Director - Tech Consulting - Cybersecurity - Data Privacy & Protection - KSA
Listed on 2026-02-16
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IT/Tech
Data Security, Cybersecurity
Director - Tech Consulting - Cybersecurity - Data Privacy & Protection - KSA
Location:
Riyadh
Other locations:
Primary Location Only
Date:
Oct 27, 2025
Requisition
As the Data Privacy & Protection Leader, you will define and lead the strategy, delivery, and growth of data privacy, protection, and governance services across the region. You will advise boards, CISOs, and regulators on emerging privacy regulations and best practices, oversee the design and implementation of enterprise-wide data protection programs, and ensure that organizations can protect sensitive data while enabling digital transformation.
This role combines executive leadership, regulatory expertise, practice development, and business growth.
We’re looking for a visionary leader with deep expertise in data privacy and protection to join our Cyber Technology Consulting team. This is a unique opportunity to shape enterprise-wide privacy and protection programs, drive compliance with global and regional regulations, and be part of a leading firm helping clients build trust, resilience, and responsible innovation in a digital-first world.
Your key responsibilities- Define and execute the vision, strategy, and growth plan for Data Privacy & Protection services.
- Lead large-scale programs for data privacy, governance, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, PDPL, NDMO, CCPA, NCA, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
- Oversee the design and delivery of enterprise-wide data protection frameworks, including DLP, data classification, encryption, tokenization, and anonymization.
- Oversee data backup, recovery, and retention strategies.
- Advise boards and executive leadership on privacy risk, cross-border data transfers, third-party risk, and regulatory engagement.
- Drive development of privacy‑by‑design and security‑by‑design practices in digital transformation initiatives (cloud, IoT, AI, OT/ICS).
- Accountable for assigned accounts, client relationship management, account growth, revenue, timely project execution, invoice collection, and maintain margins etc.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional practices (Cloud, SOC, IAM, Risk Advisory) to deliver integrated privacy and protection solutions.
- Represent the firm as a thought leader in privacy and protection at conferences, industry groups, and regulatory forums.
- Mentor and lead a regional team of privacy, data protection, and security professionals.
- Contribute to practice growth, P&L management, and business development through go‑to‑market strategies, proposals, and partnerships.
- Strong leadership with the ability to influence C‑level executives, regulators, and industry bodies.
- Visionary approach to data privacy, governance, and protection in line with digital transformation and innovation.
- Deep technical and regulatory knowledge across data protection technologies, privacy laws, and compliance frameworks.
- Strong business acumen, with experience in revenue growth, pipeline management, and practice scaling.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex regulatory and technical requirements into clear business insights.
- Proven ability to inspire, mentor, and grow multi‑disciplinary teams.
- 12–15+ years of progressive experience in data privacy, protection, or cybersecurity, with at least 6+ years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated track record in leading large‑scale data protection and privacy transformation programs.
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