Data Protection Office Manager

Line of Service Assurance Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q) Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com. Facilitating compliance through accountability, building clients’ trust and safeguarding the firm’s data and reputation are at the heart of the Data Protection Office. A career in the Data Protection Office provides you with a great opportunity to drive continuous data protection improvements and promote a positive data culture. We are currently seeking a suitable candidate to join the team as a Manager to provide support to the DPO team in developing guidance and monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, contractual obligations as well as internal policies and procedures. Key responsibilities: Assist with implementing global policies and developing local policies and guidance in the areas of data protection and privacy, with a view for efficiency through the use of technology Conduct reviews to ensure privacy and data protection compliance and proactively address potential privacy and data protection issues Investigate data incidents and privacy matters including providing the relevant advice and suggest remedial actions and undertake reporting to the relevant parties as needed Review data protection controls in technology risk assessments for technology solutions adopted by the firm Support Legal and Risk Management processes around privacy and data protection issues, including supporting contract negotiations Develop training material and deliver training on data protection and privacy Assist with periodic internal and external reporting Lead ad-hoc projects About you At least 5+ years of working experience in a risk-related role, of which, at least 2+years of experience in data privacy, data protection and/or data governance Familiarity or experience with AI data governance is favourable but not mandatory Possessing certifications like CIPP, CIPE, CIPM or CAIGP will be advantageous but not mandatory Some experience in coaching and guiding junior team members is preferred Be able to guide and coach junior team members Be a team player who is well-spoken, resourceful, confident, mature and an effective communicator with personnel across all grade levels within the firm. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and accuracy Good project management skills Possess a high level of resilience and positive work attitude Willingness to learn and deliver timely and quality results to internal stakeholders Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Training, Corporate Litigations, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Information Security, Information Technology Applications, Intellectual Curiosity, Investigation, Law Practice, Learning Agility, Legal Advice {+ 21 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Government Clearance Required? Yes Job Posting End Date