Privacy & Compliance Project Manager
About the assignment
You own the delivery of cybersecurity-related privacy initiatives from concept to completion. Your role ensures organisations meet GDPR obligations while managing stakeholder expectations across technical, legal, and executive teams.
You act as the central connector between IT security, legal, and business units. You define project scope, manage timelines, track risks, and communicate progress to both technical teams and board-level decision-makers.
Your responsibilities
- Plan and execute privacy-focused security projects aligned with GDPR and regulatory frameworks
- Coordinate between technical teams, compliance officers, and business stakeholders
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
- Identify and mitigate compliance risks throughout project lifecycle
- Document privacy impact assessments (PIA) and compliance evidence
- Report project status and outcomes to management and steering committees
- Define success metrics and track KPIs for privacy initiatives
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- 5+ years in privacy, compliance, or security project management
- Proven GDPR compliance knowledge and hands-on implementation experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with privacy compliance tools or platforms
Nice-to-haves
- CIPP/E or equivalent privacy certification
- Background in cybersecurity or data protection
- Experience with NIS2, DORA, or other EU regulatory frameworks
What we offer
- Lead strategic privacy initiatives with measurable business impact
- Work across diverse teams and influence organisational security culture
- Build expertise in emerging privacy regulations (NIS2, DORA, AI Act)
- Flexible working arrangements and professional development budget
- Personal guidance from a dedicated MVPeople consultant who knows your niche
The process
Introduction
Phone call with your MVPeople consultant (within 24 hours)
Match & Brief
We discuss the assignment in detail and prepare you
Client meeting
Introduction to the client
Start
Contracting and onboarding
Details
Type
Consultancy
Location
Amsterdam
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Senior
Industry
overige
Posted
6 March 2026
Contact
MVPeople Group
jobs@mvpeoplegroup.com