Data Protection Manager

For our customer in Basel we are seeking a Senior Manager, Global Data Protection & Privacy to lead enterprise-wide compliance and governance initiatives across our international operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of data protection in one of the world’s leading Agri-Tech organizations.

Start Date : 01/10/2025

End Date : 31/03/2026

About the Role

As Senior Manager, you will:

• Lead the global privacy vision & strategy, ensuring compliance with GDPR and emerging international privacy regulations.
• Oversee our privacy program across 130+ countries, leveraging OneTrust for governance, risk, and compliance.
• Drive organizational maturity in privacy through transformation initiatives, training programs, and stakeholder engagement.
• Build and lead a global privacy team, fostering a strong community of practice and ensuring alignment across diverse functions.
• Provide expert guidance on incident response, crisis management, data breaches, and AI governance (EU AI Act).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global data protection strategy aligned with business goals.
• Implement and optimize the OneTrust privacy management platform across 61+ countries.
• Design and maintain comprehensive privacy frameworks and processes.
• Expand privacy program coverage beyond HR & Marketing to higher-risk global functions.
• Lead incident response, crisis management, and personal data exposure mitigation.
• Deliver enterprise-wide privacy training & awareness programs.

Core Competencies

Technical Expertise

• GDPR + global privacy laws (CCPA, LGPD, PIPEDA, etc.)
• OneTrust implementation & optimization
• Data mapping, DPIAs, risk management frameworks
• AI governance & EU AI Act compliance

Leadership & Strategy

• Global privacy program development & execution
• Cross-functional stakeholder influence & communication
• Talent development in privacy disciplines
• Senior stakeholder engagement & reporting

Operational Management

• Crisis & incident response leadership
• Privacy process optimization
• Regulatory monitoring & compliance advisory
• Training program design & execution

🎓 Qualifications

• Educational background in law, information security, data governance, or related fields.
• Significant experience in privacy program management, regulatory compliance, or data governance.
• Proven track record leading global privacy initiatives and managing international stakeholders.
• Clean criminal record required.