Country Data Privacy Leader

Key responsibilities (text) * Guide and execute operational requirements and activities of a complex nature, including updating local risk registers, conducting assessments to identify privacy requirements for new and existing solutions and processes and data management activities to support the data privacy strategy, goals and objectives.

• Guide and execute operational requirements to manage local suppliers in the full lifecycle of activities, including selection and ongoing monitoring.

• Lead collaboration with speaking partners in the business to develop data privacy maturity and governance and for daily data privacy issues, enabling successful navigation and compliance with our steering documents and local Data Privacy legislation, while also staying current with emerging trends and changes in legislation.

• Build and maintain knowledge and expertise, identifying and implementing solutions to issues, as well as opportunities to achieve industry standard best practice and continuously improve working methods.

Local section (text) * University degree and 4 years of related Digital experience, or minimum 8 years of related Digital experience

• Experience responding to privacy and data protection inquiries from customers, employees, and business stakeholders, including interpreting privacy requirements, providing guidance on compliance obligations, and resolving complex privacy-related concerns in a timely manner.
• Experience conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and privacy reviews for new initiatives, technologies, systems, and business processes, including identifying privacy risks, recommending mitigation measures, and ensuring compliance with applicable privacy legislation and organizational policies.
• Experience managing privacy incidents and data breaches, including investigation, risk assessment, containment, documentation, stakeholder communications, regulatory notification, and implementation of corrective actions to reduce future risk.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Information Security, IT, Risk Management, and business units, to embed privacy-by-design principles and support privacy governance initiatives.
• Experience interpreting and applying privacy legislation and regulatory requirements (North America privacy laws, or other applicable regulations) to support organizational compliance and risk management objectives.

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• WiselyPay - get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)

• A fun and inclusive work environment, From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers. At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together. Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA. What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!

“You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you. A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It’s the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.”