Senior Data Privacy & Protection Leader

Gender; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. - Qatar, Doha is seeking a Senior Data Protection & Privacy Specialist to lead and coordinate privacy governance, risk assessments, and incident response within the organization.

You will work with IT, legal, and operations to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data protection, strong knowledge of regulations, and the ability to manage inquiries and investigations while promoting privacy awareness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or related field.
• CIPM or CIPP certifications preferred; equivalent data protection certifications considered.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in data protection, privacy, or information security.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operational activities related to data protection, including receiving and handling complaints, investigations, and privacy‑related inquiries.
• Review and assess Personal Data Management Systems to ensure compliance with applicable privacy requirements and best practices.
• Conduct Personal Data Privacy Risk Assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Evaluate requests involving the processing of sensitive or special-category personal data and submit recommendations to management for approval.
• Execute and support procedures related to privacy complaints, investigations, and incident handling.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable data protection regulations.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and recommendations related to privacy assessments and investigations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote privacy awareness and support continuous improvement of data protection practices.

Job description

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. - Qatar, Doha is seeking a Senior Data Protection & Privacy Specialist to lead and coordinate privacy governance, risk assessments, and incident response within the organization.

You will work with IT, legal, and operations to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data protection, strong knowledge of regulations, and the ability to manage inquiries and investigations while promoting privacy awareness