GRC Manager

Enpulsion; Wiener Neustadt; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid vacation

FlexTime and home office options

Learning & development budget

Bike Leasing (Firmenradl)

Monthly team lunches

Office at VIE Airport City with access

Job summary

ENPULSION is seeking an experienced GRC Manager to establish and shape a new Governance, Risk and Compliance function. Reporting to the CFO, you will design a policy framework, build a group-wide compliance system, and embed governance into daily processes as the company scales internationally.

You will lead the creation of governance structures, control systems and risk management, while coordinating with executive leadership and department heads. Fluency in German and English is required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management or governance, preferably in an industrial or regulated environment.
• A degree in law, business administration, engineering or a comparable field.
• Proven experience in developing governance structures, policies and control systems.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, combined with the ability to build structures and processes from the ground up.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to collaborate effectively across functions and hierarchy levels.
• Fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Shape and further develop the group’s governance structure, including the design of a comprehensive policy framework covering approval and authorization guidelines, escalation structures and the code of conduct.
• Establish and continuously improve a group-wide compliance management system, including regular controls and monitoring activities.
• Monitor, assess and further develop the internal control system.
• Build and operate a group-wide risk management framework, including regular risk inventory and reporting to the Executive Board.
• Drive and continuously improve the ESG policy and related corporate processes.
• Partner closely with department heads to embed governance and compliance requirements into day-to-day business processes.
• Prepare the group for increasing GRC requirements as the business continues to scale internationally.

Skills

GRC

Governance

Compliance

Risk management

Policy development

Education

Law degree

Business administration

Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

ENPULSION is looking for an experienced GRC Manager (f/m/x) to take ownership of establishing and shaping our newly created Governance, Risk and Compliance function. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a key role in building robust governance, risk and compliance structures across the entire group. In this highly visible position, you will work closely with the Executive Board, department heads, Legal Counsel and Quality Management to embed effective GRC standards into the organization as it continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and further develop the group’s governance structure, including the design of a comprehensive policy framework covering approval and authorization guidelines, escalation structures and the code of conduct.
• Establish and continuously improve a group-wide compliance management system, including regular controls and monitoring activities.
• Monitor, assess and further develop the internal control system.
• Build and operate a group-wide risk management framework, including regular risk inventory and reporting to the Executive Board.
• Drive and continuously improve the ESG policy and related corporate processes.
• Partner closely with department heads to embed governance and compliance requirements into day-to-day business processes.
• Prepare the group for increasing GRC requirements as the business continues to scale internationally.

Type of contract: All-in contract,full time position with 38.5 hours/week

Salary: The minimum base salary for this position starts at EUR 3415,1 gross per month on a full-time basis (38.5 h/week), with a planned significant overpayment depending on your professional experience and qualifications.

Your profile

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management or governance, preferably in an industrial or regulated environment.
• A degree in law, business administration, engineering or a comparable field.
• Proven experience in developing governance structures, policies and control systems.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, combined with the ability to build structures and processes from the ground up.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to collaborate effectively across functions and hierarchy levels.
• Fluency in German and English.

Ideal Skills

• Hands-on experience in setting up or scaling a GRC, compliance or risk function, ideally within a fast-growing organization.
• Experience working in international group structures.

Why us?

At ENPULSION, you’ll join a young, international team united by a deep passion for space technology and innovation. We foster a friendly, open-minded work environment that encourages new ideas and rewards initiative. Our culture is fast-paced and growth-oriented — a place where your work will have a real impact, and where you can truly leave your mark.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days of paid vacation
• Choice between a KlimaTicket (Metropol region), a discounted parking space or cantina vouchers for on-site dining
• Role-dependent FlexTime and home office options
• Monthly team lunches and regular team-building events
• Learning & development budget to support your continued growth
• Firmenradl - Bike Leasing program
• Office located at VIE Airport City with access to:
  • FitFabrik Fitness Center
  • Airport Health Center
  • Shops, restaurants, and Crew Shop discounts
  • VIE Community App for news and deals

Keywords

Governance, Governance Framework, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Assessment, Risk Inventory, Risk Reporting, Compliance Management, Compliance Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Internal Control System (ICS), Policy Management, Policy Development, Compliance Framework, ESG Governance, Process Design, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Group-Wide Risk Management Framework, Policy and Control Framework, Regulatory Compliance Management