Delegado de Protección de Datos

Changan Spain; Alcobendas; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Changan Spain is expanding in Europe and seeking a Data Compliance Manager (DPO for Europe) to lead data protection across our operations. You will implement privacy programs, coordinate with legal, IT and operations, and ensure compliance with GDPR, Data Act, and industry standards.

You will drive audits, risk assessments, and training, while liaising with regulators and internal teams to safeguard vehicle data and customer information across markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on data protection and compliance experience.
• Strong GDPR and Data Act knowledge with automotive sector familiarity.
• Proven track record building data compliance programs from scratch (zero to one).
• Excellent analytical, risk assessment and project management abilities.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain data compliance programs across multiple European markets (GDPR, Data Act, local laws).
• Establish risk management frameworks, data inventories and data mapping.
• Collaborate with legal, IT, and operations to operationalize privacy policies from day one.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on strategic compliance actions.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to close gaps in data protection.

Skills

Data protection

GDPR expertise

Regulatory knowledge

English fluent

Job description

We are a leading Chinese automotive company expanding rapidly in the European market. As

we continue to scale, we are seeking a Data Compliance Manager who will play a critical role

in ensuring our operations are aligned with European data protection regulations and

automotive industry standards.

The Data Compliance Manager (DPO for Europe) will be responsible for managing and ensuring compliance

with data protection regulations across our European operations. This role will require the

individual to have hands‑on experience in establishing data compliance programs,

particularly from scratch (zero to one). The successful candidate will work closely with our

legal, IT, and operations teams to navigate the complexities of European data laws (including

GDPR, Data Act) and the automotive industry’s specific data governance needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain data compliance programs across multiple European markets in line with relevant laws (primarily GDPR, Data Act, local data protection laws, and industry‑specific regulations).
• Establish processes and frameworks for managing data protection risks, including data inventory, assessments, and mapping.
• Work closely with legal, IT, viehcle technology team and business teams to create and operationalize data privacy and security policies, ensuring compliance from day one of operations.
• Monitor regulatory developments related to data privacy and protection, particularly those impacting the automotive sector, and advise the company on strategic compliance actions.
• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to identify gaps in data protection measures and develop corrective actions.
• Provide training and support to internal teams regarding data privacy requirements and best practices.
• Handle data protection inquiries, complaints, and breaches, ensuring timely and compliant responses.
• Build relationships with local regulatory bodies and industry groups to stay updated on best practices and potential regulatory changes.
• Over time, recruit and manage a small team of data compliance professionals as the company expands.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in data protection and compliance, ideally within the automotive industry or a highly regulated sector.
• Knowledge: Strong expertise in European data protection laws, including GDPR, with a deep understanding of how these laws impact the automotive sector.
• Experience in Building Compliance Programs: Proven track record of building data compliance programs from the ground up (zero to one), including data audits, risk management frameworks, and operational policies.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the automotive industry’s data compliance challenges, such as vehicle data, connected services, and customer data management.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, handling complex tasks and evolving requirements.
• Fluent in English (additional European languages a plus).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a rapidly growing company with ambitious plans in Europe.
• Opportunity to shape and lead the data compliance function from the ground up.
• Work in a dynamic, multicultural environment with a high level of responsibility.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a proactive, experienced data compliance professional with a passion for the automotive industry and a hands‑on approach to building compliance frameworks, we would