Data protection (DP) consultant
Core
Provide expert advice and support to ensure data protection compliance across engineering projects, products, services, and enterprise IT systems.
Role type
Data Protection Consultant
Builds
Compliance-aligned products, services, and IT systems
Domain
Technology / Data Privacy & Security
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Data protection compliance, Privacy by Design, Privacy by Default, risk assessment, vendor risk management, audit participation, regulatory knowledge (DPDPA/GDPR)
Preferred skills
CIPP/A, CIPP/E, or DCPLA certification, ISO 27001/27701 Lead Auditor certification, risk mitigation strategy
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with data protection standards for personal data processing; Advise on data protection requirements during product development and solution design; Coordinate with Security Managers to define technical and organizational measures; Guide teams on implementing Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default principles; Draft, review, and negotiate information security and data protection documents and agreements; Collaborate with international data protection teams to ensure compliance with target markets; Manage data protection aspects during the entire product lifecycle; Conduct supplier assessment and vendor risk management; Support risk assessments and participate in audits and quality gate reviews; Update project master data and MIS reports for compliance.
Seniority
Mid-level (4–6 years experience)
