Security Compliance Data Protection and Privacy Senior Specialist

We help the world run betterAt SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.What We OfferOur company culture is focused on helping our employees enable innovation by building breakthroughs together. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from. Apply now!What You´ll BuildWith us, you will make a difference!We are looking for a new team member in the SAP SuccessFactors Security Compliance, Risk Governance and Program Management (PMO) Team to support and partner with the Data Protection & Privacy Unit Coordinator.You will sustain and uplift Data Privacy compliance in SAP SuccessFactors.In your role, you will consult and provide support around Data Protection & Privacy and personal data handling to internal colleagues and units.We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about making a difference and who would like to become part of a dynamic and positive team.Our line of business delivers market‑leading Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions across the full employee lifecycle (recruiting, onboarding, progression, assessment) and is at the forefront of artificial intelligence development in the industry.Privacy is mission‑critical for us: it protects individuals’ rights and sustains SAP’s position as a trusted partner for its customers.The role blends program and project management, process and control design, stakeholder engagement, and advisory work.Operating under the supervision of the Data Protection and Privacy/AI Compliance Lead Legal Advisor, the role requires active, effective collaboration with various legal and technical teams and functions across SAP.Key Responsibilities IncludeServe as a key data privacy subject‑matter expert for the line of business, lead the rollout of DPP requirements and initiatives from SAP’s Data Protection Officer’s Organization; translate requirements into product‑level guidance, track adoption and provide product‑level granularity upstream as needed.Own the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) for the line of business: maintain and review entries, identify and remediate gaps, document findings, and engage entry owners to ensure ongoing accuracy and compliance.Facilitate privacy‑by‑design in the software development lifecycle: manage and continuously improve a change‑ and process‑driven Privacy Impact Assessment system; run risk assessments; maintain a privacy risk register; and drive mitigation through to closure.Oversee privacy controls end‑to‑end: coordinate internal and external audits; liaise with control owners to validate existing and secure new certifications; assess control effectiveness; coordinate evidence collection; and drive corrective and preventive actions.Conduct Transfer Impact Assessments and advise on cross‑border data transfers, including evolving data localization requirements, in collaboration with internal local counsel.Advise development and operations teams on product standard requirements and collaborate with product standard owners on privacy‑ and AI‑related standardsPartner with product management and engineering to govern the use of SAP and customer data for product development and analytics, ensuring data minimization and appropriate retention/deletionAct as a primary point of contact for external engagements, including customer inquiries and audits, and negotiate privacy‑ and AI‑related terms with customers, partners, and vendors. Strengthen third‑party risk management by advising on DPAs and vendor privacy due diligence.Develop the DPP organization within the line of business and deliver multi‑channel training and office hours to increase awareness and effectiveness of privacy and AI principles and policies.What You Bring3–5 years’ experience in data protection and privacy in a multinational environment.Excellent command of English, written and spoken.Solid understanding of EU data protection law, the cloud business model, and related cybersecurity concepts.Strong experience with SharePoint Pages and Jira.Demonstrated ability to manage programs and projects, influence without authority, and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.High attention to detail; ability to handle confidential information and navigate discreetly and effectively within complex organizational structures.Preferred SkillsLaw degree.Experience at a technology company (preferably SaaS/cloud).Prior experience in AI compliance or AI governance.Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPT, AIGP.Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27001/27701, SOC 2, or NIST privacy/security frameworks.Experience supporting audits and evidence collection for compliance certifications and attestations.Where you belongThe SAP SuccessFactors Security Compliance, Risk Governance and Program Management (PMO) Team is a globally distributed group of compliance and information security professionals within the SAP SuccessFactors Business Information Security Organization (BISO), working alongside key security functions such as Response Operations, Product Application Security, and Security Engineering. The team’s mission is to serve as the primary facilitator of compliance and risk management within the line of business, partnering closely with teams to ensure effective compliance across domains including data protection and privacy, third‑party risk management, and cybersecurity.What You Can ExpectProfessional onboarding, exciting career progression, a diverse work environment providing growth opportunities, learning & development possibilities, and an international business network for you to leverage. Interesting non-work related activities (volunteering, charity, sport events...)BenefitsYearly bonuses, sick days paid and sick leaves fully refunded, flexible start/end of working hours, contributions to the pension/life insurance, meal vouchers, holidays 5 weeks, educational courses, coaching and mentoring opportunities, free massage, cafeteria plan, free fitness studio, generous shares program, etc.Bring out your bestSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.We win with inclusionSAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.AI Usage in the Recruitment ProcessFor information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.Requisition ID: 439709 | Work Area: Information Technology | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: