Title: Data Protection Manager

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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About Accenture Security

Join Accenture Security to pioneer security solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed services. Using the coolest next-gen tech, you’ll have every chance to stay one step ahead of cybercrime and out-hack the hackers.

Accenture Security provides comprehensive security services – from security strategy development to business transformation, to managed security services – on demand and at a global scale to help mitigate risks and take full advantage of advanced technologies and proven risk management models. Our experienced team of global security professionals helps businesses understand their risks and build resilience from the inside out, giving them the confidence to focus on what matters most: innovation and business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure data processing of personal identifiable information or any critical data is protected and disposed when necessary

• Ensure consent management is within the data processing lifecycle

• Monitor and enforce the organization to comply with local data protection regulations as well as international regulations such as GDPR

• Develop data protection policies and conduct periodic data protection impact assessments

• Educate employees on their responsibilities regarding processing data

• Act as the point of contact and advisor to any issues that may arise during or after the data processing lifecycle is complete

• Liaison with legal advisors and enforce contractors to oblige to the organization’s data protection and privacy requirements

Qualifications:

• 8+ year of experience in Data Security tools Demonstrable experience of Data Privacy regulations and requirements

• Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, internal audit concepts, standards and processes

• Certifications - CDPSE (Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer) and Other relevant Data & Privacy certification

Why join us?

• We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues.

• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools.

• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards.

• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends.

• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live.

Next Steps

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About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 774,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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