Senior Manager - Data Privacy and Compliance

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

Senior Manager - Data Privacy and Compliance

Job Snapshot

Role: Senior Manager - Data Privacy and Compliance

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Entertainment

Function: Legal

Experience: Minimum 5 years

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Entertainment

Function: Legal

Salary: 30000-45000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context: Serving as the Data Privacy Officer, the Senior Manager will provide independent guidance on how customer, employee and business data is collected, used, stored, shared and retained. The position connects legal obligations with operational and technology practices across all operating countries. Effective oversight will reduce regulatory exposure, support customer trust and help business teams adopt privacy requirements without obstructing legitimate commercial activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the organization 's Data Privacy Officer and principal privacy advisor.
• Interpret privacy laws and translate their requirements into practical business 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 operating markets.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting personal-data processing.
• Assess the impact of legal changes and update internal controls proactively.
• Work with Legal, Compliance, Information Security and business teams on protection strategies.
• Provide privacy guidance for new products, services, systems and commercial initiatives.
• Maintain complete Records of Processing Activities.
• Lead Data Protection Impact Assessments for projects presenting elevated privacy risk.
• Conduct privacy-risk assessments and recommend proportionate mitigation measures.
• Review data flows, processing purposes, retention periods and third-party access.
• Support privacy-by-design practices throughout project and system-development lifecycles.
• Manage data-subject requests within applicable legal deadlines.
• Coordinate responses involving access, correction, deletion, restriction or objection rights.
• Oversee the privacy aspects of security incidents and suspected personal-data breaches.
• Ensure incidents are investigated, documented, escalated and resolved appropriately.
• Assess whether regulatory or individual notifications are legally required.
• Act as the primary contact for data-protection authorities and regulatory inquiries.
• Coordinate privacy audits and provide accurate evidence of compliance.
• Design and deliver training, workshops and awareness campaigns.
• Promote a privacy-first culture through practical guidance and recurring communication.
• Monitor compliance performance and report significant risks to senior leadership.
• Evaluate third-party privacy risks and contractual data-protection requirements.

Ideal Profile Applicants must have at least five years of dedicated data-privacy experience, including practical responsibility for compliance programs, privacy assessments and regulatory interpretation. Experience working across multiple jurisdictions is important because the role supports operations in several countries. CIPM, CIPP-E or another recognized privacy certification is preferred. The successful candidate will combine legal and regulatory knowledge with sound operational judgment. Strong written English, careful documentation and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders are essential.

Skills Set

• Multi-jurisdictional privacy compliance
• 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

Why Join Us

This position offers enterprise-level influence over privacy practices within a customer-facing entertainment business operating across several markets. It provides exposure to complex data-processing activities, evolving regulations and cross-functional transformation initiatives. As digital customer experiences expand, the need for trusted privacy leadership continues to grow, creating strong professional relevance and long-term career value.

About the Company

Majid Al Futtaim Entertainment develops and operates leisure and entertainment experiences across regional markets. Its portfolio includes cinemas, family attractions and customer-focused entertainment concepts supported by digital platforms and loyalty interactions. As part of Majid Al Futtaim, the business combines recognized consumer destinations with structured corporate governance and regional operating scale.