Global Data Protection Manager
Wärtsilä is leading the maritime industry’s transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. We at Wärtsilä Marine Power are proud to offer our customers the world’s widest network of maritime expertise and the full portfolio from engines to lifecycle solutions.
We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?
We are now looking for a GLOBAL DATA PRIVACY MANAGER to join our MARINE LEGAL & COMPLIANCE team.
The location for this position is preferably in Helsinki, Finland, but other major European Wärtsilä Marine Business locations can be considered. Hybrid working is possible.
The Opportunity
The importance and profile of data protection and privacy has never been higher - this role is vital to demonstrate and deliver our commitment to the protection of the personal data of customers and others who engage with us. In this global position the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a number of teams and different levels of the organisation, helping to raise standards and shape best practices which will play an important part in enabling our Marine Businesses to achieve their goals. A particular area of focus will be ensuring robust governance standards in the context our cutting-edge digital technologies, in order to mitigate risks of data breaches and ensure that our customers and other stakeholders have trust in the integrity and security of our solutions and systems.
The role will report to the Managing Counsel, Tech Law in Marine Legal & Compliance, in a friendly, supportive, diverse and high-performing international team supporting the Marine business, and will also work closely with key contacts across the organisation, including the Group Data Protection Team, Global Data Privacy Manager Energy and other data privacy related colleagues, Marine Legal & Compliance Team and relevant Marine Businesses’ team members.
This is a great opportunity for an individual to influence the Marine Businesses on a global scale, and contribute towards our sustainable growth and competitive advantage through developing and embedding leading practices in data protection.
It is also an exciting time to be at Wärtsilä. In June 2023, Wärtsilä was recognised by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 most influential companies in the world for the continuous pursuit and focus on innovation and for shaping the decarbonisation of the energy and marine sectors.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Manage each Marine Business data privacyactivities in line with Wärtsilä Group level data protection requirements, including guidelines, tools and processes.
- Scope data privacyrequirements for the Marine Businesses and update, implement and maintain the Marine Data Privacy action plan
- Assist in evaluating and managing data privacy risks in collaboration with Marine businessa and Group Data Protection
- Establish and roll out data privacy procedures, guidelines, awareness and best practices
- Lead and maintain data privacy networks and communities such as the Marine Privacy Champions network
- Respond to live data protection issues including any data breaches, lead and support the Wärtsilä data breach response process
- Support Marine Businesses in monitoring, controlling and reporting data protection matters.
- Identify data privacy criticality and roll out Privacy by Design for Marine Businesses’ digital products and services that process personal data.
- Work alongside product, engineering and business teams to support data protection compliance such as implementing Privacy by Design and administering privacy impact assessments.
- Support other teams such as sourcing/procurement and legal with establishing data protection requirements.
- Facilitate collaboration between Marine Businesses and Group data protection teams and foster interactive collaboration with the entire data privacy community in Wärtsilä, including the global data protection network of Wärtsilä’s subsidiaries
- Develop and maintain up to date knowledge of GDPR and other applicable data protection regulations, track emerging issues and find useful ways to educate and raise awareness effectively in the organisation.
- Act as a subject matter expert and go-to advisor for the Marine Businesses on matters involving personal data.
Experience and Qualifications
- Strong experience and knowledge of compliance with GDPR and other applicable data protection legislation is necessary.
- Experience as a data protection/privacy practitioner preferred, but experience in legal, compliance, audit, quality, information security and/or risk functions would also be considered.
- Candidates with relevant data protection or privacy certification (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) would be preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Communicating, influencing and negotiating in a complex international organisation.
- Building and maintaining relationships and networks, and inspiring trust and confidence.
- Finding practical solutions to enable and support the organisation.
- Strong implementation skills, including ability to bring a structure to complex problems.
- Familiarity with IT, OT, AI and data management systems.
- Managing workload efficiently and pushing matters forward proactively.
- Attention to detail and analytical skills, combined with a pragmatic and a business orientated approach.
- Identifying ways to simplify the approach and message to enhance engagement and optimise efficiency.
- Commitment to continuous development and improvement.
- Enthusiasm for helping colleagues and adding value to the business.
Why you and us?
We have an amazing team and a clear purpose to exist. We are passionate about the work we do and hope to find applicants with that shared passion
You are valuated – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.
Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.
You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.
Contact & next steps
We hope to hear from you before the application deadline through submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process all the way.
In case you have questions about the open position, please contact:
Tom Barr – Managing Counsel – tom.barr@wartsila.com
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,500 professionals in more than 240 locations in 79 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Find out more at www.wartsila.com
Last application date: 24/09/2023
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
