Mobile Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) Lead (f/m)

As the Mobile GRC Lead, the role will serve as the primary authority and central point of contact for all security and regulatory matters within the global Smart Mobile Devices team. Role will oversee the security posture of a diverse and critical ecosystem, including smartphones, tablets (iOS/Android), rugged handheld scanners, RFID devices, AR/VR headsets, and managed wearables.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility governance role that bridges the gap between technical device management and corporate legal/security mandates. You will be responsible for interpreting complex central directives, managing the risk landscape, and ensuring that our global mobile fleet remains resilient against emerging threats.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Security Liaison: Serve as the main interface between the Smart Mobile Devices team and central functions, including Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Data Privacy, Quality Management, and Legal.
Mobile Security Committee Leadership: Chair and host the monthly Mobile Security Committee. This includes setting the agenda, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring action items are addressed by stakeholders from cybersecurity and legal teams.
Risk Management & Governance: Maintain and evolve the IT Risk Registers for the Smart Mobile Devices portfolio. Identify, document, and track risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are effectively implemented in line with corporate IT Risk Management frameworks.
Vulnerability & Patch Management: Lead the vulnerability lifecycle for mobile hardware and OS. Coordinate with Product Managers to ensure critical patches are deployed and security baselines (iOS/Android/Rugged) are met.
Audit & Assessment Oversight: Lead the annual IT self assessments for all products & services in the Smart Mobile Devices portfolio. Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with global standards.
Penetration Testing: Define the scope and lead the execution of regular penetration tests for mobile applications and device configurations, managing the remediation of discovered flaws.
Regulatory Interpretation & Consultation: Review and interpret "legalese" central directives and global regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001), translating them into technical requirements and actionable policies for the Smart Mobile Devices team.
Stakeholder Management: Engage with strongly opinionated stakeholders across different business units. Facilitate intense technical and strategic discussions to reach a consensus on security trade-offs.
Required Qualifications:
Experience: 5+ years of experience in IT Governance, IT Security, or IT Compliance, specifically within an enterprise environment.
MDM Knowledge: Strong familiarity with Mobile Device Management (MDM/UEM) concepts (e.g., Intune, Workspace ONE, SOTI MobiControl) and mobile security frameworks.
Governance & Risk: Proven track record in managing IT Risk Registers and conducting formal IT assessments or audits.
Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of vulnerability management tools and the lifecycle of penetration testing.
Communication: Fluency in English (written and verbal) is mandatory. You must be able to draft formal security reports and communicate complex technical risks to non-technical legal/business partners.
Resilience: Ability to work under pressure, meet tight compliance deadlines, and navigate challenging discussions with senior stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Language: Proficiency in German (written/verbal) is a strong plus.
• Certifications: CISM, CISA, CISSP, or CRISC certifications.
• Project Management / Agile processes

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid