Senior Information Protection Specialist

• Operate, contribute, manage and continuously improve the regional Yazaki EMEA Data Protection Management for our scope of business operations and in accordance with our strategy
• Collaborate with Information Security, AI Governance and other Central Functions, to facilitate integrated Governance
• Monitor and assess Data Protection Developments in industry trends and best practices (ISO 27001/27701/TISAX/AI Governance) and prepare business impact assessments
• Design, review, update and implement regional standards, guidelines and processes across the scope of Yazaki EMEA business operation.
• Operate Data Protection Management Tools and Applications
• Participate in regional, cross-regional and global initiatives and projects
• Provide guidance and advice to Data Protection Coordinator Organization
• Support the Data Breach Management and Data Subject Rights Management Program
• Plan and support execution of regional Data Protection audits and support e.g. ISMS / TISAX
• Manage and maintain data protection communication, training and awareness concept
• Prepare Regional Data Protection Reporting and ad-hoc reporting for the management

• Master’s Degree in Law or Business Management or Information Technology or comparable education
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a comparable function with profound experience working in Data Protection Organization, on a group level is a plus
• Practical experience in project management and process management
• Systematic, organized and accurate way of working
• Profound communication skills and intercultural competence
• Team player with passion for problem solving and hands-on approach
• You enjoy working in an international environment and in cross-functional teams
• Solid user knowledge of the M365 Office Suite and a general affinity for technology
• Business fluent in English; additional language would be a plus
• Willingness to travel

Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Senior Information Protection Specialist in our plant in [[location]].