Internal Audit & Certification Manager

Location

Madrid, Spain

Job ID

R0142453

Date Posted:
2026-09-18

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category)

Quality Management

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

Yes

Job Description

The Opportunity

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 the GPQSS Internal Audit Team, which is responsible for fostering a culture of safety and quality excellence across the organization’s entire value chain.

• provide a clear overview of the latest tools and approaches used for business process management across various functions within the global GPQSS organization.

• be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on the GPQSS internal audit program, as well as supporting and overseeing BU GI initiatives.

• identify risks and controls, provide recommendations for improvement, and communicate findings to management and other stakeholders to maintain and continuously improve the GPQSS Integrated Management System.

• focus on quality and HSE standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001, as well as applicable local legislation.

• stay up to date with industry best practices and regulatory changes, ensuring that our company consistently operates at the highest levels of efficiency and compliance.

• lead the external integrated certification process with third-party certification bodies and represent the company during corporate and external audits.

• join a global team that offers an excellent opportunity to develop and shape your role within the company.

How You’ll Make an Impact

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• 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.

Your profile

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• 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.

Leadership and behavioral competencies

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• 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.

More about us

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:

• Incentive Plan, Lunch ticket or canteen, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model, Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores).

French version:

L’opportunité

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 :

• Piloter et coordonner l’équipe d’audit interne de GPQSS, chargée de promouvoir une culture d’excellence en matière de sécurité et de qualité sur l’ensemble de la chaîne de valeur de l’organisation.

• Fournir une vision claire des outils et des approches les plus récents utilisés pour la gestion des processus métier au sein des différentes fonctions de l’organisation mondiale GPQSS.

• Planifier, mettre en œuvre et assurer le reporting du programme d’audit interne de GPQSS, ainsi que soutenir et superviser les initiatives BU GI.

• Identifier les risques et les dispositifs de contrôle, formuler des recommandations d’amélioration et communiquer les conclusions à la direction et aux autres parties prenantes afin de maintenir et d’améliorer en continu le système de management intégré de GPQSS.

• Veiller au respect des normes relatives à la qualité, à la santé, à la sécurité et à l’environnement, notamment les normes ISO 9001, ISO 45001 et ISO 14001, ainsi que de la législation locale applicable.

• Se tenir informé(e) des meilleures pratiques du secteur et des évolutions réglementaires afin de garantir que l’entreprise opère en permanence selon les plus hauts niveaux d’efficacité et de conformité.

• Piloter le processus externe de certification intégrée avec les organismes de certification tiers et représenter l’entreprise lors des audits internes au groupe et des audits externes.

• Rejoindre une équipe internationale offrant une excellente occasion de développer et de façonner votre rôle au sein de l’entreprise.

Votre contribution

• Piloter et coordonner environ 60 audits par an à l’échelle de l’organisation mondiale.

• Assurer la responsabilité du plan d’audit m