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About the Opportunity

emagine is seeking a Senior PDPL Consultant for a full-time, 6-month contract position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is designed for a professional with 5-10 years of experience in data protection, focusing on the implementation and operationalization of Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). The consultant will play a critical role in ensuring organizational compliance and supporting various teams in managing privacy-related tasks effectively.

Role Overview

The Senior PDPL Consultant will be instrumental in guiding the organization through the complexities of PDPL compliance. This involves a hands-on approach to implementing privacy controls, monitoring adherence to regulations, and coordinating efforts across multiple departments to maintain a robust data protection framework. The role requires a deep understanding of data privacy principles and their practical application within a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, monitoring, and operationalization of PDPL requirements.
• Maintain privacy controls and ensure continuous compliance with PDPL regulations.
• Monitor adherence to PDPL and assist in resolving privacy issues and incidents.
• Coordinate with business, legal, IT, and data governance teams to track compliance progress.
• Update policies and procedures, implementing enhancements as per SDAIA guidance.
• Support data subject rights handling and maintain accurate Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).
• Conduct periodic compliance assessments, including providing support for Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA).
• Ensure proper data classification and the implementation of effective data protection measures.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, reports, and audit artifacts to demonstrate compliance readiness.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience with PDPL or other data protection regulations specific to Saudi Arabia.
• Strong understanding of compliance practices and privacy controls.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of established data governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with guidance issued by the Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).

Experience and Certifications

• 5-10 years of professional experience, with prior experience in a consulting role focused on data protection.
• Relevant certifications in data protection or privacy management are highly valued.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offered on a 6-month contract duration. The role requires a dedicated professional to contribute to critical data protection initiatives within the organization.