Data Protection Manager (m/f/d)

To strengthen our data protection and governance capabilities, we are looking for a Data Protection Manager to support the operational implementation and continuous improvement of data protection practices across assigned legal entities and business functions.

In this role, you act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, IT specialists and legal experts across an international environment. You translate data protection requirements into practical solutions and contribute to building a sustainable privacy culture throughout the organization.

Challenges

• Drive the implementation and continuous enhancement of data protection practices across assigned legal entities and business functions

• Partner with business teams, IT and project stakeholders to embed Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default principles into processes and projects

• Coordinate key privacy processes, including Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), data subject requests and personal data breach assessments

• Collaborate closely with Legal, Procurement, IT and business stakeholders on data processing agreements, international data transfers and privacy-related contractual matters

• Develop practical policies, templates, guidelines and standards that support compliance and business efficiency

• Contribute to privacy reporting, audits, maturity assessments and selected data governance initiatives that promote responsible data use

Qualifications

• University degree in Law, Business Administration, Information Management, Computer Science, Compliance, Risk Management or a related discipline

• At least 5 years of professional experience in data protection, privacy compliance, compliance management or data governance

• Fluent German and English skills

• Strong practical knowledge of GDPR and Swiss nDSG; knowledge of UK GDPR is an advantage.

• Experience with RoPA, DPIAs, data subject requests, privacy notices, retention concepts and third-party assessments

• Data protection certification such as IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent

• Good understanding of IT systems, data flows and security concepts; experience with M365, SAP, DPMS or compliance tooling is an advantage.

• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into pragmatic business solutions

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in an international environment

Benefits

• A role with visible impact across the organisation
• Collaboration with international and interdisciplinary teams
• The opportunity to shape and further develop data protection practices
• A culture that values expertise, integrity and continuous improvement
• Modern international industrial environment and professional development opportunities