Data Protection Office Manager

PwC Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Singapore is seeking a Manager in the Data Protection Office to strengthen governance and promote a positive data culture. You will implement global policies locally, oversee privacy compliance reviews, investigate incidents and advise on remedial actions, while coordinating with Legal and Risk teams.

You will also develop training materials, lead reporting, and guide junior staff, contributing to ongoing data protection improvements across the firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working experience in a risk-related role, with 2+ years in data privacy, data protection and/or data governance
• Familiarity with AI data governance is favourable but not mandatory
• Certifications like CIPP, CIPE, CIPM or CAIGP are advantageous but not mandatory
• Experience coaching and guiding junior team members is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing global policies and developing local policies and guidance in data protection and privacy
• Conduct reviews to ensure privacy and data protection compliance and address issues
• Investigate data incidents and privacy matters, advise on remedial actions and report as needed
• Review data protection controls in technology risk assessments for firm solutions
• Support legal and risk management processes around privacy and data protection, including contract negotiations
• Develop training material and deliver training on data protection and privacy
• Assist with internal and external reporting
• Lead ad-hoc projects

Skills

Data privacy

Data protection

Risk management

Project management

Communication

Coaching & mentoring

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

Facilitating compliance through accountability, building clients’ trust and safeguarding the firm’s data and reputation are at the heart of the Data Protection Office. A career in the Data Protection Office provides you with a great opportunity to drive continuous data protection improvements and promote a positive data culture.

We are currently seeking a suitable candidate to join the team as a Manager to provide support to the DPO team in developing guidance and monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, contractual obligations as well as internal policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with implementing global policies and developing local policies and guidance in the areas of data protection and privacy, with a view for efficiency through the use of technology
• Conduct reviews to ensure privacy and data protection compliance and proactively address potential privacy and data protection issues
• Investigate data incidents and privacy matters including providing the relevant advice and suggest remedial actions and undertake reporting to the relevant parties as needed
• Review data protection controls in technology risk assessments for technology solutions adopted by the firm
• Support Legal and Risk Management processes around privacy and data protection issues, including supporting contract negotiations
• Develop training material and deliver training on data protection and privacy
• Assist with periodic internal and external reporting
• Lead ad-hoc projects

About You

• At least 5+ years of working experience in a risk-related role, of which, at least 2+years of experience in data privacy, data protection and/or data governance
• Familiarity or experience with AI data governance is favourable but not mandatory
• Possessing certifications like CIPP, CIPE, CIPM or CAIGP will be advantageous but not mandatory
• Some experience in coaching and guiding junior team members is preferred
• Be able to guide and coach junior team members
• Be a team player who is well-spoken, resourceful, confident, mature and an effective communicator with personnel across all grade levels within the firm.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Good project management skills
• Possess a high level of resilience and positive work attitude
• Willingness to learn and deliver timely and quality results to internal stakeholders

Education

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Degrees/Field Of Study Required

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Training, Corporate Litigations, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Information Security, Information Technology Applications, Intellectual Curiosity, Investigation, Law Practice, Learning Agility, Legal Advice {+ 21 more}

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes