Purpose of Job
The job holder is responsible for monitoring proper implementation of data privacy and protection strategy, following-up on updates in privacy laws, rules and NDMO requirements to direct development and update of ZATCAâs data policies, standards and procedures while following-up on plan implementation to secure continuous enhancement of data privacy and protection.
Job Resposiblites
Job Details
Strategy and Planning
- Contribute to the development of Data Management Office business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy
- Develop the operational plan for Data Protection and Privacy in line with Data Management Office business plan and Risk & Analytics strategic plan
- Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Data Protection and Privacy goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans
Budget Management
- Discuss Data Protection and Privacy budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process
- Ensure effective utilization of Data Protection and Privacy budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
- Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Data Protection and Privacy and mitigates financial and operational risks
Data Privacy and Protection Planning
- Follow on the latest development in the field of data privacy and protection in order to integrate and implement international best practices in daily operations
- Develop Data Protection and Privacy strategy in line with updates in the kingdom privacy laws and NDMO requirements
- Develop an in-depth understanding of data and systems used across ZATCA to devise control metrics to ensure compliance with the requirements of data protection regime and safeguard confidentiality of personal data
- Direct development of data privacy and protection policies, standards and procedures while ensuring alignment with ZATCA’s overall strategy
- Review and approve developed data privacy and protection plans to ensure improvement of ZATCA’s sensitive data and information access protection
- Promote a culture of awareness of data privacy by reviewing and validating data privacy and protection awareness programs to secure that internal stakeholder’s have a clear and proper understanding of data protection legislations
Data Privacy and Protection Management
- Follow-up on implementation of data privacy and protection plans and review identified data issues related to evaluation, integration and automation of data to interfere when needed for resolution
- Recommend improvement areas and guide accordingly development of new projects to minimize facing data issues
- Supervise implementation of improvement action plans to secure enhancement of data privacy and protection
- Review and approve developed reports and data assessments to keep track on ZATCA’s compliance levels with data standards and policies
People Management
- Participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent
- Guide, mentor and support direct reports in order to execute duties according to set policies and processes
- Develop individual performance objectives, provide necessary support, evaluate/appraise team and provide regular feedback on performance
- Establish a high-performance working environment and promote ZATCA values
Communication and Contacs
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or equivalent is required
- Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or equivalent is preferred
ExperienceAn optimal of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 3 years of experience in managerial level
Competencies
IT Compliance - Advanced
Policy Making - Advanced
Data Analytics - Advanced
Data Management Planning and Design - Advanced
Data Processing - Advanced
Database Design and Operations - Advanced
Professionalism - Proficient
Collaboration and Communication - Proficient
Results Oriented - Proficient
Customer Focus - Proficient
Enablement of Change and Innovation - Proficient
Leading by Example - Proficient
Strategic Thinking - Developing
Develop Teams - Proficient
Operational Excellence - Proficient
