Privacy Operations Manager EMEA

Why PlayStationPlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5 PlayStation4 PlayStationVR PlayStationPlus acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios and more.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation technology and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.Role Overview:We are seeking an experienced and proactive Privacy Manager to join our growing team and lead data protection efforts across the EMEA region. This role reports directly to the Global Privacy Manager and sits within a collaborative global privacy team comprised of experienced privacy lawyers and privacy paralegals. The Privacy Manager will manage privacy operations across EMEA working collaboratively with key partners across business units and other governance functions. As Privacy Manager you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR) support business initiatives and embed privacy by design into our operations and product lifecycle.What youll be doing:Support the implementation of the SIE Privacy Programme and monitoring of data protection policies and practices across the EMEA region.Advise internal stakeholders on compliance with GDPR and other applicable privacy laws and regulations.Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs/ DPIAs) and guide mitigation of data protection risks.Support incident response teams in the event of data breaches or security incidents including reporting obligations.Maintain records of processing activities (RoPA) and support internal data protection compliance audits and assessments.Drive privacy training and awareness initiatives for EMEA employees.Collaborate with legal compliance security HR IT marketing and product teams to ensure privacy is embedded in business processes.Act as a regional point of contact to support Privacy Paralegals with data subject rights requests and regulator inquiries.What were looking for:Minimum of 5 years (or equivalent) of experience in a privacy data protection or compliance role ideally with regional EMEA responsibility.In-depth knowledge of GDPR and familiarity with other EMEA data protection laws.Experience supporting the implementation of privacy programs in a complex or multinational environment.Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to translate legal/privacy requirements into practical guidance.Legal degree preferred but not requiredProfessional certifications such as CIPP/E CIPM or similarBenefits:Discretionary bonus opportunityHybrid Working (within Flexmodes)Private Medical InsuranceDental Scheme25 days holiday per yearOn Site GymSubsidised CaféFree soft drinksOn site barAccess to cycle garage and showersPlease refer to ourCandidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information and your data protection rights.Equal Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity gender expression and gender reassignment) race (including colour nationality ethnic or national origin) religion or belief marital or civil partnership status disability age sexual orientation pregnancy maternity or parental status trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.We strive to create an inclusive environment empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Six Sigma,Lean,Management Experience,Process Improvement,Microsoft Outlook,Analysis Skills,Warehouse Management System,Operations Management,Kaizen,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Retail Management Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1