IONITY

Data Protection Manager

IONITY

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Germany

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About the role

  • Work on and continuously improve IONITY’s Data Protection Management System
  • Ensure compliant and pragmatic Data Protection and privacy practices across the organisation
  • Advise internal stakeholders on GDPR and related requirements
  • Drive Data Protection-by-design, and reduce risk through robust processes, training, and effective incident and vendor management
  • Establishment, operation, and continuous further development of the Data Protection management system
  • Manage and continuously improve Data Protection processes, the Records of Processing Activities, retention periods and Data Protection related workflows
  • Perform contract and supplier checks and support contract negotiations
  • Conduct Data Protection vendor assessment and ensure appropriate contractual, technical, and organisational measures are in place
  • Manage personal data breaches in line with legal requirements
  • Act as the point of contact for Data Protection inquiries and related topics from internal and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate and drive EU AI Act compliance for AI use cases by advising stakeholders, performing compliance assessments and documentation, implementing AI literacy measures, and aligning vendor and operational requirements

Requirements

  • Studies in law or a comparable qualification
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the GDPR and other relevant laws and regulations related to Data Protection (for example E-Privacy Directive and national laws, EU AI Act)
  • Several years of professional experience in Data Protection, ideally in a tech- and data-driven environment
  • Strong ability to assess both legal and technical implications of data processing, and to translate requirements into practical solutions
  • Basic understanding of IT security, IT terminology and relevant security standards (for example SOC 2, ISO 27001), and how they translate into technical and organizational measures
  • Ability to provide qualified, clear, and pragmatic advice as a responsible and reliable partner for diverse stakeholders
  • Commitment to staying up to date with and to quickly adapt to new and specialized tasks related to Data Protection, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, and compliance
  • Proficient negotiation and communication skills in German and English, both fluent
  • Relevant privacy or security certifications (for example CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) is beneficial.
Benefits
  • Remote Work from European Country
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
GDPRE-Privacy DirectiveEU AI ActData Protection Management SystemData Protection processesRecords of Processing ActivitiesIT securitySOC 2ISO 27001Data Protection vendor assessment
Soft Skills
advising stakeholdersassessing legal implicationstranslating requirementsproviding qualified advicecommunication skillsnegotiation skillsadaptabilitystakeholder managementproblem-solvingcollaboration
Certifications
CIPP/ECIPMCIPT