Job Description

WhatsApp is a fast, simple and reliable way to talk to anyone in the world. More than 1 billion people in over 180 countries use WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends and family, anytime and anywhere. WhatsApp is not only free but also available on multiple mobile devices and in low connectivity areas making it accessible and reliable wherever you are. It's a simple and secure way to share your favorite moments, send important information or catch up with a friend. WhatsApp helps people connect and share no matter where they are in the world.
The WhatsApp Program Management team is looking for a highly self-driven, detail-oriented and analytical individual to join a new function supporting strategic cross-company privacy compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working on complex company wide privacy compliance program management efforts, have strong experience in leading without authority and be able to work independently in an ambiguous and dynamic environment. As a Program Manager on the team, you will fully immerse yourself in bringing structure and efficiency to high profile projects in the privacy & regulatory compliance space. This is a full-time position.
Program Manager, WhatsApp - Privacy Compliance Responsibilities

* Structure and lead complex cross-functional privacy compliance programs for WhatsApp and coordinate inter and cross-company initiatives

* Develop metrics and reporting dashboards to evaluate the effectiveness of privacy controls and risk identification

* Work closely with members of product, engineering, operations, communications, policy, legal, human resources (among others) to operationalize recommendations

* Manage large cross-functional teams and influence decision-making within leadership audiences

* Gather and analyze large amounts of information quickly in order to problem solve and drive decision-making effectively

* Project manage and prioritize work based on urgency and complexity

* Prepare communication materials and progress tracking for multiple audiences including preparing and delivering presentations to leadership stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

* 8+ years of work experience in program management, management consulting and business or strategic operations

* Demonstrated record of problem-solving and analytical skills

* Effective communication with cross-functional audiences and interpersonal skills

* Experience working with technical and business stakeholders (including leadership)

* Track record of successfully partnering with cross-functional teams, driving alignment, effective escalations and achieving results

* Experience setting priorities, multitasking and working independently in a dynamic, rapidly/changing workplace

Preferred Qualifications

* MBA

* Experience with GDPR, ePD, LGPD, CCPA and other privacy regulations

* CIPP, CIPM, or CIPT certification

* Experience working in a fast paced technology company

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About the Facebook company

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities we're just getting started.

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