Data Protection and Privacy Director

Purpose of Job

Job Resposiblites

Job Details

Strategy and Planning  

•    Contribute to the development of Data Management Office business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy
•    Develop the operational plan for Data Protection and Privacy in line with Data Management Office business plan and Risk & Analytics strategic plan 
•    Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Data Protection and Privacy goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans

Budget Management  

•    Discuss Data Protection and Privacy budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process
•    Ensure effective utilization of Data Protection and Privacy budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
•    Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Data Protection and Privacy and mitigates financial and operational risks

Data Privacy and Protection Planning  

•    Follow on the latest development in the field of data privacy and protection in order to integrate and implement international best practices in daily operations
•    Develop Data Protection and Privacy strategy in line with updates in the kingdom privacy laws and NDMO requirements
•    Develop an in-depth understanding of data and systems used across ZATCA to devise control metrics to ensure compliance with the requirements of data protection regime and safeguard confidentiality of personal data
•    Direct development of data privacy and protection policies, standards and procedures while ensuring alignment with ZATCA’s overall strategy
•    Review and approve developed data privacy and protection plans to ensure improvement of ZATCA’s sensitive data and information access protection
•    Promote a culture of awareness of data privacy by reviewing and validating data privacy and protection awareness programs to secure that internal stakeholder’s have a clear and proper understanding of data protection legislations

Data Privacy and Protection Management  

•    Follow-up on implementation of data privacy and protection plans and review identified data issues related to evaluation, integration and automation of data to interfere when needed for resolution 
•    Recommend improvement areas and guide accordingly development of new projects to minimize facing data issues
•    Supervise implementation of improvement action plans to secure enhancement of data privacy and protection
•    Review and approve developed reports and data assessments to keep track on ZATCA’s compliance levels with data standards and policies

People Management  

•    Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
•    Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes
•    Develop individual performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise team and provide regular feedback on performance
•    Establish a high-performance working environment and promote ZATCA values

Communication and Contacs

Education

•  Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or equivalent is required
•  Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or equivalent is preferred

Experience

An optimal of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 3 years of experience in managerial level

Competencies