Data protection (DP) consultant

Role overview

Data protection (DP) consultant at Bosch Global Software Technologies

We are seeking a Data Protection Expert to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will provide expert advice and support to solution-oriented departments and projects, ensuring data protection compliance across engineering projects, products, services, and enterprise IT systems.

You will work closely with Security Managers and cross-border partners to align with global data protection standards, including Boschís internal privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with data protection standards for the processing of personal data.
• Advise on data protection requirements during product development and solution design.
• Coordinate with Security Managers to define technical and organizational data protection measures.
• Guide teams on implementing Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default principles.
• Draft, review, and negotiate information security and data protection documents and agreements.
• Collaborate with international data protection teams to ensure Data Protection compliance with target market of business.
• Manage data protection aspects during the entire product lifecycleófrom requirements analysis to deployment and end-of-life.
• Supplier assessment, vendor risk management and compliance checks for supplier scope.
• Support risk assessments, recommend mitigation measures, and participate in audits and quality gate (QG) reviews.
• Regularly update project master data and MIS reports for Data Protection compliance.
• Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree (BE/BTech) in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field.
• ISO 27001 or ISO 27701 Lead Auditor certification.
• Hands-on experience in implementing Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default concepts.

Required qualifications

• 4–6 years in Personal Data Protection or ISP domain Mandatory/requires Skills : Compliance and Data Protection or Information security expertise.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• CIPP/A or CIPP/E or DCPLA certification (Preferred) Strong knowledge of regional (DPDPA) and international Data Protection regulations.
• Experience in Risk Assessment and Control Recommendation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in general MS Office tools.
• Suitable internal candidate or external hire

Employment details

• Location: Bengaluru (prev. Bangalore) [India]

About the employer

• Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions.

Additional role details

• With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.