Data Privacy Officer

Pipedrive

Data protection officer leading Pipedrive's global privacy program. Working collaboratively with legal, product, engineering, and security teams to integrate privacy into AI development.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and improving privacy programs, ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other regulations while integrating privacy principles into AI and software development. Proven ability to lead teams, conduct audits, and provide actionable guidance on data protection and privacy matters.

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Data Protection Officer ExperienceGDPR Compliance KnowledgePrivacy By Design ImplementationProgram Management SkillsCIPP/E Certification

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Hard Skills

Privacy ComplianceData Protection Impact AssessmentsLegitimate Interests AssessmentsTransfer Impact AssessmentsAudit ReadinessStakeholder AlignmentChange ManagementData Processing AgreementsISO 27701 FamiliarityAI Privacy Considerations

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationConsultancy SupportTraining DevelopmentRisk Assessment

Tools & Technologies

PipedriveCRM SoftwareAI ToolingData Governance ToolsMLOps

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP/ECIPP/USCIPM

Industry Keywords

Software-as-a-ServicePrivacy Program ManagementData ProtectionCalifornia Consumer Privacy ActCalifornia Privacy Rights Act

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own, maintain and improve Pipedrive’s ISO-certified Privacy Program end to end: create, implement, and coordinate compliance policies, processes and supporting documentation and metrics.
Assist with oversight and management of the Group Record Retention and Management Schedule.
Lead the Privacy Team.
Monitor, identify and apply relevant privacy compliance requirements across all Pipedrive locations and points of sale.
Evaluate business activities across all departments to assess and advise on compliance risks and controls.
Define objectives and goals for compliance ambitions, connecting business interests to compliance adherence.
Proactively conduct and participate in audits and other privacy compliance monitoring activities.
Perform or supervise Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Legitimate Interests Assessments (LIAs), and Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs), determining mitigating measures relevant to the risk level.
Serve as a trusted partner to Product and Engineering teams as they build and deploy (AI) features, ensuring privacy and data protection principles are embedded from the start.
Advise on the privacy implications of AI development, including responsible use of personal data in training and inference.
Help teams navigate the privacy and data protection dimensions of AI use cases, bringing practical guidance rather than just compliance checklists.
Develop, deliver, and measure privacy, AI, and data compliance training for all relevant staff, equipping teams to make good decisions about data use in an AI context.
Stay current on the evolving regulatory landscape around AI and data, and translate those developments into actionable guidance for the business.
Provide privacy consultancy support at all levels of the business.
Work with Product and Engineering to ensure Privacy by Design and Default principles are followed throughout the software development lifecycle, as well as with Marketing, Sales, InfoSec and Legal.
Ensure privacy and data protection principles are considered in the procurement process for new technologies and services, including AI tooling and vendors.
Ensure data protection principles are applied in due diligence activities, including M&A.
Be part of the incident response team to respond effectively to data breaches in accordance with GDPR, other applicable regulations, and standing policies.
Serve as the point of contact with data protection authorities and data subjects on issues relating to personal data processing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant international experience in data protection and privacy within a software-as-a-service (SaaS) or technology environment
Practical experience as a data protection officer or in a similar statutory privacy role
Deep knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and US privacy regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
Experience managing privacy programs for a data processor, including sub-processor management and data processing agreements
Strong understanding of how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems use data and the privacy considerations they create
Experience applying Privacy by Design principles to software development and AI feature development
Proven program management skills, including roadmapping, stakeholder alignment, change management and audit readiness
Familiarity with ISO 27701 or other privacy certification frameworks is a plus
CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM or an equivalent privacy certification is a plus
Familiarity with AI-specific risks, including data leakage, bias in training data and transparency requirements, is a plus
Background in data governance or experience working closely with machine learning operations (MLOps) or data engineering teams is a plus
Experience in customer relationship management (CRM) or business-to-business (B2B) software as a service (SaaS) is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

People-first culture - Be part of a team that values authenticity, champions collaboration, and supports each other—no egos, just teamwork. Work alongside top talent from around the world in an inclusive space where different perspectives fuel our best ideas. Everyone is welcome
Unlock potential – Push boundaries, take ownership, and experiment with the latest technologies as we enhance our AI First Vision. We empower bold ideas that drive real change
We’ve got you – Your well-being matters. Enjoy flexible hours, wellness perks and SWAG. Think performance-based bonuses, stocks, 28 paid leave days, well-being days, compassionate leave, and even pawternal leave—because we take care of ourselves and our people
Grow with us – Whether through mentorship, coaching, or internal mobility, we invest in helping you unlock your potential. Open, honest feedback and clear communication are at our core. We grow together through trust and accountability
Packed with purpose – Help 100,000+ small and medium-sized businesses grow and succeed while doing meaningful, customer-driven work
Diversity & Inclusion: Pipedrive is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.