Data Protection Operations Specialist

Who are we?
Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.
Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.

Data Protection Operations Specialist 

Volvo Cars’ mission is to make people’s lives easier, safer and better and to offer solutions to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way. This requires collection and processing of data about our cars and customers and as a human-centric company we are truly committed to handle data in a way where we respect every single customer and their right to privacy. 
Our Data Ethics code set outs the principles we apply to personal data, throughout the customers’ journey (from collection, aggregation and sharing to analysis, storage and disposal) as well as for our Employees and Business partners. 

About us:
Volvo Cars is on an ambitious journey to redefine the customer experience in automotive through digital technology. At the National Sales Company, Volvo Car Sweden, we put focus on enabling future premium customer centric experiences anytime, anywhere. As a human centric company, Volvo Car Sweden’s highest priority is to respect each individual customer behind the data we collect and use. 

About the position:
The Data Protection Operations Specialist  is a key role within the Swedish NSC (National Sale Company) ensuring Data Ethics by Design while enabling local development and services to be data driven. By creating awareness, providing advice regarding compliance aspects of design and by supporting the documentation and review of processing activities, you will strongly contribute to our ambition on deliver a premium experience for our customers and being the number one premium brand in Sweden. 

What you’ll do:
You will be a part of the Consumer Experience function within Volvo Car Sweden and work  crossfunctional with stakeholders from all parts of the Company. You will also work closely witha global network of Data protection operational specialists, as well as other members of the central Data Protection Office and will be a key contributer to the Volvo Cars Global Data Protection Centre of Excellence. 

Your main responsibilities will be to:
•    Provide the business with data protection guidance and support, balancing business needs with legal requirements, best practices and customer expectations
•    Lead the implementaton and operationalisation of data protection requirements for business projects and initiatives, ensuring the compliant, ethical and responsible collection, use and disclosure of personal data;
•    Draft privacy notices, consents and appliable data processing agreements;
•    Undertake data protection compliance risk assessments, assist in audits, and maintain appropriate records; and
•    Develop and foster a strong data protection ‘culture’ within the business by delivering training and awareness programs, and by building strong relationships with key stakeholders


Who are you?
You have strong knowledge and 2-3 years experience in working with data protection matters under EU data protection law and good understanding of privacy transparency requirements. You have a good understanding of privacy by design and how to operationalize data protection compliance, and are familiar with privacy-enhancing technologies. 
You have the ability to analyze and make recommendations, collaborate with diverse stakeholders and drive continuous improvements. You should also have good communication and training skills.  Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken, is a requirement for this position. 

How to learn more and apply:
Does this sound like your new challenge? Apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in English via our recruiting system SuccessFactors by no later than the 15th March 2022. Please note that we do not accept applications through email due to GDPR. We recruit continuously and therefore advise you to send your application to us as soon as possible. For any questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Roza: roza.cizek@volvocars.com.