Privacy Implementation Lead

Canada, United States
Remote
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

US$125,600–US$172,700 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Privacy Implementation Lead will operationalize privacy requirements across products and systems by serving as a liaison between Legal, Product, Engineering, and Security teams. They will translate legal obligations into technical requirements, manage implementation workstreams, and ensure privacy controls are effectively integrated into data flows and digital properties.

Job details

StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels. We are looking for a Privacy Implementation Lead to help operationalize privacy requirements across StackAdapt’s products, systems, and data flows. This individual contributor role will sit within the Legal Privacy team and serve as a day-to-day liaison to Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Security. You will translate privacy and legal requirements into practical technical and operational controls, track implementation workstreams, and help ensure that privacy guidance is reflected in actual system behavior. The ideal candidate is highly organized, technically curious, and comfortable working cross-functionally. You do not need to be an engineer or attorney, but you should be able to understand technical concepts, ask effective questions, manage implementation workstreams, and identify gaps between privacy requirements and current functionality. StackAdapt embraces AI and automation across the business. This role will use these tools to improve efficiency, support quality assurance, and extend the reach of the Privacy team. You will report directly to the VP Legal, Privacy. As a remote-first company, we are open to candidates located anywhere in Canada or the United States. What You'll Be Doing: Translate privacy obligations and legal guidance into clear business and technical requirements, including owners, dependencies, deadlines, and implementation steps. Own the operational implementation of key privacy initiatives, partnering with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Security to coordinate deliverables, resolve blockers, and drive workstreams through completion. Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of privacy controls across StackAdapt’s digital properties, advertising technologies, and data collection practices. Partner with technical teams to understand and document data flows, system dependencies, and data storage practices to support privacy requirements related to deletion, suppression, retention, and data use. Help develop reporting and analytics guidelines and determine data retention requirements based on business and client needs. Implement and manage privacy, tracking, compliance, or governance tools, including a third-party tracking technology testing tool. Test and document privacy controls, including pixel and tag behavior, consent signals, opt-outs, deletion workflows, and retention controls. Establish repeatable privacy intake, backlog-management, testing, and reporting processes. Use AI tools and automation to support quality assurance and improve the Privacy team’s efficiency. What You'll Bring to the Table 5+ years of experience in privacy operations, privacy implementation, technical program management, product operations, compliance operations, legal operations, data governance, or a related field. Experience working directly with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Security, or other technical teams. Strong project management skills and the ability to drive multiple workstreams to completion. Ability to understand technical concepts such as data flows, APIs, pixels, tags, consent signals, databases, deletion workflows, retention, and system integrations. Familiarity with privacy concepts, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, U.S. state privacy laws, consent, opt-outs, data deletion, retention, and privacy by design. Experience implementing or managing privacy, compliance, tracking, governance, or technical workflow tools. Practical experience using AI tools or automation to improve operational efficiency or quality assurance. Strong communication, documentation, attention to detail, and judgment. Bonus Experience Experience in advertising technology, marketing technology, data platforms, measurement, tracking, or another technically complex environment. Familiarity with StackAdapt’s products, systems, or infrastructure. Experience supporting pixels, tags, tracking technologies, or client-facing digital properties. Experience implementing a third-party tracking technology testing or governance tool. The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in the posting country based on a global rate. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location. We do not ask candidates about current or prior salary history, and we will not use such information, if volunteered, in setting an offer. This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package. Factors Influencing Final Compensation: The final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate's specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications. Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer. Canada Base Salary Band $114,400—$157,300 CAD USA Base Salary Band $125,600—$172,700 USD StackAdapter's Enjoy: Highly competitive salary Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off! Access to a comprehensive mental health care program Health benefits from day one of employment Work from home reimbursements Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto Robust training and onboarding program Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc) Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning An awesome parental leave program A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture Our social and team events! Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies. StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability, superpower status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. StackAdapt is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know. We use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting. We do not use AI to make any final hiring or interview decisions. About StackAdapt We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded: G2 Top Software for 2026 2026 Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent and in Canada by Great Place to Work® #1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising 2026 Winner in the (CTV/OTT) Product/Platform category for the 2026 ADWEEK Tech Stack Awards To learn more about our privacy practices, please see our Privacy Policy. #LI-REMOTE

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Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in privacy operations, technical program management, or a related field with a strong ability to understand technical concepts like APIs and data flows. The role requires proficiency in managing cross-functional projects and familiarity with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA/CPRA.