Senior Director, Global Compliance

Leviton; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Leviton is seeking a Senior Director, Global Compliance to lead and enhance the company’s ethics and compliance program across a global manufacturing enterprise. You will report to the General Counsel and oversee compliance in ethics, anti-corruption, trade, labor, supply chain, data privacy, and third‑party risk management.

You will design policies, monitor risks, develop training, and present findings to executives and the Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• JD preferred.
• CCEP or CIPP certification preferred.
• 12–15 years of progressive legal, compliance, ethics, or risk management experience.
• 5–7 years of leadership in enterprise-wide compliance programs.
• Experience in multinational manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Expertise in anti-corruption, trade compliance, labor and employment, supply chain, data privacy, and third-party risk.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and Boards of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a comprehensive global compliance and ethics program.
• Develop and update policies, procedures, standards, controls, metrics, and reporting.
• Conduct enterprise-wide compliance risk assessments and benchmark practices.
• Monitor regulatory developments and propose controls and mitigations.
• Evaluate third-party compliance risks across the global supply chain.
• Oversee global compliance training programs.
• Monitor remediation, track findings, and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare regular reports for executive leadership and the Board.

Skills

Leadership

Influence

Integrity

Prioritization

Communication

Analytical skills

Data analytics tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

CCEP / CIPP certification

Tools

MS Office

Analytics software

Job description

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 120 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

The Senior Director, Global Compliance is responsible for leading and continuously enhancing the Company's global ethics and compliance program. This role develops, implements, monitors, and reports on initiatives designed to prevent, detect, and respond to misconduct throughout the organization. The position reports to the General Counsel and oversees global compliance programs related to ethics, anti-corruption, trade compliance, labor and employment compliance, supply chain compliance, human rights, data privacy, third-party risk management, product regulatory compliance, and other regulatory obligations applicable to a global manufacturing enterprise. The Senior Director, Global Compliance serves as the Company's principal compliance leader and advisor to executive management and the General Counsel regarding compliance risks and program effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and periodically enhance a comprehensive global compliance and ethics program.
• Develop and update compliance policies, procedures, standards, controls, objectives, metrics, and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct enterprise-wide compliance risk assessments and benchmark the program against industry best practices and evolving regulatory expectations.
• Monitor global legal and regulatory developments, assess emerging compliance risks, and recommend appropriate controls and mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate and monitor third-party compliance risks across the Company's global supply chain.
• Develop and oversee global compliance training programs.
• Evaluate compliance effectiveness, monitor remediation efforts, and track findings and corrective actions through resolution.
• Track findings and corrective actions through resolution.
• Prepare and present regular reports for executive leadership and the Board of Directors on compliance program status, risk assessments, investigations, hotline metrics, and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, organizational, project management, analytical, and issue-spotting skills.
• Ability to influence and build partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, discretion, and appropriate prioritization in handling sensitive matters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal and compliance matters to non-legal audiences and business executives.
• Confidence making recommendations after weighing relevant risks, pros, and cons.
• Experience utilizing data analytics and compliance monitoring tools to measure program effectiveness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school preferred.
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or similar compliance certification preferred.
• Minimum of 12-15 years of progressively responsible legal, compliance, ethics, regulatory, or risk management experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of leadership experience managing enterprise-wide compliance programs in a global organization.
• Experience designing, implementing, and enhancing compliance and ethics programs within a multinational manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in anti-corruption laws, trade compliance, labor and employment compliance, supply chain compliance, human rights, data privacy, third-party risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience conducting enterprise compliance risk assessments, managing compliance investigations, and presenting compliance matters to executive leadership and Boards of Directors.
• Experience working closely with Legal, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Supply Chain, Operations, and Executive Leadership teams.

Travel

• As required.

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensurethe legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544.

Pay Range

$225,000.00 - $255,000.00 per year