Senior Manager, Global AI and Data Privacy (Stoneleigh, ENG, GB)
Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today! The Senior Manager, Global Data Privacy and AI is responsible for providing legal and regulatory support to AGCO’s Data Privacy and AI governance and data-driven initiatives. The role’s main focus is on legal approval of AI use cases and risk together with data privacy compliance, ensuring that AI and data activities comply with applicable laws, regulatory expectations, and internal legal standards. The role supports the AI Governance team from a legal perspective and provides legal review, challenge, and approval, with particular focus on privacy, protection of confidential information, regulatory risk, ethical considerations, and defensibility. Your Impact First review of new and existing AI use cases from a legal, privacy, and compliance perspective; identify risks and requirement for specialist review, recommend mitigation measures, and issue approvals or conditions with fully documented rationale Provide legal guidance to support and further develop the enterprise AI governance framework, ensuring that policies, standards, and decision‑making processes align with legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements Deliver hands‑on data privacy advisory work for digital products and AI initiatives, support privacy‑by‑design activities, address complex data protection questions, and provide legal guidance during privacy incidents and breach assessments Lead and develop a team of Privacy Compliance Specialists and Paralegals while driving training, awareness, and knowledge‑sharing on legal obligations related to AI and data privacy Contribute to compliance reviews and audits, identify legal and regulatory risks related to AI and data use, support remediation efforts, and collaborate with global and regional Legal teams to update internal guidance and standards Your Experience and Qualifications Degree in Law and at least 5 years post qualification experience or an equivalent legal/compliance qualification, combined with substantial experience in data privacy, regulatory compliance, or legal governance within a global organization Proven track record in reviewing and advising on digital, data‑driven, or AI‑related initiatives from a legal risk and compliance perspective Strong knowledge of global data protection laws and emerging AI regulatory frameworks, with the ability to interpret and apply complex legal requirements pragmatically Demonstrated ability to assess legal risks, challenge and approve use cases, and communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and business stakeholders Experience leading and developing compliance or legal professionals while maintaining a hands‑on approach at the intersection of law, technology, and governance Your Benefits Competitive bonus scheme 26 days annual leave + additional privileged leave and ability to buy up to 5 days annual leave Pension scheme, life assurance and Group Income Protection. AXA private healthcare is available Retail discounts on vouchers and EAP Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price Your Workplace As a designated remote role, this position is primarily performed from a home office, except when business needs require an in‑person presence. We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. Join our extraordinary team today and apply now!