Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Job Care; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction sector company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a knowledgeable Data Protection Officer (DPO) to lead data privacy and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with GDPR and local laws. The DPO will be responsible for developing policies, training staff, and monitoring compliance across operational areas. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in data privacy or compliance, with strong knowledge of data protection regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data privacy or compliance, preferably in construction or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and Saudi data protection regulations.
• Excellent understanding of IT security and data lifecycle in project environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Saudi data protection regulations and GDPR.
• Develop and enforce data privacy policies and procedures.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Train staff on data privacy practices.

Skills

Knowledge of GDPR

Data privacy compliance

Regulatory liaison

Data Protection Impact Assessments

Data subject access requests

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, Cybersecurity

Job description

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join our growing team in the construction sector.

As a DPO, you will lead our data privacy and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with GDPR, Saudi data protection laws, and industry-specific regulations. You will play a key role in protecting employee, client, and project data across all operational areas.

Industry: Construction & Engineering

Location: Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Saudi data protection regulations and GDPR
• Develop and enforce data privacy policies and procedures
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Train staff on data privacy practices
• Respond to data subject access requests (DSARs)
• Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities
• Monitor and report data breaches, and coordinate incident response
• Maintain data processing records across departments (HR, legal, IT, etc.)
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate privacy into operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Proven experience in data privacy or compliance (preferably in construction or industrial sectors)
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and Saudi data protection regulations
• Excellent understanding of IT security and data lifecycle in project environments
• Preferred certifications: CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent