Manager, Global Data Privacy

WHO WE ARE

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

WHAT WE'LL NEED

Wingstop is seeking a Manager – Global Data Privacy -  to play a key role as subject matter expert in data privacy serving both our domestic and international markets. 

The Manager – Global Data Privacy will help to drive and influence our overall data privacy program. Ensuring the completeness and effectiveness of the day-to-day processes and functions in place to support Wingstop’s global data privacy program. They will provide advice and help implement privacy by design into data processes and projects. 

The role will work cross-functionally with internal resources such as Legal, HR, IT/Digital, Security, International, and Marketing functions along with external resources including outside counsel, privacy consultants, and third parties. The Manager – Global Data Privacy will help prioritize and coach Data Privacy Analyst(s) to ensure Wingstop satisfies its privacy obligations and to ensure that personal data is processed in authorized, fair, and legitimate way. 

The Manager – Global Data Privacy will provide thought leadership and guidance in helping to drive data privacy requirements within our existing and future markets, influencing technology stack and operational processes requirements.

Role Responsibilities 

In this role, the Manager – Global Data Privacy will be responsible for:

• Working to align privacy by design principles and solutions from the first stage of development to meet regulatory compliance needs and reduce future privacy risks.

• Ensuring the effectiveness of the day-to-day operations supporting the privacy function, including data subject request processes, cookie compliance, data inventory and flow mapping, privacy impact assessments, policy and procedure drafting, administration of data privacy tools, regulatory monitoring, metric development, and incident management.

• Implementing privacy solutions and technologies necessary to continue to enhance Wingstop’s data privacy program and to simplify the ongoing support of data privacy obligations.

• Verifying that solutions comply with privacy policies and operational procedures are correctly implemented.

• Reviewing and assess third-party service providers’ privacy practices to ensure alignment with the Wingstop’s data protection standards.
• Advising on due diligence processes for onboarding new vendors, partners or customers, ensuring compliance with contractual and legal obligations.

• Supporting the management and organization of vendor data processing agreements and related documents. Engaging cross-functionally with professionals of varying IT, information security, and privacy knowledge.

• Interacting with users, developers, and architects to define system data privacy requirements and drive data solutions, while protecting data assets.

• Facilitating and promoting activities to foster privacy awareness within the organization, including supporting the development and execution of privacy training.

• Helping to develop and document Wingstop data privacy standards and processes.

• Helping to coach and mentor Data Privacy Analyst(s) and prioritize and ensure alignment of their work with the overall Data Privacy program.

• Monitoring current and emerging privacy laws, regulatory trends, legislation, third-party compliance, and activities to prepare business stakeholders for upcoming changes. Monitor emerging privacy laws, regulatory trends, and third-party compliance, engaging with partners and industry resources to ensure alignment with evolving data protection requirements.

• Representing and responding to agency inspections/ inquiries and alleged compliance violations and assist with investigations and remediation.

• Monitoring and auditing digital implementations (e.g., tagging frameworks, third-party tools) to identify and remediate non-compliant data collection practices.
• Partnering with engineering and digital teams to embed privacy checkpoints into development and release workflows, including playbooks and deployment processes.
• Serve as a strategic partner to cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, IT, HR, Marketing, and International) to operationalize privacy requirements and embed privacy-by-design into systems, processes, and business initiatives.

• Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex global privacy regulations into clear, actionable guidance while aligning stakeholders and influencing decisions to balance compliance, risk, and business objectives.

   

To be successful in the role, the candidate will have

• A passion for data privacy and working knowledge of Global privacy regulations (i.e CCPA, GDPR, PIPA, PIPEDA, etc..)
• Ability to manage and coach Data Privacy Analyst(s) 
• Familiarity with OneTrust ecosystem of products preferred.
• Familiarity with PrivadoAI product to manage Cookies/Pixels and their ability to capture the use of customer data.
• Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools (e.g., Enterprise ChatGPT, Claude Cowork, CoPilot) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human-in-the-loop practices to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality
• Ability to understand technical architectures, system capabilities and explain data privacy requirements to various levels of data privacy knowledge.
• Excellent project management, report writing and presentation skills
• Able to work independently but also as part of a team
• Flexibility to change direction and manage conflicting demands
• Outstanding organizational and data analytics skills
• Comfortable working multiple projects

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Experience: 5 years’ experience in privacy/data protection role or 5-7 plus years’ experience in a corporate compliance role will also be considered

• Direct people management experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Law,  , Privacy Engineering, or a related field of study.

• Certification: CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE or equivalent certification preferred.

WHO YOU ARE

No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.

You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.

You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward.

You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down.

You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement. 

BENEFITS

Flavor Perks:

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees

• One paid volunteer day of your choice

• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles

• Team member stock purchase plan

• Health savings or flexible spending account options

• 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided

• Pet insurance

• Education Assistance

• Wellness reimbursement program

• Paid maternity and paternity leave

Fun is the best Flavor:

• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office

• Discount on Wingstop gift cards

• Onsite game room

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.