Privacy Analyst, Assurance Analyst at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Privacy Risk Assessment, Risk Analysis, Data Processing Activities, Risk Register Management, Reporting, Compliance Insights, Attention to Detail, Privacy Regulations, Communication Skills, Risk Assessments, Internal Audits, GRC Platforms, CIPP Certification, CIPM Certification, CISA Certification, Data Privacy

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Lead the Assessment Lifecycle: Execute the annual privacy risk assessment process from start to finish. You will manage the distribution of questionnaires to business units and track their completion across the global enterprise. First-Line Risk Analysis: Act as the primary quality filter. You will review incoming assessment responses to identify inconsistencies, vague answers, or potential privacy risks that require deeper investigation. Cross-Functional Validation: Move beyond the spreadsheet to work directly with teams in Marketing, HR, Engineering, and IT. You will validate their submissions, ensuring we have an accurate picture of their data processing activities. Risk Register Management: maintain the "source of truth" for our privacy risks. You will ensure identified issues are documented, assigned to owners, and rigorously tracked through their remediation lifecycle. Reporting & Intelligence: Assist in the creation of executive-level dashboards and reports that summarize our risk posture for Privacy Leadership, turning raw data into actionable compliance insights. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Operations Management. 5+ years of relevant professional experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or Data Privacy (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Strong ability to analyze complex information, spot patterns, and pay close attention to detail. Familiarity with fundamental privacy concepts, principles, and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA). Ability to communicate complex risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly. Professional privacy or audit certifications such as CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional), CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager), or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor). Direct experience conducting risk assessments, internal audits, or third-party risk reviews in a corporate setting. Experience using GRC platforms (e.g., OneTrust, Archer, ServiceNow) to manage assessments and risk registers. Previous experience working in a large-scale, complex global organization or Fortune 500 environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the annual privacy risk assessment process and manage the distribution of questionnaires across the global enterprise. Validate submissions from various teams to ensure accurate documentation of data processing activities and maintain the risk register.