About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Regional Data Protection Officer to lead our European Union data protection programme. Reporting directly to the VP Privacy in California, this strategic role will ensure full compliance with European privacy regulations while driving privacy excellence across all European business operations.
You will act as the regional privacy champion, providing expert guidance on data protection matters and ensuring our continued commitment to safeguarding personal data across all European subsidiaries and operations. This is a key leadership role within a global privacy organisation, working closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage privacy programmes across European subsidiaries and regional business units
- Report regularly to the VP Privacy on compliance status, risks, and strategic privacy initiatives
- Ensure full compliance with GDPR and other applicable European data protection laws
- Develop and maintain regional privacy governance frameworks aligned with global standards
- Conduct privacy risk assessments and oversee mitigation strategies
- Manage Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), data inventories, and retention frameworks
- Oversee and continuously improve Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) processes across the region
- Lead Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
- Champion Privacy by Design and Default across products, systems, and processes
- Advise on cross-border data transfers, including SCCs and adequacy mechanisms
- Manage vendor privacy risk assessments and third-party compliance oversight
- Lead regional privacy incident response and ensure timely regulatory reporting
- Deliver privacy training programmes and raise awareness across European teams
- Act as primary liaison with EU supervisory authorities where required
- Collaborate closely with legal, IT, HR, security, and global privacy teams
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
- Professional privacy certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent (preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in privacy, data protection, or related compliance roles
- Strong expert knowledge of GDPR and broader European data protection regulations
- Experience managing multi-entity or regional privacy programmes
- Proven ability to conduct DPIAs, PIAs, and privacy risk assessments
- Strong understanding of DSAR processes, records management, and data governance
- Experience with cross-border data transfer mechanisms (e.g. SCCs, adequacy decisions)
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage senior leadership
- Fluency in English
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Be You - Feel Welcome
Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.
