Data Protection Manager – m/f/d

• Own incoming data protection inquiries from customers and their data protection officers end-to-end


• Maintain the internal GDPR foundation, including retention periods, records of processing activities, and technical and organizational measures


• Ensure data protection measures are implemented with the teams that own the tools


• Maintain an up-to-date picture of how customer data flows through the product in collaboration with tech leads


• Review vendor contracts and data processing agreements (DPA/AVV) and support negotiations


• Maintain data protection documentation in the trust center


• Act as the main interface to the external DPO

Requirements

• Hands‑on data protection experience with a clear GDPR specialization


• Experience in a modern SaaS environment, including products that use AI


• Ability to assess and structure the compliant use of international sub-processors


• Solid understanding of how data flows through a software product


• Ability to build processes and policies


• Understanding of how data protection connects to information security, quality, and regulatory topics


• Pragmatic and creative approach to finding compliant solutions


• Business-fluent English


• German required for close work with customers based in Germany


• Legal right to work in Germany


• Comfortable using English at B2 level or higher

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in GDPR compliance and data protection within a SaaS environment, with a strong ability to assess data flows and implement effective policies and processes. Proficient in managing vendor contracts and collaborating with technical teams to ensure data protection measures are upheld.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• GDPR Specialization


• Data Protection Experience


• SaaS Environment Familiarity


• Vendor Contract Review


• Business-Fluent English

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Protection


• GDPR Compliance


• Data Processing Agreements


• Data Flow Assessment


• Policy Development

Soft Skills

• Pragmatic Problem Solving


• Creative Solution Finding

Industry Keywords

• SaaS


• Data Protection Officer


• International Sub-Processors


• Information Security


• Regulatory Compliance