Principal Global Cyber Compliance (m/f/d)

Principal Global Cyber Compliance (m/f/d) We are looking for an experienced Principal Global Cyber Compliance (m/f/d) professional to lead our global cyber compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to evolving cybersecurity regulations and privacy laws across all regions. In this highly visible role, you will shape and drive our cyber compliance strategy, establish meaningful compliance metrics, and collaborate with stakeholders worldwide to maintain a robust and effective compliance framework. As a trusted subject matter expert, you will work closely with the Information Security team, Legal, Privacy, and business stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into practical processes, policies, and controls that support the organization's compliance objectives. Main Tasks: Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the global cyber compliance strategy. Drive compliance with cybersecurity regulations and privacy laws, including GDPR, NIS2, CRA, and other applicable global regulatory requirements. Define, implement, and maintain KPIs to measure and monitor compliance with cyber regulations and privacy obligations. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments globally and ensure timely adaptation of internal policies, processes, and controls. Coordinate compliance-related processes, requirements, and policies with global peers and the Information Security team. Maintain comprehensive documentation of compliance status, compliance processes, regulatory requirements, and key stakeholders. Assess compliance performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Prioritize compliance initiatives, establish relevant metrics, and drive corrective and preventive actions within assigned areas of responsibility. Support audits, assessments, and regulatory reviews by providing evidence of compliance and process effectiveness. Promote collaboration and alignment across multiple departments and international stakeholders. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT Security, Information Technology, Law, Quality Management, Quality Assurance , or a related field. Several years of professional experience working with cybersecurity laws and regulations , including at minimum: GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) NIS2 Directive Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Several years of experience within compliance organizations and compliance governance frameworks. Experience working with global and cross-functional teams. Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal. Confidence in making decisions regarding priorities, metrics, and improvement actions within your area of responsibility. We kindly ask you to send in an English CV only. Thank you. * Please note that TecAlliance can only consider candidates for employment who are legally authorized to work in a country listed in the job posting, where we have an established legal entity and payroll system. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to hire candidates who require relocation, visa support, or are located outside of that country. Of course you can apply, if you hold a work permit and are willing to / or already moved to the country. Thank you for your understanding. that it is not possible to work outside of the country you are applying for. Meaning that, if you apply e.g. for Italy, you must work from within Italy. It is not possible to work from abroad. You can work at any location within the borders of the listed country, unless the job posting specifies a certain City. that TecAlliance España is committed to equal opportunities in line with our Spanish Equality Plan. For selected roles with low female or diverse representation, and only where final candidates are assessed as equally qualified against the job requirements, positive action measures may apply as permitted by law. Any related data collection is voluntary and handled in accordance with data protection regulations. In case of questions in that regard, please reach out to [email protected] with the subject "Spain Equality Plan". Please only apply with your CV (in English only) via the system. Applications outside of our applicant tracking system cannot be considered due to GDPR. Department Information Security Role IT-Security Locations Spain Remote, Tenerife, Barcelona Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Key Facts Employees Globally Employees in EMEA Average Global Age Average Years Global Length of Service Percentage of employees with >10 Years Length of Service Years of experience Countries Global Offices Leading Brands Connect with us Connect Why do you work at TecAlliance? I support teams in reaching their potential. At TecAlliance, I have the trust & freedom to do it. Juan Manuel Cardona, Italy. Agile Master I value the collaborative, global culture, enabling growth in a forward‑thinking environment. Carol Lazarus, South Africa. Sales Service Specialist I love coaching teams, fostering personal growth, and bridging tech and business. Franziska Monster, Spain. Agile Master I build data-driven platforms that power global automotive workflows Thai Le, Vietnam. 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Marta Morvai, Italy Sales Service Representative Life at TecAlliance TecAlliance Story 1994 Founding of TecDoc Informations Systeme by automotive parts manufacturers and the GVA trade association First publication of the TecDoc Catalogue – back then also a paper version 1995 2000 Founding of TecCom by European spare parts manufacturers for digital ordering processes with an e-business solution Founding of AuDaCon as European specialist for repair and maintenance information 2004 2011 Founding of OptiCat with the focus on ACES & PIES standards Internationalisation Asia-Pacific, South and Central America, Middle East 2012 2013 Merger of TecDoc,TecCom and AuDaCon to TecAlliance → One Alliance Takeover of Headline to expand the portfolio with vehicle parc and market inventory data 2015 2016 Bundling of all competences and brands under the umbrella of TecAlliance Foundation of our subsidiary CARUSO as majority shareholder 2017 2018 Opening of our Russian location in Moscow → Closed in 2023 Acquisition of JNPSoft, the leading provider of product information management software in the USA and Canada 2019 2020 Strengthening our presence in Southeast Asia by opening offices in Bangkok/Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City/Vietnam About TecAlliance Helping our customers to sell more parts & make things easier with our data and solutions based on our globally leading data standards Founded in Germany