Data Privacy Specialist / Data Privacy Consultant

ALTEN; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employment

Medicover medical care

Medicover Benefits platform

Medicover Sport card

Referral Program

Relocation opportunities

Training & certifications

Group life insurance

Job summary

ALTEN Polska is seeking an experienced Data Privacy & Compliance professional to guide business users, conduct privacy assessments, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across markets. You will ensure alignment with global privacy frameworks and stay ahead of regulatory changes.

The role requires 6–8 years of privacy experience, strong communication skills, and fluency in English. A full‑time contract is offered with opportunities for professional growth within ALTEN Polska.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in data privacy, compliance, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management, able to build partnerships and translate concepts quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide business users across markets in accurately inputting cases to meet control requirements.
• Conduct privacy assessments of operational processes and mitigate data-related risks.
• Collaborate with project managers to implement data privacy initiatives in programs.
• Raise awareness of evolving data privacy laws and their impact on operations.
• Act as a subject matter expert on global data privacy and protection laws with Legal and Compliance teams.

Skills

Data privacy

Compliance

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

ALTEN – A Global Leader in Engineering and IT Services

Founded in France in 1988, the ALTEN Group is a leading technological partner serving the world’s largest clients. In 2023, it achieved revenues exceeding 4.07 billion euros and employs over 57,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers and IT experts.

ALTEN Polska has been operating for 13 years, supporting its clients' innovation, research and development, and IT systems. It has offices in Kraków, Warsaw, Wrocław, Gdańsk, and Poznań.

It serves key industries such as aerospace, space, industrial solutions, automotive, railway, energy, finance, telecommunications, and retail.

Areas of expertise: business analysis, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data analysis and cloud solutions, application development, software testing, project management, embedded software, quality management, industrialization, digital transformation, and industrial engineering.

What You’ll Do

• Guide business users across multiple markets and global functions in accurately inputting cases into systems to meet control requirements.
• Conduct privacy assessments of operational processes, identifying and mitigating data-related risks across the organization using effective tools, training, and guidance.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure data privacy initiatives are understood and implemented within programs.
• Raise awareness of evolving data privacy laws and regulations and their impact on operations.
• Act as a subject matter expert on global data privacy and protection laws, working closely with Legal, Data Privacy, and Regulatory Compliance teams to communicate data risk policies.
• Contribute to the development, management, and maintenance of data standards, policies, and methodologies aligned with global data privacy frameworks.
• Develop and administer training materials, guidance, and educational resources for employees.
• Identify areas for improvement in local data privacy practices.
• Support the development and delivery of data privacy and protection controls to ensure compliant use of data and information across global business requirements.
• Stay updated on legislative changes, conduct gap analyses, and help design remedial programs while highlighting ongoing risks.
• Work with stakeholders to plan future data privacy needs and ensure alignment with global scope.

Requirements

• Experience: 6–8 years in data privacy, compliance, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and quickly apply new concepts to assignments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build partnerships and understand technical and commercial concepts rapidly.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and mitigate data risks, with a focus on materiality and prioritization.
• Strong communication skills—capable of explaining complex issues clearly and bridging gaps between business, IT, and legal teams.
• Resilience under pressure and ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Proven track record of taking ownership and working independently.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).

We offer:

We offer a full-time employment contract

• Stable and long-term cooperation
• Well-defined career path at the European leader in engineering & IT consulting
• Participation in company conferences, trainings, workshops, integration meetings, etc.
• Certification and training opportunities
• Opportunity to relocate and work in different ALTEN Polska branches
• After completion of the project, opportunity to engage in a subsequent one within the company
• Introduction and cooperation with dedicated Competences Manager
• Medicover medical care
• Medicover Benefits platform
• Medicover Sport card
• Referral Program
• Layette for a newborn employee’s child
• Group life insurance

We also offer cooperation based on a B2B or Contract of mandate (UZ). As part of this cooperation, you may have the opportunity to:

• Access the Medicover Sport program on a self-funded basis
• Access the Medicover Platform
• Access Allianz insurance option on a self-funded basis
• Access expert’s support from Competences Center and Practices & Expertise functions
• Support additional business initiatives (PoCs, client engagements, and technical assessments) under a separately agreed scope
• Access to professional certifications with our technology partners (e.g. Google, ISTQB)
• Participate in relevant industry events
• Participate in the Knowledge Sharing Program
• Participate in Referral program
• Continue cooperation through subsequent projects, after completion of the project

Join our team and let’s build tomorrow’s world today!