Synonical Consulting - Project Manager - Data Privacy/GDPR Technology

GDPR Project Manager to provide support for Data Privacy streams from technology perspective and support the overall delivery and operations of the Group's Data Privacy program.

Responsibilities

- Provide representation at the key working groups across the organization's Data Privacy Program.

- Drive the implementation of GDPR initiatives across the technology estate already identified including key initiatives such as retention/archival implementation, embedding Privacy-by-Design principles into new and existing implementations, evaluating records of data processing and data flow analysis in achieving compliance to privacy principles.

- Co-ordinate with relevant Leads and Stakeholders within Privacy team to receive clarification in order to ensure all identified gaps are addressed.

- Escalate key risks/issues relating to the progress of the program, produce reports, presentations and status updates.

- Liaising with other GDPR stakeholders in driving data privacy program for the whole organization including support the implementation of the Privacy Strategy, Target Operating Model and Privacy Framework.

- Develop and implement privacy data governance to ensure that data lifecycle is defined, data mapping and data flows are visualized, and data inventory details are maintained.

- Support in assessing and implementing relevant tools to support various GDPR compliance requirements in alignment with identified vendors.

- Collaborate with business and technology teams in data privacy impact assessments to ensure that risks associated with technology solutions are properly evaluated.

Qualifications:

- Ideally 3-5 years- Data Privacy/GDPR knowledge essential

- Strong Project Management and reporting experience within a large scale transformation project preferably in the Financial Services industry

- PMP and/or CIPP/E and/or CIPT certifications desirable

- Knowledge of ICO Guidelines, DPA rules and PECR rules

- Experience in implementing Data Privacy solutions

- Knowledge of Agile & Waterfall project management methodologies

- Strong compliance advisory experience, gained within a business environment

Qualities Required:

- Ability to perform under high pressure in a dynamic environment to strict deadlines, with the ability to address multiple activities concurrently.

- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with IT, project and application development teams, management and business personnel.

- Ability to build effective working relationships, working inclusively with stakeholders to understand their business requirements.

- Willingness to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities as needed

- Ability to build relationships with and liaise with external customers and stakeholders

- Having the ability to adapt to changing priorities and arrangement

- Ability to work independently

- Attention to detail