JOB SUMMARY:
The China PIPL PMO role will lead the overall design, implementation, and governance of China PIPL project and initiatives. This role will create the project strategy, oversee the deployment of project plans to drive the implementation of data and privacy laws across all China business groups, as well as review and monitor compliance efforts, and ensure alignment with the PIPL’s regulatory requirements. This leadership role will collaborate across multiple departments, including but not limited to Global and local Business, Digital, Legal, and Global Privacy Organization, as well as manage external vendors and services to drive strategic programs that ensure data privacy and protection, safeguard customer trust, and minimize legal risks. This role will also serve as a key liaison between China and global headquarters, ensuring the progress is kept updated for decision-making. The PMO should also manage the project budget to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently within the budget.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ø Strategic Leadership:
Ÿ Lead overall China PIPL programs and ensure alignment with other data privacy laws.
Ÿ Develop and maintain the overall PIPL compliance roadmap, aligning it with the company’s global data privacy strategy.
Ÿ Drive the program’s strategic goals, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones and results.
Ø Program Management:
Ÿ Set up and manage the PMO for PIPL compliance, including defining program frameworks, processes, and governance models.
Ÿ Oversee multiple cross-functional projects ensuring the successful implementation of PIPL policies and initiatives, including operation system change and migration.
Ÿ Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring effective risk mitigation strategies.
Ø Stakeholder Engagement:
Ÿ Serve as the primary point of contact for PIPL compliance matters, liaising with key stakeholders including the Head and partners in Legal, Digital, Operations, Compliance, and external vendors.
Ÿ Overseeing the selection, engagement, and management of external vendors and service providers that are critical to the PIPL project, ensuring they adhere to the required standards and deliverables within budget.
Ÿ Communicate program progress, risks, and issues to senior leadership, offering recommendations for executive decision-making.
Ÿ Build strong partnerships with regional business units to ensure consistent adherence to PIPL across different functions and locations.
Ø Compliance Monitoring and Reporting:
Ÿ Ensure effective tracking, monitoring, and reporting on PIPL-related KPIs and project progress.
Ÿ Regularly report to senior leadership on the status of PIPL compliance efforts.
Ÿ Establish metrics and reporting tools for ongoing compliance and ensure regular auditing of privacy practices.
Ø Change Management:
Ÿ Implement effective change management practices to ensure smooth adoption of PIPL-compliant processes and policies.
Ÿ Collaborate with corresponding departments to develop and execute training programs, ensuring employees are well-informed of PIPL requirements if needed.
Ÿ Lead efforts to embed a strong culture of privacy across the organization, advocating for continuous improvement in data protection.
Ø Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:
Ÿ Ensure that PIPL-related policies and procedures are fully compliant with the latest regulatory updates and best practices.
Ÿ Proactively identify and address any gaps in current practices to mitigate potential compliance risks.
Ÿ Work closely with the legal and compliance teams to stay ahead of regulatory changes and update compliance strategies accordingly.
Ÿ Ensure all corporate standards of excellence and compliance are upheld while performing all company business and demonstrate high ethical and professional standards, at all times, to maintain the excellent reputation of Pfizer within the marketplace.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Ø Education:
Ÿ Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree or major in Business, Law, IT, or related field preferred.
Ø Experience:
Ÿ 10+ years of experience in program management or PMO, with at least 5 years leading compliance or regulatory-driven projects.
Ÿ Proven track record in leading large-scale compliance initiatives, ideally within a PIPL, or other data privacy framework.
Ÿ Experience in working cross-functionally with legal, Digital, and data security teams to drive compliance projects.
Ø Technical & Program Skills:
Ÿ Strong understanding of data protection laws, especially PIPL and similar regulations.
Ÿ Proficient in program and project management methodologies and tools.
Ÿ Experience with compliance monitoring, audit frameworks, and reporting mechanisms.
Ø Leadership & Communication:
Ÿ Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Ÿ Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Ÿ Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and drive results in a fast-paced, evolving business landscape.
Ø Preferred Qualifications:
Ÿ Expertise in data privacy and protection in a multinational context.
Ÿ Experience in managing PMOs for legal or regulatory projects in industries like finance, healthcare, or technology.
Ÿ Fluency in both Mandarin and English (for communication in China-based or global PIPL initiatives).

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