Global Data Protection and Information Security Manager (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as Vileda®, Gimi®, Wettex® and Marigold®. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.

Some of your Benefits

• Meal Allowance: We offer an allowance that makes meals more affordable.
• Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
• International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
• Easily Reachable: Easy, low-stress access by car or public transport.
• Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
• Milan
• Hybrid Work
• FHP di R. Freudenberg S.A.S.

Global Data Protection and Information Security Manager (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s Data Protection Management System (DPMS) and Information Security Management System (ISMS) at global level.
• Lead the embedding of global data protection and information security policies, ensuring clear understanding and effective implementation across all countries.
• Design and roll out new global tools, frameworks, and standardized processes to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
• Provide training, coaching, and functional support to local data protection and InfoSec specialists.
• Monitor corrective actions resulting from assessments and audits, supporting investigations of potential compliance breaches and preparation of incident reports when required.
• Implement and maintain global KPI tracking to measure performance and drive continuous optimization initiatives.
• Serve as the global point of reference for all data protection and information security matters, fostering collaboration and best‑practice sharing within global communities.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate IT, Corporate Data Protection and InfoSec functions, and other global departments (e.g., Marketing, HR, Health & Safety) to ensure seamless integration of DP and InfoSec into overall company processes; support Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) projects as needed.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in Law or any comparable discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of professional experience in data protection, information security, or a closely related field.
• Excellent knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, especially the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).