Data Protection Manager

Data Protection Manager Cummins 4.3 ( ) Indianapolis, IN on company site for later Why you should apply for a job to

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Ranked as one of the 4.3/5 in overall job satisfaction 4.8/5 in supportive management 83% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 85% would recommend this company to other women 97% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews Annual merit and profit sharing based on individual and company performance. More than 150 employee resource groups (ERGs) worldwide provide opportunities for leadership training and professional development. 55% of Cummins' Executive Team, made up of leaders guiding company strategy, is made up of women. #

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Position summary data-driven insights by compiling and presenting performance reports, enabling leadership to make informed, timely decisions. Strengthen operational excellence by championing Six Sigma practices, improving process efficiency, and ensuring measurable goal attainment. Ensure compliance and risk mitigation by enforcing IT policies, security standards, and controls, safeguarding both systems and organizational integrity. Enhance business outcomes by leading program governance and building strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring projects deliver measurable value to the business. To be successful in this role you will need the following: Financial acumen

• Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Builds effective teams
• Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Communicates effectively
• Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Decision quality
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Tech savvy
• Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. IT Supplier Relationships
• Leverages a vendor management framework to manage strategic supplier relationships and supplier performance based on business need throughout the contract life using the required processes and tools to control costs, drive service excellence, mitigate risks, and gain increased value from the suppliers. Release Planning
• Plans and manages the release of capabilities, features or products using inputs from the prioritized roadmap, planning, available resources and skills to communicate expected availability and releases of capability. Project Resource Management
• Develops resource (expense and headcount) plans using recommended project management tools and processes to manage resources effectively. Values differences
• Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related subject, or relevant equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Significant level of relevant work experience, including supervisory experience, required. Broad business knowledge required. Data Protection Manager Role Overview The Data Protection Manager is responsible for defining, governing, and continuously evolving the organization's information protection strategy within the Business Information Secucrity Organization (BISO). This role ensures enterprise data is protected, managed, and used in alignment with legal, regulatory, privacy, and business requirements. This role reports to the Director of Information Protection & Resilience as part of the BISO, and it serves as a governance leader and contributor toward enterprise information protection. Key Responsibilities 1. Data Protection Strategy & Roadmap Develop and maintain the enterprise-wide data protection strategy Align data protection initiatives with: Business goals; Risk appetite; Regulatory requirements; and Privacy obligations Define and refine roadmap for: Data classification; Retention; Privacy controls; Data lifecycle management; and Handling standards Advise leadership on emerging risks including AI data usage, cross-border transfers, etc. 2. Governance Framework Development Establish and maintain Policies; Standards; Procedures; and Exception Management Define data ownership and stewardship models Lead governance bodies such as Data Protection Committees and Privacy Councils Ensure accountability across business units 3. Risk Management & Control Assurance Identify and assess data protection risks Integrate data protection into enterprise risk management (ERM) Oversee audits and remediation efforts Support DLP governance while partnering with technical teams 4. Cyber Awareness & Culture Promote a culture of information protection Lead the development of training and awareness programs Support Incident Management involving sensitive data identification and risk exposure Key Deliverables Enterprise Information Protection Strategy & Roadmap Data Governance Framework Information Protection Policies & Standards Data Classification and Handling Standards Executive Risk Dashboards and Reporting Regulatory Compliance Reporting Required Skills & Competencies Core Competencies Strong understanding of Data protection laws; Information security principles; Risk management; and Privacy expectations Strategic thinking and policy development Ability to translate legal/regulatory requirements into operational controls Executive communication and stakeholder management Technical Awareness (not necessarily hands-on) DLP, encryption, tokenization Cloud data protection considerations Data architecture and flows Privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) Identiy and access technologies and implications Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field Preferred certifications:

CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP, CISM, CRISC

Experience 8-12+ years in data protection, privacy, information security, or cyber risk Fortune 200 / large enterprise experience preferred Experience partnering with Legal, Privacy, Compliance and Enterprise Content Management Big Four or public accounting/consulting a plus Job Systems/Information Technology Organization Cummins Inc. Role Category On-site with Flexibility Job Type Exempt

• Experienced Req

ID 2430187

Relocation Package Yes 100% On-Site No Cummins and E-Verify At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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Cummins :

Ranked as one of the 4.3/5 in overall job satisfaction 4.8/5 in supportive management 83% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 85% would recommend this company to other women 97% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews Annual merit and profit sharing based on individual and company performance. More than 150 employee resource groups (ERGs) worldwide provide opportunities for leadership training and professional development. 55% of Cummins' Executive Team, made up of leaders guiding company strategy, is made up of women.