Senior IMS Lead: Audits, Improvement, Compliance

Phoenix-Contact; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k matching

Generous time off

Job summary

Phoenix Contact in Harrisburg, PA seeks a Senior IMS Specialist II to lead the internal audit program for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001. You will guide process owners, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with regulatory and company requirements.

You will develop and evolve IMS strategies, support organizational readiness for ISO revisions, and collaborate across functions to enhance performance and customer value. This is a senior individual contributor role with leadership influence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in integrated management systems, auditing, operational excellence, or a related discipline.
• Certified Internal Auditor for one or more management system standards or able to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 including implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the Integrated Management System (IMS) internal audit program.
• Provide guidance to business leaders, process owners, and stakeholders on management system requirements.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee risk-based internal audits, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Support external certification, surveillance, customer, and recertification audits.
• Support the implementation of the DCE 9000 standard by aligning processes and controls.
• Lead readiness efforts for ISO revisions, including gap assessments and planning.
• Analyze audit results and performance data to drive improvements.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions to improve performance.
• Develop and maintain IMS documentation, metrics, and governance processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to align IMS with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Develop and deliver training on management systems, auditing, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor changes to industry standards and regulations to strengthen IMS readiness.
• Contribute to IMS strategies supporting long-term objectives.
• Lead through expertise and collaboration in a matrixed environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Phoenix Contact in Harrisburg, PA seeks a Senior IMS Specialist II to lead the internal audit program for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001. You will guide process owners, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with regulatory and company requirements.

You will develop and evolve IMS strategies, support organizational readiness for ISO revisions, and collaborate across functions to enhance performance and customer value. This is a senior individual contributor role with leadership influence.