Data Protection Officer

We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Data Protection Officer to join our global privacy team, supporting both Ford Motor Company and Ford Credit.

Acting as a trusted subject matter expert and working closely with our Data Protection Officer in Germany, you will provide clear, pragmatic guidance across a large, complex multinational organisation.

Responsibilities

As our Data Protection Officer, you will:

• Monitor compliance with applicable data protection legislation and internal privacy policies, including the allocation of responsibilities, awareness-raising, training and related audits.
• Provide advice on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), where requested, and monitor their performance.
• Co-operate with relevant supervisory authorities, including EU national data protection authorities and the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
• Act as a contact point for supervisory authorities on processing-related matters, including prior consultation where required.
• Act as a contact point for data subjects on matters relating to the processing of their personal data and the exercise of their rights.
• Apply a proportionate, risk-based approach, taking account of the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing.
• Build effective relationships across Ford Motor Company and Ford Credit, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical actions for business and technology stakeholders.

Qualifications

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Demonstrated experience performing the statutory tasks and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer in a large multinational organisation.
• The independence, professional integrity and sound judgement required to act without conflicts of interest and to maintain confidentiality in the performance of the role.
• Experience engaging constructively with supervisory authorities, senior leaders, employees and data subjects.
• Confidence communicating with executive leaders, including the ability to explain complex privacy issues clearly, influence decisions and provide credible challenge.
• Experience operating effectively in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A practical, collaborative approach, with the ability to balance regulatory obligations, risk and business needs without compromising the independence of the DPO role.