Manager Deputy Data Protection Officer

Albert Heijn; Zaandam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Sabbatical leave

Family care

Job summary

Albert Heijn is seeking a Manager Deputy Data Protection Officer to oversee GDPR compliance across the group and act as the main liaison for European brands on privacy matters.

You will implement the GDPR framework, lead DPIA reviews, monitor compliance, and report to the Group GRC Committee while collaborating with legal, risk, and business stakeholders across Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, or a related field.
• CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent privacy certification preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in data protection, privacy compliance, or a related legal/compliance role.
• Working knowledge of GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations.
• Experience supporting or conducting DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Group GDPR compliance framework, including policies, procedures, controls, records of processing activities, and privacy awareness initiatives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for European brands on routine DPIA reviews and privacy risk assessments, ensuring alignment with group standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support monitoring and assurance activities, including compliance reviews, KPI reporting, identification of improvement opportunities, and quarterly reporting to the Group GRC Committee.
• Assist in the evaluation of brand compliance and the identification of areas for improvement.
• Support the DPO in monitoring brand compliance with the data protection control framework.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law/Information Security or related field

CIPP/E or CIPM certification preferred

Job description

How you can make a difference

Protecting trust through privacy, compliance, and responsible data use across Europe. As Manager Deputy Data Protection Officer (D-DPO), you will help ensure that Ahold Delhaize’s brands consistently meet GDPR requirements and group data protection standards while supporting a culture of accountability and ethical data handling. This role is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of data protection policies, procedures, and controls, and acts as the primary point of contact for European brands on routine DPIA reviews. The D-DPO will help maintain a culture of compliance, support the management of data protection risks, and ensure that all brands consistently meet group minimum standards.

About Ahold Delhaize

Ahold Delhaize is one of the world’s largest food retail groups. Together with its local retail brands in Europe, the United States, and Indonesia, the company focuses on delivering food, value, and innovation.

Your new team

As Manager Deputy Data Protection Officer, you will be joining the Group Data Protection team. You will work closely with the Group Data Protection Officer, brand privacy leads, legal counsel, risk and compliance teams, and business stakeholders across Europe to strengthen data protection practices and ensure compliance with GDPR and related regulations.

Key focus areas of your role

Your role is highly diverse and encompasses various responsibilities. Here are the key ones:

• Implement and maintain the Group GDPR compliance framework, including policies, procedures, controls, records of processing activities, and privacy awareness initiatives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for European brands on routine DPIA reviews and privacy risk assessments, ensuring alignment with group standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support monitoring and assurance activities, including compliance reviews, KPI reporting, identification of improvement opportunities, and quarterly reporting to the Group GRC Committee.
• Assist in the evaluation of brand compliance and the identification of areas for improvement.
• Support the DPO in monitoring brand compliance with the data protection control framework.

What’s in it for you?

At Ahold Delhaize, you will be part of a supportive culture with cross-cultural teamwork, international experience, and opportunities to explore across brands and functions.

The role also includes flexible work options, well-being initiatives, sabbatical leave, family care, and an expectation to spend at least three days a week in the office.

Plus:

• 20 vacation days and the option to buy an additional 12,5 days from your personal flex budget
• Attractive bonus
• A first-rate pension plan
• Travel expenses or an NS travel card
• A laptop and smartphone
• Growth opportunities in leadership, consulting, and strategic influence

The ingredients you bring

This role comes to life when you bring the following experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Law, Information Security, or a related field.
• CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent privacy certification preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in data protection, privacy compliance, or a related legal/compliance role.
• Working knowledge of GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations.
• Experience supporting or conducting DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, collaboration, integrity, effective communication, and an affinity with technology and data flows will help you thrive in this role.