Senior Data Privacy & Compliance Consultant

Purple Sequence for Cybersecurity

Data Privacy & Regulatory Compliance Delivery

• Lead PDPL compliance assessments across governance, operational, and technical domains.
• Conduct data mapping, maintain records of processing activities, and document end-to-end data flows.
• Execute DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.
• Develop PDPL and GDPR-compliant documentation including privacy policies, consent management processes, privacy notices, data retention schedules, and data subject rights procedures.
• Review third-party contracts, DPAs, and cross-border transfer mechanisms for compliance.
• Support implementation of privacy controls, privacy-by-design practices, and remediation plans.

Engagement, Client Management & Commercial Support

• Lead privacy engagements, oversee delivery timelines, and manage stakeholders.
• Conduct client workshops, interviews, and governance sessions.
• Provide regulatory advisory on PDPL, GDPR, and global privacy frameworks.
• Prepare clients for inspections, audits, and regulatory submissions.
• Support scoping, proposal writing, solution storyboards, and client demonstrations.
• Assist in identifying upsell opportunities, such as extended PDPL implementation, privacy GRC tooling, training sessions, and DPIA services.

Post-Sales & Implementation Responsibilities

• Guide clients on implementing PDPL controls, developing privacy frameworks, and operationalizing compliance.
• Establish and document Data Subject Rights (DSR) workflows.
• Support deployment of privacy technologies (DLP, discovery, monitoring) as required.
• Track remediation progress, validate evidence, and prepare closure files.
• Review documentation produced by junior analysts and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and consulting quality standards.
• Contribute to internal templates, methodology refinement, and privacy playbooks.

Key Deliverables

• PDPL and GDPR gap analyses, privacy risk reports, and governance documentation (policies, SOPs, retention schedules, data handling guidelines).
• Implementation plans such as remediation roadmaps and data governance frameworks.
• Technical outputs including data maps, DSR workflows, DPIA reports, and cross-border transfer assessments.
• Executive-level presentations, compliance dashboards, and maturity assessments.

• 6 12+ years in privacy, cybersecurity, governance, or risk.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi PDPL (mandatory) and GDPR.
• Experience in data governance, records of processing activities, DPIAs, and privacy risk management.
• Client-facing consulting experience preferred; experience in banking, fintech, telecom is a plus.
• Relevant certifications: CDPSE, CIPP/E, CIPM, ISO 27701, ISO 27001 LI/LA (preferred).

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and manage multiple projects.
• Consulting mindset with attention to quality, client orientation, and solution selling.