Senior Manager – Global Compliance

Cerence Inc.

. Own and operate a single, integrated compliance management system spanning quality, HSE, security, privacy, legal/regulatory, and internal controls .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, IndiaSenior💰 CA$124,425 - CA$199,080 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in compliance management, risk assessment, and regulatory frameworks across multiple domains, with a strong focus on ISO-based systems and audit operations. Proven ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable compliance controls while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and executive leadership.

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Compliance ManagementISO-Based Management SystemsStakeholder ManagementRegulatory FrameworksAudit Operations

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Hard Skills

Compliance PoliciesRisk AssessmentsAudit CoordinationRegulatory ComplianceData Privacy ComplianceCorrective ActionsIntegrated Compliance ProgramsOperational ControlsGovernance FrameworksQuality Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementDecisivenessStructured ThinkingCollaborationCalm Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Compliance Management SystemsTrust CenterAudit ToolsData Flow MappingDPIA Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Automotive ComplianceCybersecurity RegulationsConnected-Vehicle RegulationsSoftware ComplianceCloud Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and operate a single, integrated compliance management system spanning quality, HSE, security, privacy, legal/regulatory, and internal controls
Define and maintain enterprise compliance policies, standards, controls, and evidence frameworks that are audit-ready and scalable
Establish governance and accountability, including a cross-functional compliance RACI across Legal, Security, Quality, HSE, Product, Engineering, and Finance
Drive awareness and prioritization of regional regulatory obligations across the EU, US, APAC, China, and other regions
Maintain the customer-facing Trust Center
Chair the compliance workgroup and establish workflow and pipeline for strategic compliance and certification investments
Plan, coordinate, and lead internal and external audits, including certification, customer, and regulator audits
Drive pragmatic corrective actions and strategic solutions
Ensure quality, safety, and process compliance supports OEM contractual and product approval requirements
Partner with Security, Product, and Engineering on security and automotive cybersecurity frameworks and secure development expectations
Support global privacy compliance, including DPIAs, privacy risk assessments, and records of processing and data flows
Monitor regulatory change and translate legal requirements into actionable controls
Work with Legal to support compliance representations and customer due diligence
Serve as the primary compliance interface to the CFO’s Internal Audit team
Support SOX-adjacent and internal-control testing where applicable
Maintain a consolidated view of enterprise compliance risk
Drive risk-based prioritization and provide regular reporting to executive leadership and the Audit Committee
Convert local laws and regulations into actionable requirements, including China GB44495, Germany, and the EU CRA

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years (Senior Manager) in compliance, risk, quality, security, or regulatory roles within software, automotive, cloud, or regulated technology industries
Demonstrated experience owning multiple compliance domains simultaneously
Strong understanding of ISO-based management systems and audit operations
Experience interfacing with internal audit, external auditors, and regulators
Ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into operational controls
Proven stakeholder management across Legal, Engineering, Product, Security, Finance, and Operations
Systems thinker who understands how compliance, engineering, security, and finance interlock
Pragmatic and risk-based, not checkbox-driven
Comfortable operating with executive leadership and boards
Credible with engineers, auditors, and lawyers alike
Calm, structured, and decisive in audit or regulatory pressure situations
Self-starter who works well both independently and on collaborative teams
Exposure to connected-vehicle, cybersecurity, or AI regulatory regimes
Experience building or maturing integrated compliance programs at scale
International experience working across regions and regulatory frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus opportunity
Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company contribution to the CDN RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
Equity awards for certain positions and levels
Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on the position