Global Quality Standards Harmonization Manager (m/f/d)

Belden Inc.; Deutschland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave benefits

Paid leave for volunteer work

Job summary

Belden is seeking a Global Quality Standards Harmonization Manager (m/f/d) to lead the implementation of a unified quality management framework. This role involves collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives globally.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years in quality management, with emphasis on global standards like ISO 9001. The position offers hybrid and remote work options, along with benefits focused on professional development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality management.
• At least 3 years in a multi-site leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of global quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor a unified quality management framework.
• Align quality initiatives across the organization.
• Create training programs for global quality standards.

Skills

Global quality standards knowledge (ISO 9001)

Project management skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SharePoint

ViFlow

Job description

Global Quality Standards Harmonization Manager (m/f/d)

Type: Hybrid/Full-Time

Level: Mid-Senior

You will make an impact in the following way:

• Develop, implement, and monitor a unified framework for global quality management across all regions, business units, and product lines
• Work closely with senior leadership, regional quality managers, and cross-functional teams including R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain to align and harmonize quality initiatives across all levels of the organization
• Lead the creation of training materials and programs to educate internal teams on global quality standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements
• Develop key performance indicators to track and measure the effectiveness of harmonized quality standards and provide regular reports to senior management on progress, challenges, and achievements
• Benchmark global quality practices against industry standards and competitor best practices to ensure the company remains at the forefront of quality innovation

What you will bring:

• Education – Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Experience– 5+ years of experience in quality management, quality assurance, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a multi-site leadership or harmonization-focused role
• Knowledge & skills– Strong knowledge of global quality standards (ISO 9001 and others), and best practices, expert project management skills, preferably with certifications in project management methods, proactive stakeholder management, familiarity with software tools like SharePoint, ViFlow, and other quality management tools
• Personality– Culturally aware, proactive, and results-driven professional with a strong analytical mindset, capable of working independently or collaboratively across global, local, and remote teams while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Language proficiency – Fluency in English, any other major European language is an advantage

Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. We offer you hybrid and remote work practices where feasible, flexible working hours, an employee stock purchase plan, parental leave benefits, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, multiple and frequent training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health and well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.