Global Data Protection Manager

WPP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global marketing services company is seeking a Global Data Protection Manager to shape and implement a worldwide data protection strategy. You will lead privacy initiatives, manage risks, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations like GDPR and CCPA. The ideal candidate has experience in data privacy within a multinational context, outstanding communication skills, and a proactive approach to privacy risk management. Join us to foster a strong culture of responsible AI and privacy-by-design.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data privacy/protection, preferably in a multinational setting.
• Deep practical expertise in global data protection laws like GDPR, CCPA, and others.
• Ability to lead complex privacy programs and projects.
• Exceptional communication skills to simplify complex concepts.
• Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead key projects such as privacy tool implementation and vendor assessments.
• Create and maintain global privacy policies ensuring compliance with international laws.
• Develop comprehensive global privacy training promoting responsible data practices.
• Identify and remediate global privacy risks, contributing to privacy-by-design.
• Advise on complex global privacy queries collaborating with Legal and IT.
• Track and report on the effectiveness of WPP's global data protection framework.

Skills

Data privacy/protection experience

Regulatory knowledge in GDPR and CCPA

Program and project management

Exceptional communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

Relevant privacy certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM)

Tools

Privacy-enhancing technologies

Job description

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We\'re committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Join WPP\'s Global Privacy Team as a Global Data Protection Manager. You\'ll be crucial in shaping and implementing our worldwide data protection strategy, including the interplay with existing and new AI regulations. This role drives compliance, operational effectiveness, and fosters a strong culture of privacy-by-design and responsible AI across our global network.

What You\'ll Do:

• Lead Global Privacy Initiatives:Drive key projects like privacy tool implementation, data mapping, and vendor assessment frameworks.
• Develop & Implement Standards:Create and maintain global privacy policies and resources, ensuring compliance with evolving international laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPL, EU AI Act, and other AI-specific regulations).
• Design Training Programs:Develop and coordinate comprehensive global privacy training, promoting responsible data practices, including for AI.
• Manage Risk & Remediation:Identify, assess, and support remediation of global privacy risks, contributing to DPIA processes and privacy-by-design.
• Provide Expert Guidance:Serve as a central subject matter expert, advising on complex global privacy queries and collaborating with Legal, Security, and IT.
• Monitor & Report:Track and report on the effectiveness of WPP\'s global data protection framework and compliance activities.

Who You Are

You\'re a highly organised, analytical, and proactive privacy professional with a global mindset. You can strategically identify and address data processing risks, including those related to AI, with pragmatic and scalable solutions. You champion a risk-based approach, understand the critical value of data, and thrive in a dynamic, global environment. You\'re a continuous learner, adaptable, detail-oriented, and excellent at navigating complex situations while collaborating effectively across all levels.

What You\'ll Bring

• Experience: Proven experience in data privacy/protection, preferably in a multinational setting. Experience in media/advertising is a plus.
• Regulatory Knowledge:Deep practical expertise in global data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, PIPL, EU AI Act, etc.) and emerging frameworks.
• Program & Project Management:Proven ability to lead complex privacy programs and projects.
• Communication:Exceptional communication skills, able to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
• Collaboration:Excellent collaboration and stakeholder influence across diverse teams and cultures.
• Certifications:Relevant privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) are beneficial.
• Technical Acumen:Familiarity with privacy-enhancing technologies and tools is a plus.

Who you are: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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We believe the best work happens when we\'re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That\'s why we\’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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