Lely is an innovative family-owned company that works every day on smart and sustainable solutions to make the lives of dairy farmers around the world easier, more profitable, and more enjoyable. Within this mission, the Risk & Security department plays a key role: we ensure that opportunities are maximized, risks are well understood, and data remains safe and confidential.

As a Risk Manager / DPO at Lely, you’ll be part of an energetic team of three colleagues working to strengthen our risk management and data privacy capabilities. You help identify risks, raise awareness, and further professionalize our policies. No two days are the same: one day you’ll be tackling strategic issues related to new laws and regulations, and the next you’ll be assessing processes or providing advice on cybersecurity and privacy.

You’ll work closely with departments such as IT, Legal & Compliance, HR, and the business to identify risks, develop and implement policies, and ensure effective execution. You’ll be a trusted advisor and sparring partner for management and colleagues, translating complex legislation into practical guidance and helping the organization grow in maturity.

In addition, you’ll play an active role in the implementation of NIS2 within Lely. You’ll coordinate actions, support teams in developing ITDR and BCM plans, and directly contribute to the resilience and continuity of our organization.

Your key responsibilities:

• Conduct risk analyses in the areas of information security and privacy, and advise management on appropriate control measures.
• Advise and support on privacy-related matters, DPIAs, data processing agreements, and data breaches.
• Translate GDPR requirements into clear policies and guidelines on handling sensitive data, including implementation and maintenance.
• Increase awareness of IT, information, and security risks across the organization.
• Coordinate, support, and/or conduct internal and external IT audits.