NEOM - Data Protection Manager
NEOM - Data Protection Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
Role Purpose
• Support the NEOM Group CISO and Director in implementing the Data Protection Program (DPP)
across NEOM's local and global operations. These include identifying emerging risks, defining
policies and processes, performing data protection impact assessments, and promoting data
protection by design principles.
• Assist in establishing the Data, Identity, and Access Protection Department, including developing
frameworks, operating models, processes, and procedures based on pioneering techniques,
global standards, and applicable legal frameworks.
• Contribute to developing the Data, Identity, and Access Protection strategy and roadmap for
NEOM, considering diverse environments and technologies such as IT, OT, IoT, and emerging
technologies.
• Support implementing the Data, Identity, and Access Protection program to ensure alignment with
NEOM's cybersecurity strategy and objectives.
• Assist in building, operating, and transferring cybersecurity data and access protection solutions
for structured and unstructured data, such as Data Discovery, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data
Activity Monitoring (DAM), and Data Tokenization.
• Contribute to implementing cybersecurity rules, policies, and use cases on related cybersecurity
solutions, such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management
(PAM), DLP, DAM, and data discovery.
• Support the development of an encryption and cryptography strategy, including key and certificate
management, to ensure data and access protection for data in motion and at rest, covering both
on-premises and cloud environments.
• Assist in developing and monitoring a Data, Identity, and Access Protection Dashboard, including
program progress metrics, key performance indicators, and key risk indicators.
• Supervise and support the team in daily operations according to the targeted service catalog for
the program.
• Foster continuous integration between the business and the Data, Identity, and Access Protection
function by establishing strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders in NEOM sectors, regions, and functions to integrate data
protection by design and default into strategic projects, business processes, applications,
systems, databases, and services.
• Assist in documenting and assessing DPP risks in the business and contribute to developing
strategies to manage or mitigate them in collaboration with business stakeholders.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of accountabilities and activities. The job holder may be required Page 1 of 2
to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Knowledge, • 8+ years of relevant work experience in DPP program management, processes, practices,
Skills and technologies, risk management, audit, or compliance.
Experience • Proven experience advising on complex data protection matters with practical advice
• Experience in risk management activities and practices.
• Experience in cyber security management and control.
• Experience working with or advising large, multinational organizations.
• Experience in telecommunications, technology, and professional services.
• Familiarity with cloud, telecommunications, IoT, data analytics, and machine learning
technologies.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of accountabilities and activities. The job holder may be required Page 2 of 2
to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned.