Data Protection Manager

Project overview

Job Advertisement No.

The GWDG is looking for two Data Protection Managers to strengthen an interdisciplinary team of HPC experts in the "Computing" working group (AG C) as soon as possible.

Data Protection Managers

with a regular weekly working time of 39 hours (100%). Remuneration is based on the collective agreement for public service employees (Bund); depending on qualifications, classification up to pay group TVoD E 13 is envisaged. The positions are suitable for part-time work and are initially limited until December 31, 2029. GWDG aims for long-term cooperation.

The Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH Göttingen (GWDG) is the university computer center for the Georg August University Göttingen and a computing and IT competence center for the Max Planck Society. Providing high-performance HPC systems has been one of its core tasks for over 40 years. In 2020, the University Göttingen/GWDG was accepted as one of eight computing centers into the National High-Performance Computing (NHR) network. GWDG operates the HLRN-IV system "Emmy", one of the most powerful computers in the world.

As a national supercomputing center, GWDG offers technical support to researchers and students from various scientific fields – including earth and environmental sciences, life sciences, and engineering – in using complex software codes. We are also involved in national and international research projects. At the same time, we aim for closer cooperation with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and specialized computing centers such as the German Climate Computing Center (DKRZ) and the Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS-JSC).

As part of our AI Service Center for Sensitive and Critical Infrastructure (KISSKI), we have developed a range of AI-based services that offer a high level of security and data protection, as processing takes place on our own hardware. The position advertised here will primarily be used in the "KISSKI-EvoKS" sub-project, which offers industry-specific AI solutions and implementation support for AI projects specifically for SMEs and startups.

Furthermore, within the framework of KISSKI, KISSKI-EvoKS, the EU AI Factory HammerHAI, and the Quantum Computing Service Center QUICS, we collaborate with customers from various industries, including universities, public institutions, and companies.

Together with the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science and the Campus Institute Data Science (CIDAS) of the University of Göttingen, GWDG offers an inspiring research environment in Scientific Computing with the opportunity to conduct research at the interface of applied computer science, high-performance computing, AI, and machine learning.

Areas of Responsibility

• Management of a Data Protection Management System (DSMS), including policies, processes, and KPIs
• Maintenance of a Record of Processing Activities (RoPA); conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA/DSFA) and balancing of legitimate interests
• Coordination of technical and organizational measures (TOM) according to Art. 32 GDPR with IT/InfoSec and their regular review
• Management of data protection incidents (reporting, forensics, lessons learned) and secure processing of data subject rights (access, erasure, etc.)
• Contract management within the scope of order processing agreements (AVV), including standard contractual clauses, third-country transfers, TOM reviews, and supplier audits
• Training, awareness campaigns, and consulting for specialist departments; sparring for product development ("Privacy by Design/Default")
• Planning and execution of internal audits/gap analyses; tracking of measures and reporting to management
• Monitoring of legal/regulatory developments (GDPR/BDSG, TTDSG/ePrivacy, Schrems II, guidelines of supervisory authorities)
• Close cooperation with the Information Security, Legal/Compliance, IT departments, and, if applicable, the Data Protection Officer

Requirements

Desirable

Our Offer

Your Application

Have we sparked your interest? Then please submit your application by November 8, 2026, via our online form:

GWDG strives for gender equality and diversity and therefore welcomes applications from all backgrounds. GWDG endeavors to employ more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled individuals are expressly welcome.

If you have any questions about the advertised positions, please feel free to contact Mr. Prof. Dr. Julian Kunkel (Email: ).

• Completed Master's degree (e.g., Law, Business Informatics, Computer Science, or Business Administration with a focus on Compliance) or a comparable qualification
• Several years of experience in operational data protection management
• Very good knowledge of GDPR/BDSG; understanding of ISO 27001/27701 and ISMS processes
• Confident handling of DPIAs, RoPAs, TOMs, order processing agreements, SCCs, and processes related to data subject rights or incidents
• Strong communication and consulting skills; ability to implement complex requirements in a practical way
• Structured, independent way of working; high degree of results orientation and teamwork skills
• German at least C1, English at least B2
• Certifications (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, TuV/DEKRA DSB or ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer)
• Experience in the public sector or in regulated environments
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience with HPC, scientific computing, or data-intensive fields
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working
• A modern, diverse, and exceptional working environment with close proximity to science and research at the interface of several innovative technology areas
• An interesting and varied activity in a large, internationally active IT competence center
• Participation in a competent and dedicated team
• Support for the qualification and further development of your skills, both in an academic environment and with a view to a career in business
• Public service social benefits

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany, DE
• Languages: German