Digital Trust Lead Consultant

About Position :

Persistent is scaling up its global Digital Trust practice. Digital Trust encompasses the domains of Data Privacy, Responsible AI (RAI), GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance), and other related areas. This is a rapidly evolving domain globally that is at the intersection of technology, law, ethics, and compliance. Team members of this practice get an opportunity to work on innovative and cutting-edge solutions. As a Senior / Lead Consultant, you will lead multiple concurrent client engagements while managing delivery teams, building senior client relationships, and owning complex project scopes. You will ensure client satisfaction, mentor junior talent, support sales pursuits, and contribute significantly to internal tools, thought leadership, and practice development.

Role : Digital Trust Lead Consultant

Location : All Persistent Locations

Experience : 8 to 15 Years

Job Type : Full Time Employment

What You'll Do :

Multi-Project Leadership & Delivery Excellence

Independently lead 2–3 simultaneous consulting projects in areas like :

Cross-border compliance rollout

Global privacy program transformation

Responsible AI policy implementation

Own end-to-end delivery, ensure scope, timelines, and SLAs are met.

Identify delivery risks early and develop contingency plans.

Assist in conducting gap assessments vis-a-vis global and local Digital Trust related regulations (e.G ., GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA, EU AI Act, ISO 42001, NIST Standards, etc).

The above includes working & reviewing policies and procedures (e.G., privacy notice, cookie policy, AI usage guidelines, data retention policy, etc), impact assessments (e.G. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), AI Impact Assessments (AIIA)), Privacy by Design (PbD), Bias / Fairness evaluations of AI models and other related aspects that are integral to digital trust programs.

Map data flows, prepare Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), and support consent and preference management activities.

Participate in and support delivery of vendor risk assessments, third-party due diligence, and automated assessment processes.

Understand Client Technology & Cloud Platforms, Databases Systems, AI systems & other applications and translate policy / process level controls and / or compliance requirements to specific, ground-level controls.

Utilize internal and client-specific tools such as :

Privacy Management Platforms (OneTrust, TrustArc, Securiti.Ai, etc.)

Responsible AI Tools (e.G., Model monitoring platforms, fairness checkers, data lineage tools)

GRC Tools (e.G., Archer, LogicGate)

Design and oversee :

Enterprise privacy and RAI governance operating models

Integration of governance into GRC tools, SDLC, MLOps, and privacy engineering workflows

Control implementation for explainability, accountability, and human-in-the-loop mechanisms

Review and support in customizing and improving internal assessment templates, frameworks, and reporting dashboards.

Directly interface with client CxOs and Board-level stakeholders (CIO, CPO, DPO, Head of Engineering, Chief Data Officer).

Present findings, facilitate executive sessions, manage change requests.

Influence and align client governance priorities with business operations and AI product strategies.

Team Management and Mentorship

Lead teams of Junior Consultants and Consultants across projects.

Perform delivery reviews, assign responsibilities, and track performance.

Conduct internal training, mentorship sessions, and onboarding guidance.

Practice Growth and Thought Leadership

Contribute to the development of accelerators and artefacts

Participate in proposal drafting, PoCs, and responding to client RFPs

Contribute to pre-sales, proposals, and Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies

Expertise You'll Bring :

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Law, Business, or related fields.

Candidates with a Postgraduate Degree / Diploma in Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Law, or AI Ethics are preferred.

IAPP Certifications – CIPP / E, CIPP / US, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP

ISACA / (ISC)² Certifications – CDPSE, CISA, CISSP

ISO / IEC 27001 or ISO / IEC 42001 implementation

Strong attention to detail, logical structuring, and analytical thinking

Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and keep up with developments in the field proactively without expectations of ‘being taught’

Ability to understand technical aspects in depth

Good verbal and written communication skills, especially for report writing and presentations

Demonstrated interest in privacy, ethics, compliance, and Responsible AI

Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks under supervision

High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity

Benefits :

Competitive salary and benefits package

Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage : group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment :

Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.

Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.

If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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