Data Protection Officer (On-Call Philippines)

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria Virginia and Orlando Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning design infrastructure management technical consulting engineering and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army Air Force Navy Marine Corps) missions along with other US federal agencies all over the world.

The Data Protection Officer will serve as the companys authorized signatory and official data privacy representative ensuring compliance with data protection laws and internal privacy policies. This role is critical in safeguarding personal and sensitive data mitigating risks and fostering a culture of privacy awareness. As a part-time position the DPO will provide strategic guidance and operational support while maintaining flexibility with organizational needs.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the authorized signatory and designated data privacy representative of the company in dealings with regulators auditors and external stakeholders
• Develop implement and maintain privacy policies and procedures in line with applicable laws (e.g. GDPR CCPA local data protection regulations)
• Monitor compliance with data protection requirements across departments
• Conduct regular privacy impact assessments and risk evaluations
• Serve as the primary contact for data subjects regulators and internal stakeholders regarding privacy concerns
• Provide training and awareness programs to staff on data protection best practices
• Advise on data processing activities contracts and third-party vendor compliance
• Investigate and respond to data breaches including reporting obligations
• Maintain records of processing activities and ensure documentation is up to date
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field
• Proven experience in data protection compliance or information security
• Strong knowledge of GDPR CCPA and other relevant privacy regulations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a part-time capacity
• Must be a Certified Deputy Protection Officer
• Preferably with cyber security background

Why Planate

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning design engineering asset management and professional service solutions anytime anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Profession.

Wed love for you to be a part of our Global workforce helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every clients mission!