Product Manager, Privacy & Data Governance

Plaid

. Own product strategy and execution for privacy, data governance, and responsible data use across Plaid’s platform .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $176,400 - $226,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management with a focus on privacy, data governance, and compliance within B2B environments. Capable of translating regulatory requirements into actionable product strategies while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Product ManagementPrivacy Strategy ExecutionCross-Functional CollaborationRegulatory ComplianceData Governance

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Hard Skills

Data Lifecycle ManagementAccess ControlAutomated Policy EnforcementPrivacy Initiatives DesignPlatform DevelopmentInfrastructure ManagementAPI-Driven Product ExperienceData ManagementObservabilityQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsSimplifying Complex ConceptsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

FintechB2B EnvironmentPrivacy-by-DesignPrivacy-by-DefaultData Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own product strategy and execution for privacy, data governance, and responsible data use across Plaid’s platform
Ensure products and internal systems handle consumer data compliantly, transparently, securely, and consistently with Plaid’s values and commitments
Serve as the connective PM between Legal, Security, Data, Engineering, and Product teams
Operationalize privacy requirements into scalable product solutions
Define and drive the roadmap for privacy-related platform capabilities, including consent, data minimization, retention, deletion, and access controls
Translate evolving regulatory requirements into product requirements and system designs
Partner with Legal, Policy, and GTM to identify privacy risks and opportunities
Work with Engineering to design privacy-by-default and privacy-by-design architectures
Balance privacy protections with usability and performance for customers and developers

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of product management or equivalent experience in a B2B environment
Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional partners in Legal, Engineering, Policy, and Compliance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
Experience working on platform, infrastructure, or highly regulated products
Experience with design and implementation of privacy initiatives (nice to have)
Experience with data protection domains such as data lifecycle management, access control, or automated policy enforcement (nice to have)
Experience in fintech or API-driven B2B products (nice to have)
Experience in data management, observability, or quality (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Comprehensive benefit plan
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in the recruiting process