Privacy Manager in Germany at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Privacy Manager based in Germany.
This role sits at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation, supporting a fast-moving organization operating in a complex global data environment. You will play a key part in shaping how privacy, AI governance, and data protection are embedded across products, services, and commercial activities. The position involves close collaboration with engineering, product, legal, and commercial teams to ensure privacy-by-design principles are effectively implemented. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping teams navigate evolving regulatory frameworks while enabling business growth. The environment is international, highly technical, and strongly focused on scalable cloud infrastructure and AI-driven solutions. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence product design, risk management, and customer trust across global markets.
- Provide expert guidance to marketing, sales, IT, product, and operations teams on privacy, AI governance, and data protection compliance across regional and global initiatives
- Conduct and oversee privacy risk assessments, including vendor due diligence for cloud providers, infrastructure partners, and third-party service providers
- Support cross-border data transfer mechanisms such as SCCs, TIAs, and adequacy frameworks, ensuring compliant global data flows
- Advise on privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default principles throughout product development and system architecture decisions
- Draft, review, and maintain privacy documentation including DPIAs, RoPAs, policies, notices, FAQs, and internal governance materials
- Provide legal and compliance input on commercial agreements such as SaaS, licensing, and data processing contracts
- Partner with security, risk, and engineering teams to manage privacy incidents, data breaches, and regulatory notifications within required timelines
- Support privacy aspects of AI and data governance initiatives, ensuring responsible and compliant use of emerging technologies
- Advise marketing teams on compliant use of customer data across digital marketing, advertising, and communications channels
- LLM, J.D., or equivalent legal qualification with strong academic background
- 6+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, or related compliance roles, ideally in international or technology-focused organizations
- Strong knowledge of European data protection laws (GDPR) as well as global frameworks including UK GDPR, Swiss FADP, and US privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA)
- Hands-on experience with DPIAs, RoPAs, vendor assessments, and cross-border data transfer mechanisms
- Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and review privacy and data protection clauses in commercial agreements
- Experience advising stakeholders across legal, product, engineering, and commercial functions in a corporate or enterprise setting
- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex regulatory concepts for non-legal audiences
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound risk-based decisions
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market standards
- Flexible working arrangements and remote-friendly culture
- Strong focus on learning, development, and career progression
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI, cloud, and data-driven technologies
- International, collaborative, and highly skilled work environment
- High level of autonomy and ownership in your role
- Exposure to complex global regulatory and product challenges