Ford - Lansing, MI

posted 14 days ago

Full-time - Senior
Onsite - Lansing, MI
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Consent & Privacy Advocate at Ford Motor Company plays a crucial role in ensuring that the technology solutions comply with privacy regulations and best practices. This position serves as a liaison between the Technology department and central Consent and Privacy organizations, advocating for privacy-by-design principles and collaborating with various internal teams to shape the company's approach to data privacy.

Responsibilities

  • Champion data privacy within the global Technology department by promoting best practices and providing guidance to development teams.
  • Provide technical expertise to central Consent and Privacy teams, translating complex privacy regulations into actionable guidance.
  • Drive strategic vision and roadmaps to create alignment across different product groups.
  • Partner with business customers to integrate consent and privacy into technology solutions, ensuring alignment with global privacy policies.
  • Collaborate with local teams on data privacy issues, reviewing code and conducting data privacy impact assessments (DPIAs).
  • Stay informed about evolving privacy regulations and best practices, translating developments into actionable guidance.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of global data governance frameworks, defining data ownership and access controls.
  • Assist with incident response and breach notification, working with teams to mitigate potential harm.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, information technology, privacy) or a combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of proven experience in data privacy and compliance, with a strong understanding of technical aspects.
  • Strong understanding of global data privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant laws.
  • Experience with data privacy impact assessments (DPIAs) and data subject requests (DSRs) within a technical context.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with diverse stakeholders across multiple regions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice-to-haves

  • Certification in data privacy (e.g., CIPP, CIPT).
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment with a global reach.
  • Experience with cloud computing and data security best practices.
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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