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The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for overseeing the company's compliance with the Saudi PDPL and applicable privacy regulations. This role ensures that personal data across the company's CPaaS, SaaS, and AI products is processed lawfully, securely, and transparently. The DPO serves as an independent privacy oversight function and advisor to management on data protection risks and regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and maintain the company's Privacy Management Framework.
- Maintain RoPA and oversee DPIAs/PIAs.
- Ensure compliance with PDPL and SDAIA regulations.
- Oversee Data Subject Request (DSR) handling and response timelines.
- Review and approve vendor DPAs and cross-border data transfers.
- Advise on privacy-by-design in new products and AI initiatives.
- Act as a point of contact with regulators and support audits.
- Provide periodic privacy reporting to senior management.
- Lead privacy awareness and training programs for employees.
- Support customer-facing privacy transparency and education initiatives.
Job Requirements:
- 2-4 years in privacy, compliance, or regulatory roles.
- Strong knowledge of Saudi PDPL.
- Experience in technology/SaaS environments.
- Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or FIP preferred.
- Strong understanding of PDPL and SDAIA guidance.
- Experience with RoPA, DPIA, and DSR processes.
- Knowledge of cross-border data transfer rules.
- Vendor DPA review expertise.
- Ability to operate independently and objectively.
- Strong documentation and audit-readiness mindset.
- Executive communication and reporting capability.
- Ability to constructively challenge business decisions.
Work Conditions:
- Competitive salary and bonus.
- GOSI deduction coverage.
- Share scheme (we are all owners!).
- 30 holiday days after the first anniversary.
- Your Birthday off!
- Spend up to 5 weeks per year working from anywhere in the world!
- Paid leave for new parents.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in Arabic and English is preferred.
