Head of Data Privacy & Governance

Filinvest Business Services Corporation; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Filinvest Business Services Corporation in Metro Manila seeks a leader to head the Data Privacy Department, overseeing the privacy program across the group and ensuring compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, NPC regulations, and internal policies.

You will drive governance, monitor KPIs, coordinate with COPs and the DPO, conduct PIAs/ROPAs, manage incidents, and lead training to embed privacy by design across all units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; privacy and data protection knowledge preferred.
• Experience leading a privacy program and managing DPIA/PIA risk assessments.
• Strong collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and InfoSec teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Privacy Department and oversee the privacy program.
• Ensure compliance with the Data Privacy Act and NPC regulations across units.
• Develop privacy governance strategies, roadmaps, and KPIs.
• Monitor compliance metrics and program effectiveness; prepare reports.
• Coordinate with COPs, support the DPO on strategic initiatives and audits.
• Oversee PIAs/ROPAs/DSAs and privacy reviews; enforce privacy policies.
• Provide guidance for privacy requirements in projects, systems, vendors.
• Escalate privacy risks and incidents to the DPO and senior management.
• Lead privacy awareness campaigns and training initiatives.

Skills

Data Privacy Compliance

Privacy Risk Management

Data Governance

Privacy Operations

Incident & Breach Management

Vendor Privacy Management

Information Security Knowledge

Audit & Compliance Monitoring

Privacy Awareness & Training

Privacy-by-Design & Tech Governance

Contract & Legal Review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/IS/Cybersecurity/BA/Legal Management

Data Privacy & Protection training

PIA/DPIA, ROPA, DSA knowledge

Information Security / Cybersecurity training

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

CDPO (Certified Data Protection Officer)

Tools

ISO 27001

Job description

Filinvest Business Services Corporation in Metro Manila seeks a leader to head the Data Privacy Department, overseeing the privacy program across the group and ensuring compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, NPC regulations, and internal policies.

You will drive governance, monitor KPIs, coordinate with COPs and the DPO, conduct PIAs/ROPAs, manage incidents, and lead training to embed privacy by design across all units.