IT Governance Manager; f​/m​/d

Position: IT Governance Manager (f/m/d)
Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is a longstanding technology expert and market leader for sophisticated and novel applications in sealing technology and electric mobility solutions worldwide. Thanks to our unique materials and technology expertise, we are a proven supplier for demanding products and applications, as well as a development and service partner to customers in the automotive industries and in general industries. With our approximately 13,000 employees worldwide, we generate sales of about 2.5 billion euros.
Some of your Benefits

International Opportunities:
Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
Personal Development:
We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Sustainability & Social Commitment:
We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.
Flexible Work Models:
We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.

Are you driven by shaping robust IT governance foundations and ensuring a consistent Enterprise Architecture aligning seamlessly with IT strategy and business goals?
We are seeking a highly experienced IT Governance Manager to define, lead, and continuously evolve governance frameworks, policies, and compliance practices across the organization. This key role requires strong expertise in IT governance, deep understanding of regulatory requirements, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders in a multinational environment.
Italy - Remote United States of America - Remote Remote Freudenberg  FST GmbH
IT Governance Manager (f/m/d)
Responsibilities

Governance Framework Leadership:
Establish, maintain, and continuously evolve IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure alignment with the agile transformation currently going on in IT.
Compliance Oversight:
Implement and monitor adherence to IT rules, procedures, and regulatory requirements across all teams.
Process Optimization:
Provide expert guidance on IT process design and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
Performance Management:
Define KPIs for governance effectiveness, track performance, and drive data‑informed decision‑making.
Training & Awareness:
Design and deliver training programs on governance policies, compliance requirements, and best practices.
Audit Support:
Lead preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow‑up on findings.
Stakeholder

Collaboration:

Act as a pro‑active, trusted advisor to leadership teams, bridging communication between business, IT, and compliance functions.

Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Experience:

Several years of professional experience in IT governance, risk management, compliance, or related roles in complex organizations.
Leadership:
Proven track record of ability and passion to lead and motivate diverse teams and release potential of each individual.
Governance Expertise:
Strong knowledge of frameworks and standards such as COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL, TOGAF and related regulatory requirements.
Policy Development:
Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining governance policies and controls.
Analytical

Skills:

Strong ability to assess risks, analyze data, and define effective mitigation strategies.
Communication & Language

Skills:

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with strong influencing skills at all levels; fluent in English, with additional languages considered a plus.
Mobility:
Availability for occasional international business travel of 20%.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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