As a Conformity Governance & Certification Manager (m/f), you are responsible for ensuring company-wide compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, and certifications. In this role, you will establish clear governance structures, enable structured decision-making, and ensure audit readiness across products, markets, and operations.
You will collaborate closely with business, IT, and leadership teams to drive transparency, consistency, and the successful execution of certification programs in an international environment.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and assess regulations, standards, and certifications relevant to products and markets
Analyze business impact (risks, costs, opportunities) of regulatory changes
Define and manage conformity obligations and translate them into clear control objectives
Ensure traceability, documentation, and audit readiness
Establish and maintain governance frameworks, including roles (RACI) and decision processes
Organize and lead Conformity Committee meetings and support escalation processes
Maintain the Conformity roadmap and register,



including change tracking and communication
Lead the certification program, including planning, audits, and coordination with external bodies
Ensure strong collaboration between business, IT, and compliance stakeholders
Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Law, Business Informatics, or a related field
Several years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, conformity governance, or certification management
Strong expertise in:
Regulatory frameworks, standards, and certification processes
Governance models, control frameworks, and audit readiness
Working in complex, international environments
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear, actionable control objectives
Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and intera

📌 English speaking Conformity Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Rib Software
📍 Madrid