Manager-Data Privacy- Cyber Security (Arabic Speaker Preferred)

KPMG UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dubai seeks an experienced Data Privacy Consultant to execute projects related to data privacy assessments and audits. The ideal candidate has at least 9 years of experience in compliance and risk management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in English and Arabic. Responsibilities include developing privacy frameworks and managing project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of experience in data privacy, compliance, or risk management.
• Proven experience in conducting privacy assessments and audits.
• Strong understanding of data protection regulations and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects related to data privacy gap assessments and audits.
• Develop, drive and review data privacy frameworks.
• Perform Data Privacy Impact Assessments.

Skills

Team management skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Multilingual - English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field

Master's degree or relevant certifications

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

• Execute projects related to data privacy gap assessments / Audits, building strategies, frameworks, solution designs and implementation related to data privacy and protection.
• Team management skills.
• Coached and mentored juniors.
• Be part of project communications involving technology partners and member firms.
• Documentation of project deliverables.
• Ensure quality in project deliverables.
• Be part of all client presentations.
• Assist PM's in all project management meetings including: Status updates Audit / technical assessment reports.
• Develop, drive and review data privacy frameworks including TOMs, policies, procedures and templates, that align with data privacy laws and regulations.
• Perform Data Privacy Impact Assessments to identify privacy issues early, reduce privacy risk and cost through corrective actions.
• Review and maintain the privacy management workflows that enables clients to identify, log, investigate and resolve data privacy-related issues in accordance with industry best practices.
• Participation in proposition of services to the client (proposal writing).
• Adhere to project management guidelines.
• Adhere to the firm's risk management guidelines.
• Experience in international standards and local regulatory requirements related to data privacy and protection ISO 27701, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NDMO, etc.
• Proficient in the following areas of data privacy: Development and review of data privacy and protection strategies; Data Protection Impact Assessments; Development of data privacy framework including TOM, policies, procedures and templates; Development & implementation of data privacy processes (Consent Management, DSAR requests, Data Privacy incident management, etc.); Third party privacy reviews; Audits against ISO 27701, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NDMO, etc.
• Proficient in following areas related data protection: Data Discovery of structured / unstructured data; Data Classification and Labelling; Data Security cryptographic controls; Data Loss Prevention; Digital Rights Management
• Experience in using well known products related to privacy management, data discovery, data classification / labelling and data security will be an advantage.

Certifications

At least 2 of the below certifications:

• CIPT, CIPM, CIPP / E / US
• ISO 27701 Lead Auditor / Implementor
• CISSP
• CDPSE
• DCPP
• CISM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; a master's degree or relevant certifications
• Minimum 9 years of experience in data privacy, compliance, or risk management, preferably within a consulting environment or the Big 4.
• Strong understanding of data protection regulations and frameworks.
• Proven experience in conducting privacy assessments and audits.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Multilingual - English and Arabic (speak, read and write skills) are a must.
• Team management skills.
• Coached and mentored juniors.