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Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Data Protection and Compliance Manager

Privacy & Data ProtectionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree or equivalent qualification in law, information governance, data protection, risk, compliance, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrable experience in a data protection, privacy, or compliance role.
  • Strong working knowledge of data-protection legislation and regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience developing and implementing data-protection policies and controls.
  • Ability to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and assess data-protection risks.
  • Experience managing data breaches and incidents and engaging with regulators.
  • English proficiency at C1 level.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the organization’s data-protection and privacy-compliance framework.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant data-protection legislation, including GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act or equivalent legislation.
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert in data protection, privacy, and information governance.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain data-protection policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Advise on data-protection risks related to projects, systems, and new initiatives.
  • Oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk-mitigation actions.
  • Manage and respond to data-subject rights requests within statutory time limits.
  • Support the management and investigation of data breaches and incidents, including regulatory notifications where necessary.
  • Deliver data-protection training and awareness across the organization.
  • Collaborate with regulators, auditors, legal teams, and external stakeholders as needed.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Produce reports, metrics, and recommendations for senior leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • Relevant professional certifications, completed or in progress, such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, BCS Data Protection Practitioner, IAPP, or ISO 27001.
  • Experience as or supporting a Data Protection Officer (DPO).
  • Experience in a regulated or public-sector environment, or a complex organization.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity, cyber risk, or records management.
  • Experience delivering training or awareness programs.
  • Familiarity with audits, assurance activities, or compliance reporting.

About the Company

Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Leonardo operates in aerospace, defense, and security, designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for militaries, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. Its products combine hardware, software, and services and are delivered through subsidiaries in the US (DRS, Electronics US, Critical Infrastructure, Aircraft and Aerostructures US). It differentiates itself with a broad, diversified portfolio and end-to-end support from development to sustainment, plus training and customer service. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities to defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers while maintaining strong support and training.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Founded
2022

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