Privacy Analyst, Assurance

Ford

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As a global leader in advanced mobility solutions, our outstanding team of legal professionals helps us navigate the continually changing legal and regulatory landscape. In our Office of General Counsel, you’ll be part of an organization that collaborates with outside counsel to operate as a global team and deliver world-class legal, tax and audit services to client groups throughout the company.
In this position...
Broaden Your Impact Across Key Privacy Initiatives: You'll be a versatile analyst, directly influencing our global privacy posture by providing flexible support across both critical privacy risk assessments and essential global compliance plan efforts. This means diverse challenges and a chance to make a tangible difference in how Ford Motor Company manages privacy.

Accelerate Your Growth in a Dynamic Assurance Role: If you thrive on continuous learning and impactful work, this is for you. You'll operate within an assurance organization that functions much like an audit team, honing your analytical and critical thinking skills as you adapt to evolving privacy landscapes and strengthen our controls.
Shape Ford's Global Privacy Future: You'll be at the forefront of protecting Ford Motor Company's privacy commitments worldwide. Your contributions will directly influence our strategies for managing privacy risks and maintaining compliance, allowing you to see the immediate and long-term global impact of your expertise and dedication.

Requirements

• 5 years or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 3 years or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Three or more years of experience in a role focused on privacy, legal compliance, risk management, or project management.
• A strong understanding of fundamental privacy principles and concepts.
• Experience analyzing complex requirements and breaking them down into manageable tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience working on compliance programs for specific privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA).
• Direct experience working with privacy/compliance technologies (e.g., OneTrust, TrustArc).
• Professional privacy certifications, such as CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) or CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager).
• Experience in a large, global organization, navigating complex cross-functional structures.
• Proven project management skills, with a track record of leading initiatives from planning to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to both legal and non-legal audiences.

Responsibilities

• You will identify, analyze, and evaluate privacy risks across various business processes and systems, proposing mitigation strategies to enhance data protection.
• You will assist in developing and implementing comprehensive global privacy compliance plans, ensuring adherence to evolving regulations.
• You will conduct reviews of privacy controls and practices, much like an audit function, to verify their effectiveness and alignment with internal policies and external requirements.
• You will work closely with legal, IT, product, and other teams, translating privacy requirements into practical actions and providing guidance on best practices.
• You will contribute to refining our privacy assurance processes, adapting to new challenges and proactively seeking ways to strengthen our overall privacy program

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 and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed