Job
- Level
- Lead
- Location
- Koblenz
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Job Field
- IT, Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop the IT security and governance function, implement effective security standards, manage software licenses, and ensure compliance with regulations such as NIS2 and the EU AI Act.
Your role in the team
- As Lead IT Security & Governance, you lead and develop our IT Security & Governance function, encompassing IT Security, Governance frameworks, and Software License Management.
- Reporting directly to the VP of Global IT, you serve as an inspirational, goal-oriented leader responsible for building out the function and embedding pragmatic security standards across Canyon.
- In this high-impact role, you balance strategic decision-making, regulatory alignment (including NIS2, EU AI Act, and CRA), and commercial cost optimization, acting as a trusted sparring partner to internal leadership, authorities, and external auditors.
- Function Leadership & Development: Leading, inspiring, and continuously building out the IT Security & Governance function drives team maturity and organizational growth.
- Framework Design & Implementation: Designing, implementing, and continuously refining IT Security and Governance frameworks ensures alignment with NIS2, EU AI Act, and Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) standards.
- Software License Management: Owning end-to-end software license management guarantees organizational compliance, audit readiness, and commercial cost optimization.
- Policy & Control Definition: Defining and maintaining IT policies, security standards, and governance controls establishes clear guidelines across all business units.
- Risk & Incident Management: Steering IT risk management, security incident response procedures, and business continuity planning safeguards critical operational assets.
- Audits & Regulatory Contact: Acting as the primary contact for authorities and auditors facilitates smooth internal and external audit executions and timely finding remediations.
- Reporting & KPI Management: Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), SLAs, and regular reporting frameworks offers transparent insights to executive leadership.
- Strategic Stakeholder Alignment: Building strong relationships with internal leaders across IT and business departments ensures security requirements integrate smoothly into company strategy.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Regulatory Expertise: Solid knowledge of relevant frameworks and regulations (such as NIS2, EU AI Act, CRA, ISO 27001, or comparable standards) characterizes your technical capability.
- Pragmatic Mindset: The ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into pragmatic, actionable processes combines with a balance between technical depth and commercial awareness.
- Stakeholder & Service Orientation: High customer orientation paired with exceptional communication capabilities enables effective collaboration across all leadership levels.
- Language Skills: Business fluent English communication skills (both written and spoken) allow for clear collaboration across international teams and external partner networks.
Experience
- Professional Background: Several years of progressive experience in IT Security and/or IT Governance—ideally paired with proven functional or team leadership experience—forms your foundation.
- Audit & Compliance Operations: Proven hands-on experience interfacing with auditors and regulatory authorities supports smooth compliance management.
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What we offer
- Experience the Canyon Spirit at our legendary crew rides and regular employee events.
- You will also benefit from our professional social and health counseling services.
- Take your passion to the road—with attractive employee discounts on our bikes, accessories, and apparel.
- We offer fair, performance-based compensation as well as Christmas and vacation bonuses.
- Your future and security are covered by a company pension plan and accident insurance.
- Nutzen Sie 30 Tage Urlaub pro Jahr sowie unsere gezielte Unterstützung bei der Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie (insbesondere bei Kinderbetreuung während der Schulferien).
- Enjoy subsidized meals in our in-house bistros and a discounted Germany-wide train pass for your commute.
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About Your Employer
Canyon Bicycles GmbH
Canyon Bicycles GmbH is a renowned German company based in Koblenz, specializing in the development and sale of high-performance bicycles. The company employs a direct-to-consumer sales model to offer high-quality bikes at fair prices. With a strong focus on engineering and innovative design, Canyon aims for technical excellence and value creation for cyclists worldwide.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Consumer Goods, Branded Goods
Lead IT Security & Governance
- Location
- Koblenz
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
- English Only
- English only required
