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Tieto

Industry-specific software, cloud and AI

Contract and Privacy Manager

Privacy & Data ProtectionPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least three years of contract management experience in B2B SaaS, software, or services, together with experience in sub-processor management, if not relying on a legal background.
  • An understanding of Data Processing Agreements and GDPR fundamentals, and familiarity with tender processes.
  • Experience working in a Nordic organisation, with fluency in English and one Scandinavian language.
  • Ability to explain legal and privacy topics to colleagues without a legal background.
  • Ability to work in a structured and detail-oriented manner and meet tight deadlines in a sales-driven environment.
  • Ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and raise potential issues before they escalate.
  • Ability to take ownership of work and find solutions collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and review customer contracts, Data Processing Agreements, amendments, and responses to Requests for Information using standardised templates and checklists.
  • Conduct initial legal and privacy reviews, identify deviations from standard terms, and flag risks to Group Legal.
  • Negotiate customer contracts and Data Processing Agreements within delegated authority, escalating complex legal and privacy matters to Group Legal and Privacy.
  • Develop and maintain contract and Data Processing Agreement templates for different markets, and establish a structured process for incorporating new or updated terms.
  • Maintain an organised contract repository, track versions, amendments, contract status, and renewal dates, and follow up on alignment with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Drive operational privacy work for Public 360° and related services throughout their lifecycle, from early development through delivery.
  • Partner with Product on privacy governance and privacy by design, translating privacy requirements into practical guidance for the product roadmap, architecture, and design.
  • Conduct and maintain Privacy Impact Assessments and Privacy Risk Assessments, and identify how customer requirements affect product design.
  • Develop and maintain privacy processes, contribute to the Release Management Process, and follow up on audit findings and remediation.
  • Maintain customer-facing privacy documentation, handle privacy incidents with appropriate escalation, and assess suppliers and subcontractors against privacy standards.
  • Advise Sales and Product on GDPR, data handling, regulatory interpretation, and privacy requirements in customer engagements.
  • Engage early in high-risk sales opportunities to identify legal complexity and privacy considerations.
  • Assess the feasibility of requirements relating to data residency, sub-processors, and compliance, and translate agreed positions into clear contractual terms.
  • Work with Product to ensure customer privacy commitments are understood and deliverable, highlighting gaps between requirements and current product capabilities.
  • Keep Sales informed about contract status, terms, and escalation timelines to help customer engagements proceed with clear expectations.

Desired Qualifications

  • A legal background.
  • A professional certification in contract management, such as CPCM or CCM.

About the Company

Tieto

Industry-specific software, cloud and AI

Tieto provides mission-critical software and consulting services for various industries, organized into vertical software families: Tieto Caretech (care and health tech), Tieto Banktech (banking tech), Tieto Indtech (industrial tech) plus Tieto Tech Consulting. It helps customers run and improve their operations by delivering industry-specific software platforms, cloud services, data analytics and AI-powered solutions, complemented by design and software engineering expertise. Unlike more generic IT firms, Tieto focuses on deep, sector-specific capabilities and combines software products with consulting to support digital transformations. Its goal is to help customers succeed and innovate with the latest technology by making complex systems work together reliably and efficiently, backed by a team of about 13,000 specialists and EUR 2 billion in annual revenue.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Helsinki, Finland
Founded
1968

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