OverviewAt Ford, protecting customer and employee privacy is a top priority. As a Data Protection Advisor, you''ll report to the Deputy Data Protection Officer and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

Support privacy compliance efforts for customer and employee data

Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and evaluate AI-related initiatives

Assist in managing data subject rights requests and privacy incidents

Deliver training and awareness programs across the organization

Perform internal privacy audits and contribute to continuous improvement

Help implement Ford''s global privacy strategy and privacy-by-design principles

Partner with business units to address privacy and data access needs

Monitor regulatory developments and support compliance with evolving laws

Qualifications

Proven experience advising on GDPR, ePrivacy, and the EU AI Act

Strong knowledge of privacy documentation (e.g., DPIAs, privacy notices, contracts)

Experience with data architecture, data flows, and cloud-based services

Excellent communication skills—able to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to influence and mentor across teams

Ability to quickly grasp and apply global regulatory frameworks

Experience in large, matrixed, multinational organizations

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor''s degree in Law (or equivalent)

Established experience in data protection roles

Confident in leading strategic privacy discussions with a risk-based mindset

Creative, future-focused thinker who embraces innovation and change

Skilled communicator across multiple channels and audiences

Strong organizational and time management skills

Experience handling DSARs, incidents, and breaches

Strongly Preferred: IAPP certifications (CIPM, CIPP/E, CIPT)

Strongly Preferred: Experience advising on global privacy compliance

Desirable: Familiarity with OneTrust or similar privacy management tools

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