At Maersk, we are committed to responsible data practices and digital innovation. We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Privacy Manager to join our Global Data Privacy Team and play a key role in advancing our privacy programme across one of the world's leading logistics and transport companies.
This is a senior individual contributor role where your impact comes from deep subject-matter expertise, strategic influence, and the ability to navigate complex privacy challenges in a global environment. You will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, technology teams, and legal stakeholders, helping to ensure that privacy, responsible data use, and AI governance are embedded into the way we operate.
What you'll be doing
Legal Advisory
- Advise business units on data privacy and data protection matters across global operations.
- Provide guidance on privacy-by-design, AI governance, digital ethics, and emerging technologies.
- Support international data transfers and negotiate data processing agreements.
- Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical and business-focused solutions.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and other applicable global and local privacy regulations.
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and other privacy risk assessments.
- Support the management of personal data breaches and data subject rights requests.
Policies, Processes & Governance
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve privacy policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Drive initiatives that strengthen demonstrable compliance across the organisation.
- Lead strategic privacy projects and promote privacy awareness through training and stakeholder engagement.
- Transform legislative requirements into pragmatic tools, processes, and guidance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Technology, People Function, local legal teams, and business stakeholders.
- Support the integration of privacy, responsible data practices, and AI governance into business operations.
- Monitor regulatory developments and translate evolving requirements into actionable business outcomes.
What we're looking for
We are interested in hearing from candidates who bring a strong combination of privacy expertise, business acumen, and stakeholder management skills.
You likely have:
- A law degree or equivalent professional experience in data privacy and data protection.
- Significant hands-on experience working with GDPR and other international privacy regulations.
- Solid understanding of technology, AI governance, digital risk management, and privacy-by-design principles.
- Proven ability to independently lead complex topics from analysis through implementation.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
- A pragmatic mindset and the ability to balance regulatory requirements with business objectives.
Why Maersk?
At Maersk, you'll have the opportunity to influence privacy practices on a truly global scale while working alongside talented colleagues across legal, technology, security, and business functions. We offer an inclusive, collaborative environment where innovation, learning, and professional growth are encouraged.
Join us as we shape the future of responsible data use and digital transformation.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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Skills Required
- Law degree or equivalent professional experience in data privacy and data protection
- Significant hands-on experience with GDPR and other international privacy regulations
- Understanding of technology, AI governance, digital risk management, and privacy-by-design principles
- Ability to independently lead complex topics from analysis through implementation
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
- Pragmatic ability to balance regulatory requirements with business objectives
A.P. Moller - Maersk Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials and job postings consistently highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with U.S. transparency-in-coverage links indicating established group plans. These benefits are framed as part of a global rewards approach that aims for a consistent experience across markets.
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Retirement Support — U.S. roles commonly include a 401(k) with company match, reflected across multiple current postings. Disclosures also describe retirement savings as a core element of the company’s global benefits framework.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 18 weeks of fully paid maternity leave signals a strong baseline for family benefits. Guidance encourages candidates to clarify local parental provisions, reflecting structured policy with country-specific application.
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What We Do
A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company; going all the way, together, for our customers and society. ALL THE WAY is our commitment to connect the world so that everyone has both the possibility and the ability to trade, grow and thrive. The company employs roughly 110.000 employees across operations in 130 countries.
