Farfetch

Associate Project Manager - Privacy

Porto, Portugal

Full-Time

Hybrid

TLDR

Join the Farfetch Legal, Ethics & Compliance Team to lead cross-functional privacy initiatives ensuring compliance with global data protection standards.

Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry, connecting customers in over 190 countries with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands and charming boutiques from around the world. Farfetch opens a world of luxury for endless expressions of style, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.

LEGAL TEAM

The Legal team is a strategic business area ensuring we navigate the complexities of a global business and acting as guardians of our legal integrity, providing expert advice to protect our interests, manage risks, and ensure compliance.

PORTO

Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.

THE ROLE

The Associate Project Manager - Privacy will join the Farfetch Legal, Ethics & Compliance Team, with the aim of assisting the Legal Privacy Team in ensuring that the FARFETCH Group complies with the data protection standards applicable worldwide, implementing and improving procedures to demonstrate accountability of the Group around privacy and security issues.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Drive Impact Across the Business

Lead and coordinate cross-functional privacy initiatives, aligning teams and ensuring smooth execution from planning to delivery

Partner with stakeholders across Legal, Security, Product, and Business teams to bring initiatives to life

Own multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities while proactively identifying and mitigating risks

Shape Our Privacy Program

Help design and implement a scalable, forward-thinking data privacy framework

Maintain and evolve records of processing activities across the group, working closely with business owners

Support and guide teams through Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), collaborating with Legal, Security, and the Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Ensure Privacy Policies and related frameworks stay up to date through structured review cycles

Turn Data into Insights

Define and track KPIs to measure the success and maturity of the privacy program

Build dashboards and reports with the DPO to provide clear visibility on initiatives and risks

Communicate progress, insights, and outcomes to stakeholders and senior leadership in a clear and compelling way

Enable Efficient Operations

Support the management of Data Subject Rights Requests (DSRRs)

Leverage privacy tools (e.g., OneTrust or similar platforms) to streamline processes and improve efficiency

Manage and oversee the Brightflag legal operations platform system, including handling legal financial operations, reviewing and processing invoices, ensuring billing accuracy, and supporting cost control and reporting for the legal department.

WHO YOU ARE

You have a degree in Management, IT, or a related field

Experienced in project management, delivery, or similar roles

Experience or exposure to privacy, data protection, or cybersecurity is a plus—but not a must

You’re highly organized and thrive managing multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines

You’re a strong communicator who can clearly express ideas and influence different audiences

You’re proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity

You enjoy working collaboratively in cross-functional environments

Familiarity with privacy management tools (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc)

REWARDS & BENEFITS

Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well-being support and tools

Extra days off, sabbatical program and days for you to give back for the community

Training opportunities and free access to Udemy

Flexible benefits program

Benefits

Health Insurance

Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well-being support and tools

Learning Budget

Training opportunities and free access to Udemy

Flexible benefits program

Paid Time Off

Extra days off, sabbatical program and days for you to give back for the community

Farfetch

Farfetch operates a global marketplace that connects customers in over 190 countries with luxury fashion items from more than 1,400 brands and boutiques. By bridging the gap between established designers and emerging talents, it offers a unique shopping experience for fashion enthusiasts looking for high-quality, stylish products.

Founded: Founded 2008
Employees: 500+ employees
Industry: Internet Software & Services
Total raised: $950M raised

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Associate Project Manager