Data Privacy Manager EMEA (m/f/d)
At a glance
Manager-level Data Architecture & Governance role at UL Solutions. Neu-Isenburg.
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What you'll do
- Guide EMEA teams on personal-data use, including sensitive cases, employee privacy duties and local labor rules
- Assess EU processing under GDPR, then maintain records of processing and data inventories with business teams
- Handle regional privacy incidents and employee data requests, tracking assessments, coordination and remediation
- Convert EU regulatory changes into stronger controls and apply privacy principles to systems and workflows
- Deliver focused privacy training and improve documentation and processes to support audit readiness
What you bring
- A degree in law or a related subject, at bachelor’s level or above
- At least five years in privacy, data protection, compliance, risk management or a related area
- Hands-on GDPR implementation and knowledge of EU-specific data protection requirements
- Experience with employee data and privacy work, including assessments, processing records and data requests
- You communicate fluently in English
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone who can turn privacy rules into practical guidance and work across legal, HR and business teams. Your main regional focus is EMEA, with employee privacy matters and Works Council engagement among the work.
From the employer
UL Solutions is seeking a practical, business-oriented Data Privacy Manager EMEA (m/f/d) to support the company’s global privacy program, with a primary focus on Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This role serves as a key privacy subject matter expert, translating global privacy requirements into effective operational practices across jurisdictions across EMEA.
The Data Privacy Manager will be a member of UL Solutions legal department and will partner closely with UL Solution’s EU-based Assistant General Counsel, Global Privacy Lead and cross functional stakeholders (e.g., Legal, HR, Global Technology, Cybersecurity, and Customer Operating Units) to implement, manage, and continuously improve privacy processes. This position plays a critical role in ensuring consistent, proactive, and well controlled execution of privacy compliance activities
Key Responsibilities:
EU Privacy Compliance & Advisory
Serve as a primary privacy subject matter expert for EMEA‑related data protection matters.
Provide practical, risk‑based guidance to HR, business partners, and functional teams on personal data processing, including sensitive and high‑risk use cases.
Partner with HR and Legal to support compliance with employee privacy requirements and local labor laws, including engagement with Works Councils.
Privacy Program Execution & Operations
Lead and execute privacy assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) for EU processing activities, ensuring alignment with GDPR and internal standards.
Maintain and enhance records of processing activities (RoPA) and data inventories for EU operations in partnership with business teams.
Support EU privacy incident response activities, including intake, initial assessment, coordination, and remediation tracking.
Coordinate regional data subject request (DSR) handling, with a focus on employee-related requests, ensuring timely and compliant execution.
Governance, Policy & Regulatory Alignment
Support development and implementation of policies, procedures, and initiatives impacting HR and business operations (e.g., AI tools in HR), ensuring alignment with GDPR, EU AI Act, and regulatory expectations.
Monitor regulatory developments and enforcement trends across EU jurisdictions and translate them into actionable process and control enhancements.
Collaborate cross‑functionally to embed privacy‑by‑design principles into systems, business processes, and operational workflows.
Training, Awareness & Continuous Improvement
Develop and deliver targeted privacy training and awareness programs for global business units.
Promote consistent adoption of privacy standards, tools, and best practices across the organization.
Drive continuous improvement of privacy processes, documentation, and controls to maintain audit readiness and operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
Required
Bachelor’s degree or higher in law or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in privacy, data protection, compliance, risk management or related areas
Hands‑on experience implementing GDPR and addressing EU‑specific data protection requirements
Experience supporting global or multi-regional privacy programs
Experience working with HR data and employee privacy matters
Experience conducting PIAs/DPIAs, managing RoPA, and coordinating DSR processes
Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business guidance
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including maintaining audit ready documentation
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across different levels of the organization
Fluency in English
Preferred
Relevant privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM)
Exposure to Works Councils
Experience using privacy management platforms (e.g. OneTrust, TrustArc)
Experience supporting privacy incident response activities and remediation tracking
What You’ll Experience at UL Solutions:
A mission‑driven organization with global impact and a strong integrity‑based culture.
High‑impact work at the intersection of privacy, technology, HR, and regulatory compliance.
The opportunity to help shape scalable privacy frameworks aligned with evolving global regulations.
A collaborative, high‑performing legal and privacy team focused on practical, business‑aligned solutions.
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