Compliance is at the core of Heidelberg Materials’ corporate culture. This is reflected in our Code of Business Conduct, in our sustainability commitments or through our membership in the UN Global Compact.

In your position as Senior Data Protection Manager you will lead the Group Data Protection team which is highly specialised, technically excellent and acts as the central point of contact at Group level for all data protection issues. The team supports the compliant digitization of our business and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. Together you will provide profound data protection advice to the Group functions of Heidelberg Materials and the Country Data Protection Coordinators of our subsidiaries worldwide giving you valuable insights into Heidelberg Materials’ operations. You will be empowered to advance and improve our data protection management system. Beyond that, you will contribute to the optimization of the global data protection organization and will expand its global activities.

The combination of Group tasks, team leadership and the exchange with our Country Data Protection Coordinators globally gives you the opportunity to delve deep into data protection matters from different organizational angles and to thereby create meaningful synergies.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

• Maintain and further develop the Group Data Protection Management System (e.g. risk assessments, tools, procedures, etc).

• Manage data protection communication via various media channels within Heidelberg Materials

• Lead the Group Data Protection team

• Manage complex global projects and create blueprints for our subsidiaries worldwide

• Provide guidance and advice to the Country Data Protection Coordinators globally

• Manage investigations and the handling of incidents

• Support Group Compliance & Data Protection in international compliance projects

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree as full lawyer, graduate lawyer, business lawyer or business IT specialist, having acquired an additional qualification in data protection law

• Ideally at least 5 years of profound experience in a similar role

• Excellent communication, leadership and coaching skills

• High level of commitment, proactivity and solution-orientation

• Experience and understanding for the needs and organisational challenges of an international Group of companies

• In-depth understanding of legal, technical and organizational aspects of data protection in practice

• Ability to emphasize the practical relevance of data protection in projects in a concise and positive manner

• Ability to develop clear and pragmatic implementation recommendations for functional departments

• Intercultural awareness and diplomatic skills

• Outstanding personal integrity and trustworthiness

• Fluency in English and German

OUR OFFER

We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:

• Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany

• 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days

• Attractive compensationwith profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment

• Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs

• JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms

• Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns

• Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)

• Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks

• Canteen with discounted and healthy meals

• Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations – for e-bike and car