
Madrid, Spain
R0142453
2026-09-18
HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.
Quality Management
Full time
Yes
GPQSS is looking for an Internal Audit & Certification Manager to join our global team. This role offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.
The Internal Audit & Certification Manager will lead the global audit and certification agenda for GPQSS. The role will manage global teams and certifications, establish and execute the annual audit plan, develop internal auditor capability, and ensure that nonconformities are tracked through timely and sustainable closure.
You will:
· Lead and coordinate approximately 60 audits per year across the global organization.
· Own the global audit plan, including planning, prioritization, execution oversight, and reporting.
· Manage global certifications and maintain effective relationships with Hitachi Energy and Hitachi global stakeholders.
· Train, coach, and develop internal auditors to strengthen audit quality and organizational capability.
· Ensure all audit findings and nonconformities are accurately tracked, assigned, resolved, and closed on time.
· Identify recurring or systemic issues, step back to assess root causes, and drive continuous improvement.
· Monitor certification and audit performance through clear governance, follow-up, and transparent communication.
· Make timely decisions, remove obstacles, and move initiatives forward with a high level of autonomy.
· At least 10 years of relevant experience in quality, auditing, certification, or quality management systems. This is a senior-level position.
· Demonstrated auditor experience is mandatory, ideally gained with or alongside a recognized certification body such as Bureau Veritas.
· Strong knowledge of applicable standards, audit methodologies, certification requirements, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
· Engineering degree preferred. Candidates with substantial quality and auditing expertise may also be considered.
· Relevant industry knowledge and experience operating in a complex, international environment.
· Proven ability to communicate clearly with senior stakeholders, global teams, auditors, and external certification partners.
· Professional fluency in English. Additional European languages and Portuguese may be advantageous depending on business needs.
· Must be based in Europe and able to travel internationally. Appropriate work authorization for the employing country is required.
· Highly organized, structured, and reliable in planning and follow-through.
· Proactive and willing to take initiative without waiting for detailed direction.
· Autonomous decision-maker who takes accountability and drives work forward.
· Collaborative and able to listen actively, build trust, and engage diverse perspectives.
· Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and geographies.
· Continuous-improvement mindset, with the ability to distinguish isolated findings from systemic issues.
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together.
The minimum salary for this position in Italy is starting from: 57300 €.
The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.
Our benefits offering for this role generally include:
French version:
GPQSS recherche un(e) Responsable des audits internes et des certifications pour rejoindre son équipe internationale. Ce poste offre de nombreuses possibilités de développement professionnel et d’évolution. Le ou la Responsable des audits internes et des certifications pilotera la stratégie mondiale de GPQSS en matière d’audit et de certification. La personne retenue encadrera des équipes internationales, assurera la gestion des certifications à l’échelle mondiale, définira et mettra en œuvre le plan d’audit annuel, développera les compétences des auditeurs internes et veillera au suivi des non-conformités jusqu’à leur résolution durable dans les délais impartis.
Vous serez amené(e) à :
Nous pensons que le travail de qualité s’épanouit dans un environnement où les collaborateurs se sentent réellement soutenus et justement valorisés. Nos avantages sont conçus pour créer une véritable valeur pour chacun, en favorisant l’engagement, la performance et le développement. En plaçant le bien-être au cœur de nos priorités, nous construisons un environnement de travail où la réussite individuelle et organisationnelle progresse conjointement.
L’offre finale sera déterminée en fonction des compétences, des qualifications, des expériences du candidat, et en cohérence avec les grilles salariales internes.
Notre offre d’avantages pour ce poste comprend généralement :
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