Senior Technical Leader, Certification & Compliance Strategy

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Technical Leader, Certification & Compliance Strategy to join a leading technology organization in the networking and cybersecurity industry. The Senior Technical Leader, Certification & Compliance Strategy will serve as a strategic advisor and technical leader focused on regulatory compliance, product certification initiatives, and translating emerging global regulations into actionable engineering requirements across complex technology products.

• Lead the development and execution of certification and compliance strategies for networking, security, and software/hardware products.
• Monitor emerging global regulatory requirements and translate evolving regulations into technical and organizational priorities.
• Partner with engineering, product management, legal, and executive stakeholders to ensure compliance objectives are integrated into product development life cycles.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives related to product certifications, regulatory readiness, and organizational compliance programs.
• Provide strategic guidance on international certification frameworks and regulatory standards impacting product development.
• Influence senior leadership decisions through risk assessments, compliance recommendations, and long-term regulatory planning.
• Lead and mentor globally distributed teams while fostering collaboration across multiple geographies and business units.
• Support regulatory audits, certification efforts, and compliance assessments as needed.

• 10+ years of experience in technical leadership, engineering management, product compliance, or related disciplines.
• Proven track record of navigating complex regulatory environments and driving organizational change.
• Exceptional ability to interpret regulatory trends and translate them into technical requirements and business strategies.
• Strong background in networking, cybersecurity, software development, hardware engineering, or related technology domains.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn emerging regulatory frameworks and apply them to complex technical environments.
• Experience leading remote and globally distributed teams.
• Preferred experience with Common Criteria, CE Marking, EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), or similar international certification and regulatory frameworks.

• Salary range: $150,000 - $165,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

This job opens for applications on 08/17/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.