Data Privacy Specialist

Description

This role is pivotal in embedding privacy governance, mitigating data risks, and ensuring AMANA’s continued compliance with evolving privacy standards.

The Data Privacy Officer (DPO) will ensure that all personal and sensitive data within AMANA is collected, stored, processed, shared, and disposed of in full compliance with global and local data protection regulations, including PDPL, GDPR, and SADAI.

• Continuously assess and enhance ECM and privacy management systems for ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws (GDPR, PDPL, SADAI) across business operations.
• Embed Privacy by Design principles into new systems, applications, and data processes.
• Monitor and manage third-party vendor compliance, ensuring contracts include required data protection clauses.
• Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and manage privacy risk mitigation plans.
• Lead privacy program implementation using tools like Informatica IDMC and One Trust.
• Oversee document and content lifecycle management in line with retention and privacy policies.
• Collaborate with Metadata Officers to automate tagging and improve data discovery and compliance visibility.
• Oversee implementation of data protection measures such as encryption, anonymization, and pseudonymization.
• Collaborate with Data Governance Managers to ensure alignment between data privacy and enterprise governance frameworks.
• Develop and manage metadata governance processes ensuring data accuracy and traceability.
• Partner with data governance teams to ensure privacy compliance in all data lifecycle stages.
• Implement access control, encryption, and security protocols in coordination with cybersecurity teams.

Requirements

Data Privacy Tools & Governance

• In-depth knowledge of PDPL, GDPR, and other regional data protection frameworks.
• We are Adaptable and Agile
• Experience managing large-scale data governance projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Added Advantage: CIPP / CIPT / GDPR / DAMA Certification
• Strong hands-on experience in privacy risk assessments, DPIAs, and incident management.
• Professional certifications preferred: CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CDPO, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Privacy, Compliance, or Information Security, including 3+ years in a DPO or equivalent role.
• Proven track record managing privacy and data protection programs within data-driven organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in law, Information Security, or a related field (master's preferred).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance