Data Privacy Operations Specialist

Tsaaro Consulting; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data privacy consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Data Privacy Operations Specialist focused on PDPL compliance. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in Data Privacy Operations, extensive knowledge of PDPL and global privacy regulations, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and training support for certifications. The ideal candidate is fluent in English, with Arabic as a plus, and will have the opportunity to work on high-impact international projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Training support for industry-recognized certifications

Flexible work hours

Opportunity to work on international projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in Data Privacy Operations with 10+ years overall experience.
• Deep understanding of Saudi Arabia’s PDPL and global privacy regulations.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of PDPL and NDMO requirements.
• Conduct RoPA, PIAs and manage Consent & Cookie Management.
• Collaborate on process documentation and privacy controls.

Skills

Data Privacy Operations

Understanding of PDPL

Cross-functional team collaboration

Data Governance tools

Consent Management

Tools

Informatica

Securiti.ai

Job description

About Us

Tsaaro’s prime focus is on Data Privacy and Security. Our team of specialist data privacy consultants, information security consultants, and penetration testers help and advise our clients to make running a secure business easier, with high efficiency. Everything we do is tailored to the individual organizational requirements, aligned with their budget and resource challenges. We take a pragmatic, risk-based approach to provide our clients with real-world, workable advice, guidance, and support that helps them to deal with a wide range of security and privacy-related challenges.

Job Title

Data Privacy Operations Specialist – PDPL Compliance

Location

Onsite – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Experience Required

Min 5+ years in Data Privacy Operations | 10+ years overall professional experience

Duration

6–9 months project (extendable)

Start Date

Immediate (post client onboarding)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support implementation of PDPL and NDMO requirements across business functions.
• Conduct RoPA, PIAs for Processes and Systems, and oversee Consent & Cookie Management operations.
• Manage Data Sharing Agreements, Third-Party Privacy Risk Assessments, and Breach Response workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on process documentation, integration of privacy controls, and operational rollout.
• Support BI teams in developing PDPL dashboards using Informatica, Power BI, and related tools.
• Assist in the design and delivery of training and awareness programs across user groups.
• Contribute to User Acceptance Testing (UAT), quality assurance, and delivery of bilingual documentation (Arabic / English).

Requirements

• Deep understanding of Saudi Arabia’s PDPL and global privacy regulations.
• Hands‑on experience with RoPA, PIAs, Consent Management, and data governance tools (e.g., Informatica, Securiti.ai).
• Strong ability to work with cross‑functional teams, including IT, compliance, and business stakeholders.
• Prior experience delivering in high‑governance environments (Banking / Financial Services preferred).
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance bonuses.
• Training support for industry‑recognized certifications.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid options (if applicable).
• Exposure to high‑impact, international projects in the Middle East and beyond.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, collaborative, and fast‑growing privacy team.