Group DPO and Data Privacy Specialist – Ingka Centres

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU
We believe you share our IKEA values and that you are excited to join us in our journey to become the world’s leading omnichannel home furnishing retailer. You enjoy a real digital challenge, in an environment where everything is changing. You have a passion for people, teamwork and working internationally.
You are passionate about data privacy and digital ethics and can work with tenacity, both hands on and strategically, to achieve business objectives using pragmatic, open and agile ways of working. You thrive on working in a fast moving and innovative global organization which pushes boundaries and embraces the new and unknown, working at the leading edge of technology and digital innovation. Communication, integrity and discretion will come naturally to you in building strong business relationships and you will have a bright and positive attitude towards work and life. You have a desire to continuously learn and develop and inspire others to do the same.
A DAY IN YOUR LIFE WITH US
On a day to day basis, you act as a trusted partner to business and digital teams advising them on the many different aspects of data privacy and how we can use it as a business enabler towards the Ingka Centres strategic objectives and initiatives.
Every day is a new day, with exciting opportunities in which you will be collaborating and supporting a wide range of business partners and co-workers, from working with strategic initiatives and partners to hands on support with the business teams.
You will develop and nurture relationships with the EU Centres markets to build a privacy by design culture by regular interaction at all levels with the Centres co-workers and management. You will be part of a small but growing team of data privacy and information security co-workers within a wider matrix and community of like-minded individuals across the globe and different functions of Ingka.
Specific tasks and key responsibilities include:
· Implement the Group Data Privacy strategy and common group goals in the European Centres organisations
· Secure the ‘Privacy by Design’ concept and integrate the data privacy function as a key business partner
· Lead change in the European Centres organisations to develop Data Privacy maturity and governance, assigning responsibility to relevant stakeholders for completion of key activities
· Maintain the organisation's Records of Data Processing Activities
· Monitor and provide advice regarding Data Privacy Impact Assessments and the associated process
· Monitor compliance with relevant EU and national data privacy laws and applicable Group Rules
· Oversee the process of reviewing and updating data processing agreements
· Act as the key point of contact for the organisation on data privacy matters for both individuals and supervisory authorities
· Provide advice and recommendations regarding data breach management processes, and provide managerial support if data breaches occur
· Monitor and assist, where appropriate, with the execution of individual rights requests
· Report and escalate data privacy metrics, risks and non-compliant activity to the organisation's boards
You have a minimum of 3 years of progressive and diverse experience in data privacy, preferably in a global company. In addition, you have demonstrable experience in implementing best practice in data privacy and showcasing privacy by design. You are CIPP/E qualified, or equivalent. You know how to lead in a changing environment and have documented leadership skills.
You have knowledge in the following areas:
• Sound knowledge of data privacy laws and related regulations and the impacts to the IKEA business, for markets within area of responsibility
• Sound knowledge of translating requirements from laws and regulations into practical, implementable policies which can be then managed and measured
• Good understanding of how the IT landscape affects data privacy compliance
• Good knowledge of what constitutes best practice in data privacy and how to benchmark IKEA against competitors and market peers
This role is a permanent position and will be located in Malmö, Sweden
TOGETHER AS A TEAM
At IKEA we believe in people and that we are always better together. Within Group Digital we set the digital agenda to keep IKEA leading in an uncertain and fast-moving environment. We drive the development, provision and operation of our digital products and services through the use of new and existing technology and agile delivery methods to deliver at pace. At the same time, we provide a home for digital skills to both develop and extend the technical, people and business skills needed to ensure continuous development and growth of our digital capability.
QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT? LET'S CONNECT!
You might have some questions about the position of Group DPO & Data Privacy Specialist - Ingka Centres or the recruitment process and that's a good thing! If you have job specific questions please contact Carol Westerberg at Carol.Westerberg@ingka.ikea.com
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process or other practicalities, please get in touch with Pietro Mattei, Recruitment Specialist at pietro.mattei@ingka.ikea.com.
We are looking forward to receiving your application and will review candidates continuously, so please submit your application as soon as possible.