Data Privacy Specialist – PDPL & DPIA Expert (On-site Riyadh)

Client of MENA Consultant; Riyadh; Sur place; SAR 250 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Client of MENA Consultant is seeking a Data Privacy Expert to lead and oversee the organization’s personal data protection program, ensuring PDPL compliance and alignment with SDAIA/NDMO. The role focuses on implementing privacy-by-design, carrying out DPIAs, updating RoPA, and coordinating privacy initiatives across departments to strengthen data protection awareness and governance.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of privacy principles, and a

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in data protection or data privacy
• Solid knowledge of fundamental data privacy principles (data minimization, purpose limitation, lawful basis, accountability)
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining data protection policies, procedures, and standards including DPIAs
• Comprehensive understanding of PDPL, NDMO and SDAIA standards
• Experience performing privacy risk assessments, DPIAs and audits
• Familiarity with data classification and controls for protecting personal data
• Familiarity with data privacy management tools
• Privacy certifications such as CIPM, CIPP/E, or CDMP/DAMA

Responsabilités

• Conduct privacy compliance assessments and internal audits against PDPL and related standards
• Review data processing activities to identify non-compliance or data handling risks
• Assist investigations into potential personal data protection violations and maintain compliance records
• Conduct regular DPIAs and maintain RoPA and privacy risk registers
• Draft and update privacy notices, consent mechanisms, and DSAR processes
• Support third-party/privacy reviews and cross-border processing controls

Connaissances

Data privacy principles

Data minimization

Purpose limitation

Lawful basis

Accountability

DPIAs

Policies, procedures & standards

PDPL, NDMO, SDAIA standards

Privacy risk assessments

Audits & DPIAs

Data classification & controls

Data privacy tools

Privacy certifications (CIPM/CIPP/E/CD

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Computer Science, Information Management, Cybersecurity, or related field

Description du poste

Client of MENA Consultant is seeking a Data Privacy Expert to lead and oversee the organization’s personal data protection program, ensuring PDPL compliance and alignment with SDAIA/NDMO. The role focuses on implementing privacy-by-design, carrying out DPIAs, updating RoPA, and coordinating privacy initiatives across departments to strengthen data protection awareness and governance.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of privacy principles, and a