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This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in protecting the business, influencing global stakeholders, and driving data protection maturity across a complex international organization.\nMake an Impact Across Hempel\nAs Data Protection Manager, you will have global accountability for Hempel's data protection compliance framework. You will have global accountability for Hempel's data protection compliance framework and functionally lead two Data Protection Compliance Specialists, providing direction, guidance and mentoring. You will ensure that our business activities comply with applicable data protection and privacy regulations while supporting the organization with practical, business-focused advice.\nYou will work closely with key stakeholders across Digital, People & Culture, Marketing, Legal, Procurement, Information Security and Compliance, helping to embed privacy into business processes and decision-making.\nWhat will your key responsibilities be?\nOwn, maintain, and continuously improve Hempel's global data protection compliance program\nProvide practical guidance to business and digital and organisational transformation initiatives\nOversee and ensure the effective operation of key privacy processes, including SARs, DPIAs, data breach handling, RoPA, and related privacy activities.\nDesign and deliver privacy training, awareness initiatives, and targeted guidance Prepare management reporting on program maturity, risks, trends, and mitigation actions Lead, coach, and develop the Data Protection team Ensure effective utilization and continuous improvement of privacy tools, systems, and workflows\nWhat We're Looking For\nMaster’s degree in law or a related discipline \nMinimum 5-7 years of experience within Data Protection, Privacy, Compliance, Legal, Information Security, Digital Governance, or Risk Management \nStrong knowledge of GDPR and practical application of privacy requirements in an international business environment \nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills \nAbility to operate both strategically and operationally \nExperience advising stakeholders on complex privacy matters and balancing compliance requirements with business needs \nExcellent analytical capabilities and attention to detail \nHigh level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information \nFluent English skills; additional languages are considered an advantage\nWho You Are\nSuccess in this role requires a professional who combines regulatory expertise with commercial understanding and pragmatic judgement. You should be:\nComfortable influencing stakeholders across functions and seniority levels \nA trusted advisor who can translate complex requirements into practical solutions \nCurious and proactive in identifying risks and improvement opportunities \nConfident communicating with both specialists and senior leadership \nStructured, detail-oriented, and highly organized \nResilient and able to drive follow-up and accountability across a global organization\nJoin Us\nYou'll become part of a collaborative global Compliance organization characterized by openness, knowledge sharing, and a strong team spirit. We believe in working together across functions, and your expertise will directly contribute to strengthening Hempel's privacy culture and protecting the business in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. 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