Data Protection Manager – m/f/d

voize; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a data protection expert to own GDPR inquiries, maintain the internal GDPR foundation, and ensure protection measures with product teams. The role involves analyzing data flows, reviewing DPAs, and coordinating with external DPOs to uphold regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on GDPR experience in SaaS (AI-enabled is a plus), strong policy-building skills, and fluency in English with German for local customers. Berlin-based, with work authorization in Germany.

Qualifications

• Hands-on data protection experience with a clear GDPR specialization.
• Experience in a modern SaaS environment with AI-based products.
• Ability to assess and structure compliant use of international sub-processors.
• Solid understanding of data flows through a software product.
• Ability to build processes and policies.
• Understanding of data protection's relation to information security and regulatory topics.
• Pragmatic and creative approach to compliant solutions.
• Business-fluent English; German required for local customers.
• Legal right to work in Germany; capable of English at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Own incoming data protection inquiries from customers and their data protection officers end-to-end
• Maintain the internal GDPR foundation, including retention periods, records of processing activities, and technical and organizational measures
• Ensure data protection measures are implemented with the teams that own the tools
• Maintain an up-to-date picture of how customer data flows through the product in collaboration with tech leads
• Review vendor contracts and data processing agreements (DPA/AVV) and support negotiations
• Maintain data protection documentation in the trust center
• Act as the main interface to the external DPO

Skills

GDPR Specialization

Data Flow Assessment

Policy Development

English proficiency

German language

Job description

• Own incoming data protection inquiries from customers and their data protection officers end-to-end


• Maintain the internal GDPR foundation, including retention periods, records of processing activities, and technical and organizational measures


• Ensure data protection measures are implemented with the teams that own the tools


• Maintain an up-to-date picture of how customer data flows through the product in collaboration with tech leads


• Review vendor contracts and data processing agreements (DPA/AVV) and support negotiations


• Maintain data protection documentation in the trust center


• Act as the main interface to the external DPO

Requirements

• Hands‑on data protection experience with a clear GDPR specialization


• Experience in a modern SaaS environment, including products that use AI


• Ability to assess and structure the compliant use of international sub-processors


• Solid understanding of how data flows through a software product


• Ability to build processes and policies


• Understanding of how data protection connects to information security, quality, and regulatory topics


• Pragmatic and creative approach to finding compliant solutions


• Business-fluent English


• German required for close work with customers based in Germany


• Legal right to work in Germany


• Comfortable using English at B2 level or higher

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in GDPR compliance and data protection within a SaaS environment, with a strong ability to assess data flows and implement effective policies and processes. Proficient in managing vendor contracts and collaborating with technical teams to ensure data protection measures are upheld.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• GDPR Specialization


• Data Protection Experience


• SaaS Environment Familiarity


• Vendor Contract Review


• Business-Fluent English

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Protection


• GDPR Compliance


• Data Processing Agreements


• Data Flow Assessment


• Policy Development

Soft Skills

• Pragmatic Problem Solving


• Creative Solution Finding

Industry Keywords

• SaaS


• Data Protection Officer


• International Sub-Processors


• Information Security


• Regulatory Compliance