Senior Project Manager GDPO
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The Senior Project Manager will support global privacy compliance initiatives and manage operational processes within the Global Data Privacy Office. Responsibilities include overseeing data subject rights, website compliance programs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence.
Candidates must possess a degree in a relevant field and approximately 5–6 years of professional experience in project management and data privacy. Proficiency in project management tools, OneTrust, and basic programming skills like Python are required, along with fluency in English and German.
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Publicis Re:Sources is at the core of Publicis Groupe, the world's largest communications company. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients.
Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 6,000+ employees in over 55 countries. We provide technology solutions and business services, including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management, information security, and global mobility — supporting 110,000+ employees across the Publicis Groupe network. Our people are at the center of everything we do, bringing curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence to their work every day.
Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at publicisresources.com.
Overview
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Global Data Privacy Office within the Legal / Data Privacy function.In this role, you will support global privacy compliance initiatives, develop and improve operational processes, and collaborate with legal, business, and technical stakeholders across multiple regions. You will combine project management expertise with experience in privacy, compliance, governance, or risk management to support consistent and effective privacy operations.
Responsibilities
- Support the Global Data Privacy Office in implementing and maintaining compliance with data privacy regulations at national and international levels.
- Develop, document, review, and improve privacy compliance processes.
- Maintain and monitor existing processes to ensure their effectiveness and consistency.
- Support privacy governance activities across regions and business teams.
- Contribute to process automation, reporting, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Manage the data subject rights process at Groupe level.
- Manage the global website compliance programme, including the preparation and review of privacy notices and cookie policies.
- Support assessments of the data privacy implications of new products, systems, and features.
- Collaborate with the Global Data Privacy Operations Team and the Global Security Office.
- Undertake additional assignments related to the role’s responsibilities and operational requirements.
Qualifications
- A degree in Political Science, Political Science and Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a comparable qualification.
- Approximately 5–6 years of relevant professional experience in project management and data privacy.
- Experience managing complex projects, particularly in the digital environment.
- Experience in privacy, compliance, governance, or risk management.
- Experience working in an international organisation.
- Strong methodological skills in using project and risk management tools.
- Strong knowledge of OneTrust.
- Basic knowledge of Python or another programming language.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills.
- An interest in building, maintaining, reviewing, and improving processes.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with legal, business, and technical stakeholders.
- Fluent written and spoken English and German.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Sound judgement in data privacy matters.
- A data privacy certification, such as CIPP/E, CIPP/M, or a similar qualification.
Additional Information
As a member of our Re:Sources team, you can expect
- a strong team spirit that will put a smile on your face even on a bad day
- inspiring collaboration and exchange with colleagues from different disciplines, countries, and across the entire network
- Mobile office up to 12 days per month
- a centrally located, modern working environment
- of course, beverages (water, coffee, soft drinks, etc.) and fresh fruit
- great events and celebrations that bring together the entire Re:Sources team from all over Germany
- access to around 30k web-based trainings and courses
- additional benefits such as free yoga within the agency network, mental health offerings, etc.
We want our team to be as diverse as our tasks. Our goal is a corporate culture in which all employees are respected in their individuality and are appreciated.
You can find out more about us on our homepage at www.resources-de.com
Publicis Re:Sources
a division of Publicis Lion GmbH
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