Governance & Assurance Manager (m/f/d)

Fujitsu Careers; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

30 days annual leave

Health & wellbeing programs

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Retirement and savings plans

Job summary

Fujitsu is seeking a seasoned quality management and governance professional to lead QMS development across the CEE region. You will act as QMR, drive ISO 9001 compliance, coordinate audits, and report on governance metrics.

The role involves cross functional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives in a multinational setting. You will influence internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance while engaging with auditors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in quality management, governance, or compliance.
• Certification as a Quality Management Representative (QMR) or equivalent preferred.
• Fluent in German and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Act as Quality Management Representative (QMR) for the CEE region and drive ISO 9001 compliance.
• Develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and support audits.
• Plan, coordinate and support internal and external audits and management reviews.
• Monitor KPIs, quality objectives and improvement initiatives for governance.
• Advise business functions on quality and governance topics and promote continuous improvement.
• Support governance committees and cross-functional compliance initiatives.

Skills

Quality Management

Governance & Compliance

Auditing & Assurance

Stakeholder Management

Education

University degree or equivalent

QMR certification or equivalent

Tools

QMS standards

Job description

Location Flexibility: Multiple Locations in Country

Posting Start Date: 9/4/26

At Fujitsu, our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. Founded in Japan in 1935, Fujitsu has been a pioneer in technology and innovation for decades. Today, as a world-leading digital transformation partner, we are committed to transforming business and society in the digital age.

With approximately 130,000 employees across over 50 countries, Fujitsu offers a broad range of products, services, and solutions. We collaborate with our customers to co-create solutions that drive enterprise-wide digitalization while actively working to address social issues and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

As part of our ESG & ISO Compliance Team, you will play a key role in the further development of management systems, governance structures, and compliance processes across the Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) region.

This position combines quality management, process management, governance, and assurance within an international environment and offers the opportunity to actively contribute to the evolution of our corporate governance framework.

Quality Management (ISO 9001)

• Act as the Quality Management Representative (QMR) for the CEE region.
• Further develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001.
• Plan, coordinate, and support internal and external audits.
• Prepare and conduct management reviews.
• Monitor quality objectives, KPIs, and improvement initiatives.
• Advise business functions and management on quality and governance-related topics.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Process Governance & Business Process Management

• Further develop and maintain the regional process landscape.
• Ensure consistent standards for process documentation and process governance.
• Support Process Owners in designing, optimizing, and standardizing business processes.
• Conduct process analyses and governance reviews.
• Identify and implement efficiency and improvement opportunities.
• Support organizational transformation and change initiatives.

Assurance, Audit & Compliance

• Support and further develop governance, assurance, and compliance processes.
• Contribute to internal controls and risk management activities.
• Track audit findings, corrective actions, and improvement programs.
• Prepare reports, management dashboards, and status overviews.
• Support governance committees and cross-functional compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors as well as relevant stakeholders.

Management Systems & Corporate Governance

• Support the further development of additional management systems and corporate governance topics.
• Contribute to regional and international governance initiatives.
• Support regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Participate in projects related to sustainability, environmental management, energy management, or ESG compliance.
• Take on additional governance and management system responsibilities in line with organizational needs.
• Successfully completed university degree or equivalent qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in quality management, process management, governance, compliance, audit, or assurance.
• Certification or formal qualification as a Quality Management Representative (QMR) or equivalent.
• Experience in establishing, developing, and governing management systems and business processes.
• Knowledge of additional management standards (e.g., ISO 14001 or ISO 50001) is an advantage.
• Qualification as an Internal Auditor according to ISO 19011 or a comparable auditor certification.
• Analytical, structured, and self-driven way of working.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and mobile working arrangements that enable you to achieve the ideal balance between family, leisure, and work. We believe in personal responsibility and trust, with no fixed office days.
• Enjoy 30 days of annual leave, plus additional special leave for significant life events. You can also make use of our working time account for personal projects and extended breaks.
• Our award-winning health and wellbeing programs support you in staying fit, healthy, and balanced.
• We recognize your commitment with a competitive and performance-related salary.
• Benefit from exclusive employee discounts and special offers.
• Plan for your future or your next world trip with our attractive retirement and savings plans.
• And much more: discover additional benefits at Fujitsu!

At Fujitsu, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all applicants. We believe that hiring people from a wide variety of backgrounds makes us stronger, not because it's the right thing to do, but because it allows us to draw on a wider range of perspectives and life experiences.