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In this role, you manage a data protection management system, conduct data protection impact assessments, coordinate technical measures, and handle the processing of data subject rights and data breaches.

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Your role in the team

  • Management of a Data Protection Management System (DPMS), including policies, processes, and KPIs.
  • Maintaining a record of processing activities (RoPA); conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA/DSFA) and balancing of legitimate interests.
  • Coordination of technical and organizational measures (TOM) in accordance with Art. 32 GDPR with IT/InfoSec and their regular review.
  • Management of data breaches (reporting, forensics, insights gained) and process-compliant handling of data subject rights (access, deletion, etc.).
  • Contract management within the scope of data processing agreements (DPA), including standard contractual clauses, transfers to third countries, TOM reviews, and supplier audits.
  • Training sessions, awareness campaigns, and consulting for specialized departments; sparring for product development ('Privacy by Design/Default').
  • Planning and conducting internal audits/gap analyses; follow-up on actions and reporting to management.
  • Monitoring of legal/regulatory developments (GDPR/BDSG, TTDSG/ePrivacy, Schrems II, guidelines from supervisory authorities).
  • Close collaboration with the Information Security, Legal/Compliance, IT departments, and, if applicable, the Data Protection Officer.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • Completed master's degree (e.g., Law, Business Informatics, Computer Science, or Business Administration with a focus on Compliance) or a comparable qualification.

Qualifications

  • Very good knowledge of GDPR/BDSG; understanding of ISO 27001/27701 and ISMS processes.
  • Proficient handling of DPIA, RoPA, TOM, AV agreements, SCCs, and processes related to the rights of data subjects or incidents.
  • Strong communication and consulting skills; ability to implement complex requirements practically.
  • Structured, independent working style; high result orientation and team skills.
  • German at least C1, English at least B2.

Experience

  • Several years of experience in operational data protection management.

What we offer

  • Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work.
  • A modern, diverse, and exceptional working environment with close proximity to science and research at the intersection of several innovative technology sectors.
  • An interesting and diverse activity in a large, internationally active IT competence center.
  • Collaboration within a competent and dedicated team.
  • Support in qualifying and further developing your skills both in an academic environment and with regard to a career in business.
  • Public sector social benefits.

Benefits

Topics you will work on

Job locations

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  • Location Göttingen
    Niedersachsen, Germany

About your employer

As the university computing center for the Georg-August University of Göttingen and computing and IT competence center for the Max Planck Society, we offer a wide range of information and communication services for science.

Company size
250+ Employees
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid
Industry
Healthcare, Social Sector
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Data protection manager

Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH Göttingen