roles simultaneously, and demonstrates key attributes for working at the next level of seniority
• Ability to lead a team environment with Agile delivery values

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com