Global Head of Data Protection Operations

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What We Offer
Volvo Cars is on an ambitious journey to redefine the customer experience in automotive through digital technology. Electrification, Autonomous Drive and Shared Mobility are enablers for our purpose – freedom to move in a personal, sustainable and safe way.

As a human-centric company, Volvo Cars’ highest priority is to respect each individual who is behind the data we collect and use. Our Data Ethics Code sets out the principles we apply to personal data, throughout their lifecycle (from collection, aggregation and sharing to analysis, storage and disposal).

The Global Head of Data Protection Operations is a key role in ensuring that our Data Protection Program is translated into operations. By creating awareness, providing privacy advice to operations and by supporting in the documentation and review of processing activities, you will together with a global team of Data Protection Coordinators reporting to you contribute to our ambition to be a leading premium car brand.


What You’ll Do
You will be a part of the Global Compliance & Ethics team within Volvo Cars and be located at Headquarters in Göteborg, Sweden. Your main responsibilities will be to:
* engage with all stakeholders throughout the global organization on data privacy matters, so as to ensure adherence and commitment
* support operations in translating our privacy principles into practical actions, and
* lead the Data Protection Coordinators in their task to provide tools and advice to the business organization and other staff functions.


You will more particularly focus on supporting operations with, inter alia:
* Advice on ensuring data protection by design / by default
* Data protection compliance checks and risk assessments
* Drafting privacy notices, ensuring their method of communication is appropriate
* Processing activities documentation
* Identify applicable law, qualification of roles under data protection law, identify and implement relevant data processing agreements


You will report to the Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer who has the overall responsibility for Data Protection matters and you will work closely with both the Data Protection Officer and the Head of Data Protection Compliance, who also are based in Göteborg.


Do you fit the profile?
You are a lawyer, an in-house counsel or have another relevant background with extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in working with complex data protection matters in multinational environments. In your professional life, you have carried a proven ability to develop and implement pragmatic data protection programs and strategies, and to provide high-quality advice in the fields of data protection.

You have a very high level of business acumen and technical knowhow that allows you to help the organization to find ways to use relevant data in a responsible way. You are able to translate our data protection policies into actions that deliver business value and drive change. Defining and solving complicated problems that require careful analysis and good judgement is something you excel at and thrive on.

For you to fully enjoy this opportunity, we believe that you have a proactive and customer-oriented mindset. You have leadership experience and is interested in leading and developing a team. Ability to collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders and drive continuous improvements is crucial for this role.  And, of course, you have a high level of integrity and strong personal character.


How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Kindly apply for this position through this portal no later than April 4th, but please note that selections will be running continuously. Please note that due to GDPR we cannot accept application through E-mail.

If you have additional questions regarding this opportunity please contact hiring manager Augusta Speiser at augusta.speiser@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact senior recruiter Malin Westman at malin.westman@volvocars.com.