Governance & Compliance Lead

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany is seeking a senior governance, risk and compliance (GRC) professional to lead enterprise‑level transformation programs from feasibility through stabilization. You will establish governance, enforce delivery methodologies, and coordinate with steering committees to ensure compliant, timely outcomes.

Fluent German and English are required. A track record in rigid GRC environments, deep knowledge of internal controls across Finance, IT, HR and Procurement, and the ability to

Qualifikationen

• Proven ability to operate within governance, risk and compliance (GRC) frameworks.
• Deep understanding of internal controls across Finance, IT, HR, and Procurement ecosystems.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation and transition programs from feasibility to stabilization.

Aufgaben

• Establish and operate governance frameworks across full transition lifecycles (feasibility through stabilization).
• Support steering committees and project boards while enforcing strict delivery methodologies.
• Identify, log, and mitigate critical risks and interlocks across multiple cross‑functional workstreams, driving swift escalations and resolutions.
• Validate that enterprise processes align with internal controls, corporate policies, and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), supporting secure data migrations and system access.
• Maintain structured documentation and decision logs to support internal/external audits.
• Deliver transparent, KPI‑driven status reporting to senior executives.
• Balance aggressive project timelines with stringent compliance mandates, partnering seamlessly with executive leaders across matrixed organizations.

Kenntnisse

GRC frameworks

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Data protection

Audits

Transformation programs

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Establish and operate governance frameworks across full transition lifecycles (feasibility through stabilization).
• Support steering committees and project boards while enforcing strict delivery methodologies.
• Identify, log, and mitigate critical risks and interlocks across multiple cross‑functional workstreams, driving swift escalations and resolutions.
• Validate that enterprise processes align with internal controls, corporate policies, and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), supporting secure data migrations and system access.
• Maintain structured documentation and decision logs to support internal/external audits.
• Deliver transparent, KPI‑driven status reporting to senior executives.
• Balance aggressive project timelines with stringent compliance mandates, partnering seamlessly with executive leaders across matrixed organizations.

Requirements

• Fluent in German and English.
• Ability to travel to Frankfurt as needed.
• Can join immediately.
• Proven track record of operating successfully within rigid corporate governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks.
• Deep functional understanding of internal controls across Finance, IT, HR, and Procurement ecosystems.
• Extensive experience steering large‑scale transformation and transition programs from initial feasibility through to final stabilization.
• Demonstrated ability to accelerate project delivery timelines while strictly maintaining compliance and operational guardrails.
• Highly adept at managing relationships, managing expectations, and influencing decision‑making at the senior and C‑suite levels.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in governance frameworks, risk management, and compliance, with a strong focus on internal controls and project delivery within corporate environments. Proficient in managing cross‑functional relationships and delivering KPI‑driven reporting to senior executives.