Sr. Privacy Program Specialist

Join Columbia's TeamAt Columbia, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground. Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: "It's perfect. Now make it better." As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving. We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest. And we believe in you. About The Position As a Sr. Privacy Program Specialist, you will help advance and operationalize our privacy program by partnering with stakeholders across Legal, IT, Information Security, Human Resources, Marketing, eCommerce, and other business functions. In this role, you'll evaluate new technologies, vendors, business initiatives, and data processing activities to identify privacy risks and recommend practical solutions. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to business partners, helping ensure privacy requirements are effectively integrated into projects, systems, and processes. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, building relationships across diverse teams, and leveraging privacy technology platforms to drive meaningful business outcomes. How You'll Make A Difference Conduct privacy assessments and reviews for new technologies, applications, vendors, and business initiatives to identify privacy risks and recommend mitigation with business, technology, and legal stakeholders to embed privacy considerations into projects and operational processes. Support the administration, enhancement, and ongoing effectiveness of privacy management technologies and related program tools. Review vendor agreements and data processing activities to help ensure alignment with privacy requirements and company standards. Develop, maintain, and improve privacy program documentation, procedures, and internal guidance and deliver privacy training, awareness initiatives, and communications for employees across the emerging privacy regulations, industry trends, and technologies, helping translate requirements into actionable business practices. Support privacy program initiatives and special projects that strengthen the company's overall privacy posture. You Are A collaborative relationship builder who can influence stakeholders without direct authority. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing competing priorities in a dynamic business environment. An effective communicator who can explain complex privacy concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Naturally curious and motivated to continually learn about evolving privacy, technology, and regulatory developments. A practical problem solver who seeks business-friendly solutions while managing risk Have 5+ years of experience in privacy, and familiarity with data governance, risk management, information security, or a related field. Experience conducting privacy risk assessments, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), DSAR's, data protection reviews, or similar risk-based experience administering, configuring, or supporting the Transcend privacy management platform is required. Knowledge of privacy regulations and frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other global privacy requirements. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; CIPP, CIPM, CIPT, or related privacy certification preferred. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.