Data Protection Office Manager

PwC is hiring a Data Protection Office Manager in Singapore, Singapore. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

AI in this role

Manage data protection and privacy compliance programs with familiarity in AI data governance.

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Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Risk & Quality (R&Q)

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com. 

Facilitating compliance through accountability, building clients’ trust and safeguarding the firm’s data and reputation are at the heart of the Data Protection Office. A career in the Data Protection Office provides you with a great opportunity to drive continuous data protection improvements and promote a positive data culture.    

We are currently seeking a suitable candidate to join the team as a Manager to provide support to the DPO team in developing guidance and monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, contractual obligations as well as internal policies and procedures.    

Key responsibilities:  

Assist with implementing global policies and developing local policies and guidance in the areas of data protection and privacy, with a view for efficiency through the use of technology

Conduct reviews to ensure privacy and data protection compliance and proactively address potential privacy and data protection issues

Investigate data incidents and privacy matters including providing the relevant advice and suggest remedial actions and undertake reporting to the relevant parties as needed

Review data protection controls in technology risk assessments for technology solutions adopted by the firm

Support Legal and Risk Management processes around privacy and data protection issues, including supporting contract negotiations

Develop training material and deliver training on data protection and privacy

Assist with periodic internal and external reporting

Lead ad-hoc projects

About you  

At least 5+ years of working experience in a risk-related role, of which, at least 2+years of experience in data privacy, data protection and/or data governance

Familiarity or experience with AI data governance is favourable but not mandatory

Possessing certifications like CIPP, CIPE, CIPM or CAIGP will be advantageous but not mandatory

Some experience in coaching and guiding junior team members is preferred

Be able to guide and coach junior team members

Be a team player who is well-spoken, resourceful, confident, mature and an effective communicator with personnel across all grade levels within the firm.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and accuracy

Good project management skills

Possess a high level of resilience and positive work attitude

Willingness to learn and deliver timely and quality results to internal stakeholders

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Training, Corporate Litigations, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Information Security, Information Technology Applications, Intellectual Curiosity, Investigation, Law Practice, Learning Agility, Legal Advice {+ 21 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

How we rate this

Data Protection Office Manager at PwC rates 20 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Data Protection Office Manager is an open job at PwC.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Singapore.
The job was posted on October 13, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by PwC. Apply on PwC

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Data ProtectionPrivacyData GovernanceAI Governance

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where data protection was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where privacy was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where data governance was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where ai governance was part of your work. What did you do?

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List these exact terms on your resume: Data Protection, Privacy, Data Governance, and AI Governance. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.

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