Data Protection and Privacy Director

Purpose of Job

The job holder is responsible for monitoring proper implementation of data privacy and protection strategy, following-up on updates in privacy laws, rules and NDMO requirements to direct development and update of ZATCA’s data policies, standards and procedures while following-up on plan implementation to secure continuous enhancement of data privacy and protection.

Job Responsibilities

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
  
  
  

Job Details

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

Data Analytics - Advanced

Operational Excellence - Proficient

Professionalism - Proficient

Collaboration and Communication - Proficient

IT Compliance - Advanced

Database Design and Operations - Advanced

Develop Teams - Proficient

Data Management Planning and Design - Advanced

Leading by Example - Proficient

Policy Making - Advanced

Strategic Thinking - Developing

Results Oriented - Proficient

Customer Focus - Proficient

Data Processing - Advanced

Enablement of Change and Innovation - Proficient