Data Privacy Manager

Vodafone Group Plc; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working kit

Ergonomic kit allowance

Digital meal voucher

Transportation allowance

Private health insurance

Discounts on products & services

Job summary

Vodafone Group Plc in Turkey seeks an experienced leader to drive data privacy and information security programs across the VF Group Privacy function. You will partner with the DPO, IT security teams, and business units to ensure robust privacy governance and risk mitigation.

The role requires 10+ years in privacy/security, strong regulatory knowledge, and a proven ability to lead complex projects in a global context. Hybrid work options and broad stakeholder engagement are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical & Electronic or Computing).
• 10+ years of experience in information security, data privacy, data management or programme management.
• Project/programme management skills with multi-discipline coordination.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and security governance.
• Excellent analytical and written/verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work with a global team and influence senior management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, coordination, and execution of data privacy compliance practices.
• Manage Data Protection and Information Security Policy design and delivery.
• Develop processes to mitigate Information Security and Data Protection risks.
• Maintain data protection registers, data retention, and breach notification.
• Lead privacy impact assessments and data protection audits.
• Collaborate with VF Group Privacy and Vodafone Turkey DPO on inquiries or incidents.
• Coordinate with technical and business teams to capture PII requirements in Agile development.
• Oversight of supplier due diligence and third-party data handling.

Skills

Data privacy

Information security

Project management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical & Electronic or Computing)

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for assisting in the design, development, coordination, and execution of data privacycompliance practices that identify risks to the business and demonstrate compliance; also supporting thecreation and maintenance of security policies, standards and guidelines.
• Manage the design, delivery and development of the Data Protection and Information Security Policy toensure it comprehensively meets current business needs and evolves to provide clear added value.
• Develop the operational processes and controls, and assess their effectiveness in mitigating InformationSecurity and Data Protection risks faced by VFTR and VF Group Privacy
• Lead the business with the creation and maintenance of data protection registers to monitor and trackdata sharing arrangements, data retention policies, breach notification, VERBIS registrations and effectiveasset management and disposal.
• Facilitate the remediation of identified vulnerabilities for IT security and IT risk.
• Perform regular data discovery exercises to ensure all personal identified data is identified and monitored.
• Act as the project manager/lead on IT security for projects providing subject matter expertise andtechnical knowledge in the areas of information security and data protection to VF Technology Security
• Privacy Impact Assessments on new products and complete Data Protection Audits on business functionsand key risk areas.
• Member of VF Group Privacy, working with the Data Protection Officer, on any enquiries or incidentsrelated to PI data.
• Liaise with the technical teams and business teams to ensure PII data requirements are captured duringAgile development process.
• Liaise with 3rd parties that may store sensitive data on behalf of Lifetime, ensuring that the data is storedand monitored appropriately. Act as the part of the supplier due diligence team.
• Proactively monitor changes to data protection legislation, communicating and managing changes as theyapply to the business
• Create and manage information security and risk management awareness training programs for allemployees, contractors and approved system users
• Responsible for Governance of Privacy Commitee meetings
• Assist Vodafone Turkey DPO in all related matters as desired
• Assist Vodafone Group Privacy team for certain projects in the local market
• Advise and supporting the business to manage privacy risks on a day-to-day basis, including handling andreviewing privacy impact assessments, where necessary, data inventories/mapping and other documentsto evidence the organisation’s data privacy compliance;
• Horizon scanning for upcoming regulatory issues which could impact upon Vodafone’s operations andcraft appropriate technical strategy and direction;
• Operate privacy by design programme as desired;
• Operate artificial intelligence programme as desired;
• Responsible for supporting ongoing or potential data privacy audits;
• Collaborate with Cyber Security and other teams in investigating, documenting, and remediating potentialprivacy incidents that impact personal data;
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential data privacy vulnerabilities;

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering (e.g.Electric & Electronic or Computing)
• Minimum 10 + years of relevant experience in information security, data privacy, data management orprogramme management, and process design
• Project / Programme Management skills - demonstrable track record successfully managing projects atthe highest technical and tactical levels, coordinating multi-discipline projects
• Strong knowledge and experience in data privacy regulations, privacy by design, professional securitymanagement certifications, data governance, security incident management
• Excellent analytical skills and understanding of processes, risks and controls
• Exceptional risks and issues management, change control
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate and influence decision-making with senior management
• Ability to work with a global team. Energetic, self-starter, flexible, goal-oriented

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

We like to keep them flexible:

• Vflexy: Flexible Benefits Program
• Hybrid working kit
• Ergonomic kit allowance
• Digital meal voucher
• Flexible transportation allowance.
• Employee assistance hotline & counselling
• Comprehensive and flexible private health insurance
• Discounted price deals for wide range of products & services

Plus, plenty more to enjoy!If you want to know more about us and what we do, then visit our website: www.vodafone.com.tr

https://www.vodafone.com.tr/insan-kaynaklari

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Data Privacy By applying for this job, you accept the Vodafone Privacy Policy. Please visit Privacy Policy web page at https://careers.vodafone.com/privacy-policy/turkey/ for further details.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.