- 12/23/2024
- 100%
- Employee
- Unlimited employment
Data Protection Manager
Data Protection Manager
Department: Technology
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Zurich
Description
As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.
Are you a communicative, pro-active and service-focused person that is able to support the implementation of a global privacy strategy? Do you have experience in performing data protection impact assessments, reviewing data processing agreements and managing records of processing activities using best-practice technology?
We are looking for an excellent communicator and team player to support our Data Protection & Cybersecurity Risk Department as a Data Protection Manager, join the team and support us on our mission.
Are you a communicative, pro-active and service-focused person that is able to support the implementation of a global privacy strategy? Do you have experience in performing data protection impact assessments, reviewing data processing agreements and managing records of processing activities using best-practice technology?
We are looking for an excellent communicator and team player to support our Data Protection & Cybersecurity Risk Department as a Data Protection Manager, join the team and support us on our mission.
THE POSITION
These are your key tasks:
- Lead privacy by design reviews of projects, products, events or initiatives, incorporating data privacy principles into those initiatives.
- Provide data privacy advice to internal and external stakeholders, in support of rapid-solutioning to meet identified needs.
- Support contract negotiations on an as-needed basis to review data privacy contractual provisions with partners and third-party suppliers, such as data processing agreements and data transfer agreements.
- Conduct or oversee legal research. Interpret and apply a risk-based assessment of how legal requirements affect new projects, products events or initiatives.
- Keep abreast of technological developments, changes in the law, and enforcement trends, and their impact on data privacy in the world of football.
- Develop guidance, awareness and training as needed for internal and external audiences.
- Build and maintain strong and trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Effectively work with cross-functional teams in on-site and remote locations, in an engaged, business-focused, and pragmatic manner.
YOUR PROFILE
We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.
And we respect our values. Always.
For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.
The specific competencies we require for this position are:
- Law degree. CIPP/CIPM/CIPT certification strongly desired,
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a data privacy function within a major law firm or a multinational corporation,
- Strong substantive knowledge of EEA/CH/US/BR privacy and security laws as well as a working knowledge of international privacy and data protection laws,
- Experience and expertise with conducting privacy by design reviews,
- Prior role in providing data privacy legal guidance to internal and external stakeholders,
- Experience in monitoring privacy trends and developments and translating those into actionable guidance or requirements,
- Strong project management, communication and organizational skills,
- Ocasional travel required,
- Ability to work well under pressure with diligence, organization, and minimal supervision, and provide practical advice to stakeholders.,
- Must have ability to effectively conduct privacy reviews, and provide business-focused advice as a trusted partner,
- Proven ability to develop vision, operationalize, and implement strategy,
- Demonstrated ability to identify, understand and assess trends and developments in data privacy, explain issues in a practical, results focused manner,
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface, and develop relationships and work cross-culturally,
- Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to articulate the organization´s vision and to seek out areas of risk and priority,
- Ability to consistently apply good judgment and prioritize,
- English required, French, Spanish and/or German a plus.
PERKS & BENEFITS
The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:
- Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
- Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
- Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
- Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
- Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
- Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
- Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
- Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
- Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.
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