Product Owner, Privacy

Versant Media is looking for a Product Owner to guide the development and optimization of privacy tech solutions, collaborating with legal, business, and engineering teams to convert privacy rules and operational needs into scalable, user-centered products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities, user needs, and compliance considerations
• Convert legal, regulatory, and business requirements into clear product specifications and user stories
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, engineering, business, and vendors to deliver enhancements and system integrations
• Prioritize work, manage backlogs, and plan releases to maximize business impact
• Track product performance, user adoption, and key success metrics
• Identify and address system gaps, inefficiencies, and production issues
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure delivery of third-party solutions
• Lead change management activities, including system updates, testing, and user enablement
• Maintain clear communication and alignment across stakeholders
• Continuously improve products based on user feedback, data insights, and evolving regulatory requirements

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product management, privacy operations, compliance technology, or governance roles
• Strong knowledge of privacy regulations and frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and global data protection standards
• Hands-on experience with privacy management platforms, including workflow configuration, reporting, and integrations
• Proven ability to translate complex legal, compliance, and business requirements into scalable product and operational solutions
• Experience managing product roadmaps, prioritizing backlogs, and driving cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution
• Solid understanding of SaaS platforms, APIs, enterprise systems, and data flow management
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving across technical and non-technical teams
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Technologies

• Jira
• Confluence

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off

Additional Information

• External candidates may be asked to participate in an in-person interview with a Versant Media employee at one of our locations prior to making a hiring decision
• Versant Media provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, without regard to protected characteristics as defined by law
• For Los Angeles County and City residents, Versant Media will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable local ordinances and the California Fair Chance Act
• Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities or disabled veterans; request via [email protected]
• Pay transparency: we publish a good faith pay range and base actual compensation on skills, qualifications, experience, location, and may include additional compensation or benefits
• We do not accept unsolicited search firm submissions; resumes without a valid written Statement of Work will be treated as the property of Versant Media, and no fee will be paid