Director, Privacy (m/f/d)

This is a senior leadership role within our Privacy and Responsible AI team, leading our Privacy Operations & Assurance pillar. You will set the pillar’s strategy, build and develop a team of privacy professionals, and define priorities and ways of working.

Combining strategic leadership with hands-on expertise, you will be the senior privacy partner for executive leadership and the business across products, technology, AI, vendor relationships, incident response, and strategic initiatives such as M&A.

THE CHALLENGE:

• Privacy Operations & Assurance Pillar leadership: Manage and develop a team of 3 - 4 privacy professionals, set the pillar's strategy and roadmap, and own its priorities, workflows, resourcing, and KPIs.
• Privacy by design and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs): Embed privacy into products and technology initiatives, including AI, own the DPIA program, and partner with the Responsible AI pillar on AI governance and risk assessments.
• Vendor reviews and data protection agreements (DPAs): Own the supplier privacy review process and lead negotiation of complex DPAs, data sharing agreements, and SCCs, and own our templates and playbooks.
• Incident response: Lead the privacy response to data breaches and security incidents, including notification decisions and regulator, customer, and individual notifications.
• Data subject requests (DSRs): Own the data subject rights process at Sportradar, handle complex or contentious requests, including employee DSARs.
• Data retention: Own the retention policy and schedules and drive their implementation.
• M&A due diligence: Lead privacy due diligence and integration or separation work on acquisitions, divestments, and carve-outs.
• Client support: Support Commercial teams with client privacy questionnaires, audits, and contract negotiations.
• Program governance: Contribute to policies, records of processing, training, and regulatory monitoring, working with, among others, Legal, Compliance, Information Security.
• Executive reporting: Report on privacy risks, program performance, and KPIs to senior leadership and relevant governance committees.

ABOUT YOU:

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5–8 years’ post-qualification experience in privacy or data protection, including significant in-house experience within an international organization and at least 3 years managing and developing a team of privacy professionals.
• Expert knowledge of the GDPR and other international privacy laws, with proven experience embedding Privacy by Design into products and technology, leading DPIA programs, negotiating DPAs and SCCs, and managing data breach response.
• Track record of building and running privacy operations at scale, including setting KPIs, designing workflows, and leading privacy work on M&A, divestments, or carve-outs.
• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to influence and advise executive leadership and senior stakeholders across business units, translating complex privacy risks into clear, commercial recommendations.
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented leader with the ability to set strategy, prioritize across competing demands, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with AI governance and AI privacy risks, IAPP certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP), and hands-on experience with OneTrust or similar privacy tools would be advantageous.
• Interest in privacy, AI, sports, and tech.

OUR OFFER:

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and teambuilding.
• Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy.
• A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks.
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme.
• Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience).
• Online training videos.
• Flexible working hours in a hybrid setting.

While we appreciate the flexibility and benefits of working from home, we strongly believe that coming together in person fosters stronger connections, encourages collaboration, and drives innovation—both as individuals and as a company. The energy, shared ideas, and team support we experience in the office strengthen the foundation of our success and culture.

For this reason, we are an office-first business operating on a fully on-site model, with team members working in the office five days a week to build relationships, exchange ideas, and grow together.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Initial Screening : A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations.
• Two Hiring Team Interview : Meet with the Hiring team and Hiring Manager to dive into your expertise and also discuss team fit.
• Final Steps : Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer!

The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!