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Huntington National Bank

Sr. Manager, Data Protection

detroit, MI

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About this opportunity

Huntington National Bank lists this Sr. Manager, Data Protection opportunity in detroit, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Data minimization

Provide executive-level reporting on:

Description

This position is an onsite position and available to be filled at any Huntington Corporate office location (see location options on posting)

Summary

The Senior Manager, Data Protection is responsible for leading the strategy, governance, and operational execution of enterprise Data Protection and Privacy incident response operations. This role will report to the Director of Insider Risk and Data Protection and provide leadership across data security, privacy compliance, and data governance capabilities to ensure the organization's sensitive information remains protected. A successful candidate will partner closely with Cybersecurity, Legal, Privacy, Risk, Human Resources, Technology, Compliance, and business stakeholders to develop and mature enterprise-wide capabilities that protect customer, employee, and corporate data across on-premises, cloud, SaaS, collaboration, and endpoint environments. This leader will drive risk reduction through technical controls, operational governance, and continuous innovation leveraging analytics, automation, and AI.

Duties And Responsibilities

Data Protection Strategy & Leadership

Execute the enterprise Data Protection strategy, roadmap, and governance model.

Lead and engage in programs focused on protecting sensitive information across the full data lifecycle, including collection, storage, processing, transmission, sharing, retention, and disposal.

Establish policies, standards, and operating procedures supporting secure data handling and regulatory compliance.

Drive enterprise adoption of data protection technologies, controls, and best practices.

Provide strategic direction and leadership for Data Protection, Privacy Operations.

Enterprise Data Security

Lead and support enterprise-wide initiatives related to:Data classification and labeling

Data discovery and inventory management

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Insider Risk Management

Encryption and tokenization

Ensure protection of sensitive data across:

Endpoints

Cloud platforms

SaaS applications

Collaboration platforms

Email systems

Enterprise repositories

Develop risk-based controls to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or exfiltration of sensitive data.

Define and oversee enterprise data protection metrics, reporting, and governance processes.

Privacy Operations

Lead the operational execution of enterprise privacy incident response playbook.

Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Privacy teams to ensure alignment with privacy regulations, including:GDPR

CCPA

HIPAA

Other applicable regulatory requirements

Provide subject matter expertise on:Personal Information (PII)

Data minimization

Data sharing

Maintain enterprise Data protection strategy, governance, and operational processes.

Partner with Insider Risk and Security Operations teams to develop monitoring, detection, investigation, and response capabilities.

Risk Management & Assessments

Lead data protection assessment activities.

Conduct or oversee:Data Protection Impact Assessments

Regulatory compliance assessments

Data flow analysis

Security control evaluations

Identify data protection risks and develop scalable remediation strategies.

Maintain risk registers, governance reporting, and remediation tracking processes.

Executive Engagement & Reporting

Provide executive-level reporting on:Data protection program maturity

Key performance indicators

Transformation & Innovation

Support and drive large-scale cybersecurity and data protection transformation initiatives.

Evaluate emerging technologies, automation opportunities, and AI-enabled capabilities that enhance data protection and privacy operations.

Required Qualifications

Deep experience implementing and managing enterprise Data Protection solutions and controls.

Experience with:DLP platforms

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or 4+ additional years of equivalent experience.

7+ years' experience leading Data Protection and/or Data Privacy, programs.

2+ years' experience leading privacy event response and notification activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting cloud-first security and data protection programs.

Experience with Microsoft Purview, Insider Risk Management, Defender Suite, or similar technologies.

Professional certifications such as:CISSP

CISM

CIPP/US

CIPP/E

CRISC

Direct hands-on AND leadership experience within Cyber Security organizations designing, implementing, administering and supporting related technologies or services with Subject Matter Expertise in Data Protection technologies

3 years+ Cyber Security/Data Protection technologies/programs

Master's degree or related combination of work, training and educational experience (6 years +)

Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Assurance, MIS, IT Communication Systems/Networking or STEM discipline focus or equivalent

Expert and hands-on working knowledge of three or more of the following:Data Privacy Fundamentals and Advanced Concepts (Working knowledge with Data Privacy Laws and Regulations specific to Financial Industries, Personal Information (PI) protection, Privacy Breach incident management, reporting/impact, investigation & analysis)

Leadership Competencies

Strategic vision and executive presence

Data-driven decision making

Cybersecurity leadership and talent development

Regulatory and risk management expertise

Influence and stakeholder engagement

Program and portfolio management

Organizational transformation leadership

Innovation and continuous improvement mindset

Exempt Status

(Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We're combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details.

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Worksite address

detroit, MI, 48228, US

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