Senior Specialist, Data Privacy and Protection at Schneider Electric: Apply Now!
Schneider Electric is inviting applications for the position of Senior Specialist, Data Privacy and Protection in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 9–14 years of relevant professional experience.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a French multinational company specialising in digital automation and energy management. The organisation focuses on automation, electrification and digitisation, with an emphasis on sustainability and developing solutions for a more resilient and efficient world.
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Schneider Electric promotes an inclusive workplace built around its IMPACT values: Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity and Teamwork.
About the Job
Schneider Electric is hiring a Senior Specialist, Data Privacy and Protection for its Data and AI team in Bengaluru, India.
The role involves implementing data privacy compliance across the assigned scope and ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. The selected candidate will lead risk mitigation strategies, manage privacy incidents and implement data risk frameworks throughout the data lifecycle.
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfil the following requirements:
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- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Data Management, Cybersecurity, Law, Compliance or a related discipline, or possess equivalent practical experience.
- Have 9–14 years of relevant experience in data governance, privacy, risk management, compliance, audit or information security.
- Experience gained through internships, academic projects and rotational assignments may also qualify.
Responsibilities
Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
- Guide and monitor operational compliance with data protection laws and internal privacy policies.
- Support the implementation of the Data Risk Assurance Framework using approved tools and templates.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews.
- Maintain an up-to-date processing register using centralised tools and processes.
Strategy, Governance and Reporting
- Contextualise and operationalise the Schneider Electric Data Risk strategy.
- Govern the Data Risk Framework throughout the data lifecycle.
- Design and implement data risk policies and mitigation frameworks.
- Establish and maintain local privacy governance mechanisms, including steering committees, action plans and risk reporting.
- Coordinate with the Group Data Protection Office and ensure alignment with local and regional regulatory requirements.
- Track and report privacy performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and maturity assessments.
Risk Management and Compliance
- Anticipate, identify, prioritise and mitigate data risks.
- Ensure compliance with data controls and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with the Data Risk and Security team on assurance and risk management activities.
Support and Incident Management
- Report and document privacy incidents.
- Lead privacy-related aspects of investigations, including data incident analysis and mitigation.
- Ensure that all incidents follow the Cyber Incident process.
- Promote awareness of breach-handling requirements.
- Maintain a local register of data breaches.
Programme and Process Oversight
- Develop and implement a local data risk assurance plan.
- Maintain the processing register using centrally provided tools.
- Support digital asset certification.
- Ensure that Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) are initiated and reviewed wherever necessary.
- Ensure vendors complete privacy due diligence and sign a Data Protection Addendum.
- Monitor the overall progress of data risk initiatives.
- Manage risk mitigation and control implementation within the Data Office.
Queries and Claims
- Act as the point of contact for data subjects.
- Manage queries and claims in accordance with company policies.
Training and Awareness
- Promote a strong privacy culture through training and awareness activities.
- Guide employees on their privacy responsibilities and best practices.
Application Procedure
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