Data Protection and Governance Director

About us:

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world's most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.

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When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include:
Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at  

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

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Purpose Statement:

The Data Protection and Governance Director will be responsible for developing the global strategy, framework, and policies for data governance, including but not limited to data ownership, classification, protection, and retention. Additionally, this role is responsible for overseeing compliance with applicable international data protection legal requirements such as data privacy laws across our operations.

This individual must be a strategic and influential leader, with experience managing a data protection and governance program, including educating company leaders on data-related risks and opportunities, building strong alliances to maintain organizational alignment, and working as a hands-on partner with functional leaders to seamlessly integrate data governance into our business operations.

Key Job Accountabilities:

* Serve as the subject matter expert on global data protection and privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, NIST SP 800-171) impacting our global operations.

* Lead the development and implementation of policies, procedures, controls, and training to ensure and demonstrate compliance to applicable regulations.

* Coordinate data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) as needed to meet external regulations.

* Oversee the data incident response process in partnership with the Cybersecurity team.

* Design, implement, and lead the enterprise-wide data protection and governance strategy, vision, and roadmap.

* Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the data protection and governance program's effectiveness, maturity, and business value.

* Establish an effective data governance system of management through which business functions embrace data governance responsibilities and integrate controls into their day-to-day operations.

* Develop a practical business glossary, data classification schema, and enterprise data retention schedules.

* Support and contribute to a comprehensive AI governance…