EDF Renewables North America

Data Protection Lead [Hybrid or Remote]

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Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Scope of Position About Us

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

Benefits & Perks

EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.

Comprehensive health coverage. EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Rewarding 401k. EDF Renewables provides a generous matching contribution.


We Are Also Proud To Offer

Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Salary range:

The full pay range for this role is $105,100 to $175,000 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

The Data Protection Lead establish es and build s out EDF Power Solutions’ data governance framework. R esponsible for overseeing data protection strategy, implementing compliance frameworks, and ensuring the organization meets all relevant data protection obligations. A key member of the enterprise data governance team collaborate s closely with various stakeholders across the organization , including Information Security, Legal, and Compliance departments.

Responsibilities Data Protection Strategy & Governance – 20%

Partner s with the Director of Digital GRC to align data protection strategy with broader data governance initiatives.
Design s , implement s , and maintain s the organization's data protection policies, procedures, and standards.
Contribute s to the enterprise data governance framework to ensure proper data handling throughout its lifecycle.
Develop s and implement s data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for new processes and systems.
Collaborate s with data stewards and data owners to establish data classification guidelines and data retention schedules.
Support s stakeholders to ensure the design, development, and implementation of artificial intelligence systems are aligned with data privacy regulations.


Compliance & Risk Management – 20%

Ensure s organizational compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA)
Coordinate s with the governance team to monitor and regularly audit data protection compliance across the organization.
Work s with risk management specialists to identify and mitigate data protection risks within business operations.
Maintain s records of processing activities and information asset registers
Serve s as the primary point of contact for supervisory authorities on data protection matters.


Coordination & Communication – 20%

Establish es effective working relationships with all members of the enterprise data governance team.
Facilitate s cross-functional collaboration between IT, legal, compliance, and business units.
Regularly report s on data protection metrics and activities to the Director for Data Governance
Participate s in data governance meetings and working groups.
Ensure s alignment between data protection initiatives and other governance workstreams.


Education & Training – 20%

Collaborate s to design and develop data protection awareness programs for all staff.
Provide s specialized training for data governance team members and others managing sensitive data.
Keep s stakeholders informed about changes in data protection legislation and requirements.
Promote s a culture of privacy and data protection throughout the organization.
Stay s current on artificial intelligence regulations and trends.


Incident Management – 15%

Work s with security and IT teams to establish data breach detection, response, and notification procedures.
Coordinate s with relevant teams during breach investigation and remediation activities
Ensure s proper documentation and reporting of data incidents.
Support s the broader governance team during security incidents with data protection implications.

Other duties as assigned

5%

Supervision of Others : No direct reports

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in law, information security, data management, or related field ; master’s degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in data protection, privacy, or compliance roles required .
Experience working within data governance frameworks required .
Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent preferred
Experience with data protection in a similar industry
Experience with privacy-enhancing technologies and privacy by design principles
Experience building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups required .
Background in enterprise data governance or data management required .


Skills/Knowledge/Abilities –

In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations and implementation practices
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable guidance.
Knowledge of information security standards (ISO 27001, NIST)
Strong understanding of artificial intelligence principles and technologies

Physical Requirements : (describe any physical demands of the job such as lifting, climbing, standing, stooping, etc . )

Working Conditions

90 % of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 10 % of time is spent outside of the office visiting vendors’ and/or internal customers’ sites in additional to attending various conferences and meetings .

F iscal Responsibilities : Contributes to the DT Budget

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