Data Privacy & AI Governance Specialist

Shape Global Data Privacy & AI Governance at Vanderlande

Introduction

Vanderlande is a global leader in process automation for airports, warehousing, and parcel sectors. Every day, our systems move millions of parcels, suitcases, and warehouse items worldwide.

With Toyota Industries Corporation as our shareholder, we are strengthening compliance and governance across the group. Following the integration of Vanderlande Logistics (formerly Siemens Logistics), we are creating a truly global platform that blends Dutch and German engineering excellence and decades of experience with market leading solutions.

This is an exciting time to join us: you will help shape a global data privacy and AI governance framework post-integration, ensuring that personal data is protected and emerging technologies are managed ethically and responsibly.

Your position

Join us at the forefront of data privacy and AI ethics in logistics automation! As a Data Privacy & AI Governance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding personal data and ensuring responsible AI use across Vanderlande’s global operations.

You will support our Data Privacy Lead in designing and implementing an enhanced privacy compliance framework and take ownership of AI governance and emerging technology compliance.

This role combines regulatory expertise with forward-looking innovation, offering you the chance to define global standards for data privacy and AI ethics in a fast-growing, technology-driven environment. It also offers a unique opportunity to grow into a recognized expert in AI governance as global regulations evolve.

Your Responsibilities

Data Privacy Governance

• Support the design and rollout of Vanderlande’s global data privacy framework post-integration.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and other global privacy regulations such as CCPA, APPI, PIPL and PIPA.
• Maintain Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) and conduct Privacy and AI Risk Assessments, e.g., Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Legitimate Interests Assessment (LIAs), Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs), Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment (FRIAs).
• Support supplier data privacy compliance by conducting processor data privacy checks including TOMs, DPAs.

AI Governance & Data Ethics

• Develop and implement AI governance policies aligned with the EU AI Act and global ethical standards.
• Establish risk assessment methodologies for AI systems, focusing on transparency, fairness, and accountability.
• Monitor emerging regulations in AI, data ethics, and technology compliance.

Policy & Risk Management

• Draft and maintain global privacy and AI governance policies, procedures, and standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data processing and AI deployment.
• Drive awareness campaigns and training programs on privacy and AI ethics for employees and leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Business Domains, Technology, and other key functions such as Legal & Compliance, IT, HR, R&D and Information Security teams, to embed privacy and AI governance into business processes.
• Review and advise on data privacy and AI compliance requirements in customer contracts and tenders.

Technology & Tools

• Support implementation and optimization of privacy and AI governance tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Microsoft Purview).
• Ensure data compliance, integrity, traceability, and auditability of privacy-related records.

What do we ask from you?

Education

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in law, data privacy, information governance, or technology compliance.

Experience

• Strong understanding of global privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and awareness of emerging AI governance frameworks and regulations (such as the EU AI Act), preferably in a multinational or technology-driven environment.
• 5+ years in data privacy, compliance, or technology governance roles.
• Experience interpreting regulatory or contractual requirements is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Information Security Governance Frameworks (ISO 27001 and ISO 27011), AI governance frameworks (ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF) and Cybersecurity laws (NIS2, CRA) is a plus.

Skills

• Good analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience with privacy and data governance tools preferred.

What we offer

In this challenging and responsible position, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 4747 to € 6443 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.