Data Privacy and Compliance Advisor

Vestas; Aarhus; Hybrid; DKK 950,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas in Aarhus, Denmark, is seeking a Data Privacy Compliance Advisor to safeguard data and ensure privacy and AI compliance across product teams and Global Data Privacy.

You will embed privacy-by-design, align with GDPR and EU AI Act, and partner with Legal, IT, and business functions while driving training and governance.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, travel up to 5 days a year, and an opportunity to influence responsible data use in a global wind energy leader.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data privacy, compliance, or governance.
• Strong understanding of GDPR, EU AI Act, and related frameworks.
• Experience partnering with Legal, IT, and business teams to embed compliance into products, processes, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Embed privacy and AI compliance into the fabric of Digital Solutions.
• Ensure GDPR, EU AI Act, and global regulatory compliance.
• Embed privacy-by-design principles into products, processes, and digital solutions.
• Implement and maintain data privacy policies, procedures, and controls.
• Support governance, assessment, and adoption of AI solutions for compliance.
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives to promote data privacy culture.
• Monitor, report, and communicate compliance status to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Data privacy

Regulatory compliance

GDPR

AI Regulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Business, Communications, Law

Job description

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK, 8200

Work experience Specialist

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Legal

At Vestas, Digital Solutions enables the digital transformation that powers the world's transition to sustainable energy. Within the Data, Software AI Platforms area, we provide the foundation for delivering accurate, accessible, and trusted data products that support informed decision-making across the business. Our mission is to empower colleagues, partners, and customers with seamless access to the information they need while ensuring the highest standards of governance, privacy, and responsible data use.

Digital Solutions & Development > Digital Solutions > Experience & Delivery

As a Data Privacy Compliance Advisor, you will play a key role in safeguarding Vestas' data and supporting compliance with evolving data privacy and AI regulations. Working closely with product teams, business stakeholders, Global Data Privacy, and Cyber Security, you will help shape how Vestas approaches privacy and AI compliance. Joining a newly established and motivated team, you will have the opportunity to help define our future ways of working, contribute to meaningful business outcomes, and grow in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, accountability, and shared results.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will help embed data privacy and AI compliance into the fabric of Digital Solutions, guiding the business through an evolving regulatory landscape while unlocking opportunities to leverage new technologies in a secure, responsible, and compliant way
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and AI regulations, including GDPR, the EU AI Act, and other relevant global requirements
• Embed privacy and compliance-by-design principles into products, processes, and digital solutions, leveraging opportunities for automation
• Implement and maintain data privacy policies, procedures, and controls aligned with Vestas' global framework
• Support the governance, assessment, and adoption of AI solutions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory expectations
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives to promote a solid culture of data privacy and responsible AI use across the organization
• Monitor, report, and communicate compliance status, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders and Global Data Privacy

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data privacy, compliance, or governance within a large, complex organization
• Solid understanding of GDPR, the EU AI Act, and broader data privacy and AI regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and address compliance challenges using a holistic, end-to-end approach
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Business, Communications, Law, or a related field
• Experience partnering across Legal, IT, and business functions to embed compliance into products, processes, and operations
• Experienced in collaborating with Legal, IT, and business teams to build compliance into products, processes, and operations
• Collaborative and open-minded, with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse global teams
• Well-suited to work effectively in environments that are continually shifting and developing
• Effective at communicating and building engagement with stakeholders throughout the organization
• Motivated, organized, and pragmatic, with a structured, solution-focused approach
• Skilled at translating complex topics into clear, practical, and actionable solutions
• Dedicated to ongoing learning, sharing knowledge, and making meaningful contributions to the team

What we offer

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety, and you will work among colleagues who support one another.

Additional information

Work location: Aarhus, Denmark. Hybrid working, 3 days in office, 2 days working from home. This position requires a maximum of 5 days of travel per year.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize 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.

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 200 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 39,000 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.To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.