Technical Data Protection Officer | Referent*in Technischer Datenschutz (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role is for a Technical Data Protection Officer at the University of Mannheim, a leading German university. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring comprehensive data protection within the University IT department, a critical function given the institution's ongoing digital transformation. Day-to-day responsibilities include evaluating and improving workflows from a data protection perspective, advising university facilities on GDPR implementation, and developing technical and organizational data protection concepts. The position also involves analyzing and assessing information security and data protection incidents, ensuring compliance with standards, and contributing to reports. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern IT environment, offering a high degree of personal responsibility, flexible working models, and opportunities for professional development within the public service sector.