Data Privacy and Compliance Officer

Are you ready to join a company with the vision to be the global leader in sustainable energy solutions and take on a key role in ensuring data governance and regulatory alignment?
 

Digital Solutions > Data Quality & Enablement
The Data Quality & Enablement team, part of Vestas Digital Solutions, is focused on enhancing data excellence and unlocking value from our data products and platforms. This newly established department plays a vital role in Vestas Digital Powerhouse by treating data as a strategic asset. We enable digital scalability and resilience by implementing a collaborative data governance model with clear accountability and a value-centric focus.
We embed compliance by design into our data platforms, ensuring privacy and regulatory requirements are addressed from the ground up. This approach strengthens trust in our digital solutions and enhances data integrity.
As a Data Privacy and Compliance Officer in the newly established Data Quality & Enablement team, you will collaborate closely with diverse product teams, business stakeholders and functions such as Data Privacy and Cyber Security across Vestas. In this role, you will be at the forefront of ensuring our compliance with data privacy regulations, the Data Act, and the AI Act. Your expertise will be crucial in safeguarding our data and maintaining the highest standards of privacy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Compliance Management: Oversee and ensure compliance with relevant data privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, the Data Act, and the AI Act. Help define and drive our compliance by utilizing new technology opportunities to embed compliance-by-design and for automation
• Data Privacy: Implement and maintain our data privacy policies and procedures to protect sensitive information
• Training and Awareness: Provide training and raise awareness among employees about data privacy and compliance requirements
• Legal Practice Application: Be motivated by the opportunity to apply legal practices within an IT organization, ensuring that compliance and data privacy are integral to our digital solutions
• Reporting: Prepare and present reports on data privacy and compliance status to senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Business, Communications, Law, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in data privacy and compliance, ideally in a large organization
• In-depth knowledge of GDPR, the Data Act, and the AI Act
• You master a holistic and end-to-end approach in diagnosing potential data compliance challenges and can maneuver between a high- and low-level approach to support in overcoming the challenges related to data
• You thrive in a visible role as you will be working with data products, data management teams, data owners and many more in establishing compliance by design

Competencies

• You possess a collaborative and open-minded nature, eager to contribute to a globally diverse cross-functional team within the organization
• You are comfortable working in dynamic, global settings and adapting to evolving conditions
• You are confident communicating with stakeholders at various levels of the organization
• Self-organized, methodical, and solution-oriented in daily tasks
• Skilled at simplifying complex issues and identifying practical solutions
• You show a commitment to continuous learning and team contribution

What we offer
You will join a newly established, dedicated and passionate team committed to support the business through Data Privacy and Compliance. You will also have the opportunity to be part of a team that is currently refining how Vestas works with Data Privacy and Compliance, which means you will be a key player in shaping the journey ahead.
You will experience an environment that fosters continuous learning, enabling you to actualize your ambitions and get the chance to work in an agile office environment. While we hold our team members to high individual standards of collaboration, accountability, we provide unwavering support to one another, collectively celebrating successes and addressing challenges.

Additional information 
The position is based in Aarhus, Denmark.
Please note that we review applications on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be amended or withdrawn at any time, including before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application by June 13, 2025.
For further information please contact Søren Lundager, Hiring Manager at sound@vestas.com.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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