Data Privacy Officer & Compliance Lead (Dubai)

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment in Dubai seeks a Senior Manager - Data Privacy and Compliance to lead privacy across multiple markets. You will act as Data Privacy Officer, translate laws into controls, and guide cross‑functional teams on lawful processing of personal information.

The role requires minimum five years of privacy experience, CIPM/CIPP-E preferred, and the ability to coordinate audits, manage data-subject requests, and maintain Records of Processing Activities.

Qualifications

• Five years or more of dedicated data-privacy experience across jurisdictions.
• Experience interpreting privacy laws and translating them into practical controls.
• CIPM, CIPP-E or equivalent privacy certification preferred.
• Strong written English and ability to advise senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as Data Privacy Officer and principal privacy advisor.
• Interpret privacy laws and translate requirements into practical controls.
• Advise teams on lawful, fair and transparent processing of personal information.
• Develop, implement and maintain privacy policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Align internal privacy practices with regulatory requirements across markets.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting privacy.
• Lead Data Protection Impact Assessments for high-risk projects.
• Coordinate privacy audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Manage Records of Processing Activities and data-subject requests.

Skills

Multi-jurisdictional privacy

Data Privacy Officer responsibilities

Privacy governance frameworks

Records of Processing Activities

Data Protection Impact Assessments

Privacy-risk assessments

Data-subject request management

Personal-data breach response

Regulatory inquiry management

Privacy audit coordination

Privacy by design

Data-retention governance

Third-party privacy reviews

Lawful processing assessments

Policy and procedure development

Privacy training and awareness

Legal and regulatory monitoring

Information Security collaboration

Securiti.AI

Compliance reporting

Stakeholder advisory

Incident documentation

Job description

Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment in Dubai seeks a Senior Manager - Data Privacy and Compliance to lead privacy across multiple markets. You will act as Data Privacy Officer, translate laws into controls, and guide cross‑functional teams on lawful processing of personal information.

The role requires minimum five years of privacy experience, CIPM/CIPP-E preferred, and the ability to coordinate audits, manage data-subject requests, and maintain Records of Processing Activities.