GTT Data Protection Representative

We are Hiring! Data Protection Representative to Volvo Group Trucks Technology
Is Data Privacy your passion? Do you want to be a part of driving the Data Privacy journey for an organization leading the revolution in the industry toward sustainable transport solutions? Do you want to pave the way for why, what and how data is accessed and processed when developing new ground breaking technologies in the exciting areas of electrification, automation and connectivity?
Then read on…this is the place for you!


What is our offer to you? Who are we?
The automotive industry is rapidly shifting and the Volvo Group is determined to lead the way in the areas of connectivity, automation and electrification to create sustainable transport solutions. Group Trucks Technology (GTT) is the global technology development organization with 7000 employees for all truck brands in the Volvo Group. This means that GTT is the place to be if you want to contribute to the development of new technologies and solutions. Needless to say, data is the new gold and working with data in a responsible and pragmatic way is crucial in developing all the exciting future products we have lined up. As a natural consequence the area of Data Privacy is growing in size and importance in product development in GTT.


The central Data Privacy team at GTT is a great team of Data Privacy professionals and we are now looking for a new DPR (Data Protection Representative). You will be part of setting our strategic data privacy priorities as well as driving and implementing ways of working, to guide and assure relevant data privacy compliance and regulations in the Volvo Group and Volvo Group Trucks Technology organizations.


We believe that high performance comes from enjoying what we do, combined with curiosity and an ability to act.


This is how you will make an impact
You will be the focal point for data privacy questions in our organization and have responsibility for the ongoing data privacy compliance activities.


The overall responsibilities for the role are:
Implement and maintain the Privacy Governance structure including policies, standards, and templates.
Drive investigations and initiatives as needed to facilitate, promote, and protect Volvo Group data privacy.
Coordinate and conduct Data Privacy audits.
Ensure that GTT is informed regarding data protection rights, obligations and responsibilities.
Communication and alignment with GPO (Group Privacy Officer) and other Volvo Group DPRs.
Increase Data Privacy awareness and competence through development and conduct trainings.
Work together as part of the GTT Data Privacy team setting and achieving team goals.



Who are you, our new colleague?
You will coordinate, lead, and collaborate with all parts of Volvo Group Trucks Technology as well as the rest of Volvo Group, driving Data Privacy and compliance activities while inspiring others to do the same. This requires you to be service minded and supportive in order to handle stakeholders, partners, and customers. As this job is all about collaborations, we first and foremost need you to be a leader and with good communication skills.
We also value your holistic and problem solving approach, as you will play a key role in the organization to identify and visualize pragmatic but robust solutions to new challenges. As this job includes managing urgent as well as long-term initiatives, we also believe it is important that you can work with a degree of uncertainty and that you demonstrate good prioritization skills.


Qualifications required to be successful in these roles:
Extensive experience in Data Privacy, data transfers, vehicle data and IT systems in a complex global product development organization.
Excellent knowledge of Data Privacy, GDPR regulation and other regulations affecting data protection and their practical applications.
Experience from information security principles and practices, information risk analysis and risk management.
Experience in developing and delivering trainings.
Practical experience in OneTrust or equivalent Data Privacy tools.
Fluency in English, written and spoken.
Data Privacy certifications are considered a merit.

However, it is your personality that will be the most important asset of all. If you are ready to drive change in the area of Data Privacy in a global organization at the forefront of technology, come and join us. As your future manager, I truly believe that what makes you thrilled going to work will make you successful. That means I will support you in your personal development and help you follow your professional dreams.


We adopt a continuous selection process, so make sure to apply as soon as possible.


Curious and want to learn more?
If you want to make an impact and drive the area of data privacy, please contact me, David Haglund, Manager Functional Safety & Data Privacy, on david.haglund@volvo.com or give me a call to talk on +46-739-029150.


Kindly note that due to GDPR, we will not accept applications via mail. Please use our career site.