Details of the Organization

Ness Digital Engineering is a global provider of Intelligent Data and Software Engineering services, specializing in data, AI, and cloud-powered solutions that drive innovation and deliver measurable business outcomes. With over 25 years of engineering expertise and our proprietary data and software platforms and accelerators, Ness helps enterprises modernize systems, accelerate product development, and achieve scalable impact with speed and precision.

Our differentiation lies at the intersection of Industry domain and Technology. We focus on clients across financial services, technology and ISVs, Media & Entertainment, manufacturing, transportation and retail. Ness is known for its delivery excellence, deep domain knowledge, and product engineering expertise. Ness Digital Engineering is a portfolio company of KKR, a leading global investment firm.

Details of the Job/Internship

Data Privacy Officer – Global

Location: Bangalore / Pune

Ness Digital Engineering is looking for an experienced Global Data Privacy Officer (DPO) to lead the organization’s global data privacy, governance, regulatory compliance, and responsible data-use agenda.

The DPO will build and strengthen a unified global privacy framework, manage regulatory and privacy risk, and embed privacy-by-design across business, technology, engineering, delivery, and customer engagements. The role will work closely with Executive Leadership, Legal, CISO, Technology, Engineering, Sales, HR, and customers, including on emerging areas such as AI governance and responsible AI.

Role and Responsibilities

• Define and lead Ness’s global data privacy strategy, governance framework, and operating model.
• Ensure compliance with global regulations including GDPR/UK GDPR, India DPDPA, US privacy laws, PIPEDA, PDPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Lead DPIAs, privacy assessments, audits, regulatory reviews, ROPA, data inventories, and privacy risk management.
• Establish privacy controls and governance across technology, business operations, customer engagements, and third parties.
• Develop and evolve Responsible AI / AI governance frameworks, addressing privacy, regulatory, ethical, and data risks associated with AI/GenAI.
• Support regulatory readiness and operational resilience initiatives, including NIS2, DORA, ISO 22301, BIA, and RTO/RPO.
• Act as privacy SME for M&A, divestitures, and strategic transactions, including privacy due diligence.
• Partner with Sales, Delivery, Legal, and Account teams on customer due diligence, RFPs, audits, DPAs, privacy clauses, ZDR, and contractual requirements.
• Lead third-party privacy risk and international data transfer governance.
• Provide executive-level reporting and advisory on privacy, regulatory, and data risks.

Eligibility

• 12+ years of experience in data privacy, information governance, regulatory compliance, risk, cybersecurity, or related areas.
• Proven experience leading global privacy programs within technology, IT services, digital engineering, software, consulting, or multinational organizations.
• Experience as a Global DPO or senior privacy leader across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of the intersection of privacy, cybersecurity, risk, compliance, AI, and business operations.
• Experience working with C-suite, Legal, Security, Technology, Engineering, Sales, and Delivery stakeholders.
• Exposure to M&A, regulatory readiness, enterprise transformation, or AI governance is highly desirable.
• Strong executive presence, commercial orientation, stakeholder management, and ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
• Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, or FIP.
• Experience with ISO 27701, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 42001, or NIST Privacy Framework.
• Legal background with significant technology/privacy experience is an advantage.
• Experience in Responsible AI / AI governance and emerging technology regulation is a strong plus.

Type of Opportunity

Full-time

Country

India

State

Karnataka

City

Bengaluru

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dates to Remember

Apply by 2026-11-07

How to Register?

Apply: https://in.linkedin.com/jobs/view/data-privacy-officer-at-ness-digital-engineering-4475187376