Title: Senior Product Risk Program Manager
Company: Meta
Location: Bowie, Maryland, United States
Chanel A. Outley, Senior Product Risk Program Manager at Meta, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Risk Management.
Ms. Outley has established herself as a leading expert in cybersecurity, with a career spanning over a decade marked by innovation and recognition from top industry organizations. Since 2022, she has served as a senior product risk program manager at Meta, where she integrates cross-functional risk domains across products and oversees multidisciplinary teams that include legal, security and public policy professionals.
Among a range of responsibilities, Ms. Outley is tasked with evaluating data requirements, assessing stakeholder impact and ensuring regulatory compliance for product changes. She also coordinates risk assessments for new product launches and updates, establishes code guardrails based on risk and compliance criteria, and documents decision frameworks to ensure adherence to global laws and regulations. Notably, Ms. Outley’s expertise was acknowledged when she was offered her role at Meta without having applied, a testament to her reputation as a skilled professional in her field.
Beginning her career at Meta in 2022, Ms. Outley was hired to work as a privacy program manager in 2022, where she continues to hone her skills in overseeing privacy initiatives and compliance strategies. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Meta’s mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes such connections possible.
Recruited from Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., Ms. Outley spent 2019 to 2022 as a manager-lead associate, where she led teams in developing cybersecurity strategies for diverse clients, focusing on risk management and regulatory adherence. Her earlier tenure as a cyber strategy manager at Accenture from 2018 to 2019 allowed her to drive strategic initiatives for clients navigating complex cybersecurity landscapes. Before this, Ms. Outley contributed significantly to McKinsey & Company between 2017 and 2018 in cyber strategy consulting. Notably, she was recruited by the firm to help develop its cybersecurity practice and participated in the initial team that pitched and sold this work, a milestone that elevated her career and opened new opportunities.
Among her earlier roles, Ms. Outley served as senior cyber consultant at Deloitte in Arlington, Virginia, from 2015 to 2017, following her earlier role as cyber risk services consultant for the organization, beginning in 2012. In her consulting role, she dedicated her efforts to working on numerous large federal projects.
Ms. Outley’s academic achievements have provided a strong foundation for her professional success. She earned a Bachelor of Science in information sciences and technology from the Pennsylvania State University in University Park, graduating in 2012. Subsequently, she received a Master of Arts in public management from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, in 2017, equipping her with advanced knowledge of organizational leadership and policy implementation. Ms. Outley’s educational background has been instrumental in shaping her approach to complex problem-solving and strategic planning within the technology sector.
Throughout her career, Ms. Outley has maintained an active membership in the International Association of Privacy Professionals, underscoring her commitment to ongoing professional development within the privacy and cybersecurity sectors. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is deeply engaged in civic activities that reflect her dedication to service. Ms. Outley volunteers through her local church on numerous initiatives supporting women and people of color, participates in feeding individuals experiencing homelessness, organizes blanket and food drives within her community and contributes donations for natural disaster relief efforts, such as those coordinated by the American Red Cross. Since 2013, she has also volunteered with Fort DuPont Ice Arena, further demonstrating her commitment to community engagement.
Ms. Outley’s contributions have been recognized through several honors, including multiple Applause Awards from Deloitte between 2012 and 2015, reflecting her dedication and impact within the firm. She attributes much of her success to her faith and steadfast commitment to upholding her morals. Staying connected with the communities where she works has been central to Ms. Outley’s philosophy.
Ms. Outley’s journey reflects a blend of technical expertise, ethical leadership and unwavering commitment to both professional excellence and community advancement. Looking ahead, she aspires to assume a larger role within an organization dedicated exclusively to community service, seeking opportunities where she can make a direct impact on local communities beyond corporate objectives.
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