Establish and operate governance frameworks across full transition lifecycles (feasibility through stabilization).
Support steering committees and project boards while enforcing strict delivery methodologies.
Identify, log, and mitigate critical risks and interlocks across multiple cross-functional workstreams, driving swift escalations and resolutions.
Validate that enterprise processes align with internal controls, corporate policies, and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), supporting secure data migrations and system access.
Maintain structured documentation and decision logs to support internal/external audits.
Deliver transparent, KPI-driven status reporting to senior executives.
Balance aggressive project timelines with stringent compliance mandates, partnering seamlessly with executive leaders across matrixed organizations.

Fluent in German and English
Ability to travel to Frankfurt as needed
Proven track record of operating successfully within rigid corporate governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks.
Deep functional understanding of internal controls across Finance, IT, HR, and Procurement ecosystems.
Extensive experience steering large-scale transformation and transition programs from initial feasibility through to final stabilization.
Demonstrated ability to accelerate project delivery timelines while strictly maintaining compliance and operational guardrails.
Highly adept at managing relationships, managing expectations, and influencing decision-making at the senior and C-suite levels.

Governance & Compliance Specialist

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