Data Risk Security Leader

Context

Within Customer Experience & Commercial Transformation (CXCT), our ambition is to elevate customer experience and accelerate commercial transformation. To succeed sustainably, we must manage data risks while staying customer-centric.

Reporting line

Position embedded in the CXCT team; close interactions with Cybersecurity, Data Risk, Data Protection Office, business domains and IT/Business stakeholders.

Your role

Ensure CXCT activities comply with applicable regulations and security standards; drive the adoption of privacy & security frameworks and act as a key point of contact for teams.

Your missions

• Lead data risk management (privacy, security, classification) across CXCT and promote the appropriation of standards by teams.

• Support projects in deploying the privacy and risk framework.

• Assess data risks, define action plans and track execution with stakeholders (Cybersecurity, Data Risk, Data Protection Office).

• Support, with dedicated teams, data breach handling and incident management.

• Define and enforce privacy & security policies aligned with regulations and internal standards; act as Privacy Champion.

• Ensure project compliance (including compliance with Golden Rule #0).

• Raise awareness, train teams and embed compliance in day-to-day operations.

Your profile

• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and security/risk standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, EBIOS RM).

• 10+ years’ experience in governance/data, including leadership in multicultural environments.

• Experience working with top management and implementing privacy & security controls in complex, cross-functional contexts.

• Strong leadership, management and communication skills with the ability to influence the ecosystem.

• Proven collaboration with cross-functional teams (IT/Cyber, Legal, Domains, Business).

• High attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Your skills

• Data risk & compliance management (privacy, security, classification, incidents).

• Governance & policies: drafting, rollout, effectiveness control.

• Change management, awareness and training.

• Cross-functional steering and clear, actionable reporting.

We offer :

Our offer includes an attractive package and goes well beyond. If you join Schneider Electric, here is an idea of what we can offer you to enjoy the best possible work experience :

• A competitive fixed salary and an individual bonus, with profit-sharing schemes where applicable.

• A range of social benefits that make life easier : healthcare coverage, savings & retirement plans, and a shareholding program.

• Career development through training, internal mobility (local & international), and skills sharing.

• An onboarding path starting your first day, within a culture promoting diversity, inclusion and professional development.

• A good work-life balance thanks to our home-office policy (up to 48% where eligible) and parenting support.

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• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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