Data Protection Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Protection Manager to join our Legal Team. The Data Protection Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of data privacy and protection within WiseTech Global.

The Opportunity

As part of a global team, you will:

• Be responsible for governance strategy. Work independently to implement and maintain a privacy governance framework to manage data use in compliance with applicable data protection, privacy, AI and management regulations.

• Manage compliance.

  -Create and manage data protection and privacy policies, standards and templates.

  -Manage records of processing activities and data assets, assist with data mapping, data privacy assessments and vendor management reviews.

  -Maintain a data security incident management plan to ensure timely remediation of incidents, including impact assessments, security breach response, complaints, claims or notifications.

  -Stay up to date on laws across multiple jurisdictions, through data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant legislation.

  -Manage websites and cookie legal compliance.

  -Ensure Data Processing Agreements are in place.

• Respond to requests and incidents.

  -Manage audits, data privacy assessments, data subject requests and other privacy-related inquiries.

  -Manage responses in case of data incidents.

• Conduct training. For internal teams on data protection and privacy and for customers through our WiseTech Academy.

• Be a contact person. Serve as the primary point of contact for data protection with authorities and our data protection officer as well as internal stakeholders including the Legal Team, Governance, Risk and Compliance, IT and Information Security.

Ideally, this role would suit someone with:

• A degree in law, information technology, business administration or related field.
• Certification in data protection and privacy (e.g., CIPP/E, EU-DSGVO).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data protection or privacy compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, and able to develop positive working relationships across all levels and functions.
• The ability to effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Detail-orientated and organized, able to grasp complex processes.
• Expertise in implementing tooling (e.g., Osano) and data protection solutions, including integration into core business processes.
• Project management experience.
• Fluency in English. German and additional language skills are an advantage.

About WiseTech Global

Our innovations and global technology enables, improves and empowers the world’s supply chains. Having listed on the ASX in 2016, WiseTech Global is an ASX 50 company that is serious about expansion and technical innovation. Our mission is to change the world by creating breakthrough products that empower those that own, enable and operate the supply chains of the world.

At WiseTech Global, privacy and data protection are at the forefront of our operations. Our software solutions have a truly global reach, processing not only personal information but also commercially confidential information. We are committed to safeguarding the security and privacy of personal data and ensuring compliance with all relevant data protection laws.

Before you Apply

From time to time, WiseTech Global may use external service providers to assist us with assessing applications, including background checks, on our behalf. Accordingly, by applying for this role and providing your personal information to WiseTech Global, you consent to WiseTech Global providing this information to our external service providers who are required to treat such information with strict confidentiality in line with privacy and data protection laws and regulations.