Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1>Freudenberg Filtration Technologies is seeking a Global Manager Information Security &amp; Data Protection to take end‑to‑end ownership of our global Information Security Management System (ISMS) and Data Protection Management System (DPMS).This is a strategic, high‑impact global role with responsibility for setting standards, ensuring compliance, and continuously strengthening our security and data protection landscape across regions. You will act as a trusted expert and sparring partner to management, enabling the business while safeguarding information assets in a complex, international environment.<ul><li>Shape and govern global standards for Information Security and Data Protection, ensuring alignment with international frameworks and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Own audits and compliance at a global level, coordinating internal reviews and managing external ISMS audits with a strong focus on effectiveness and sustainability.</li><li>Drive risk‑based decision‑making by conducting global risk assessments, identifying security risks, and defining pragmatic mitigation measures.</li><li>Enable and lead through influence, working closely with local Information Security Managers and Data Protection Coordinators to ensure consistent implementation worldwide.</li><li>Act as a strategic interface between business, IT, legal, and management—translating security and data protection requirements into practical, value‑adding solutions.</li><li>Continuously improve processes, leveraging Lean principles, automation, and innovative approaches to increase efficiency, transparency, and reporting quality.</li><li>Contribute at expert level in global committees and working groups to further develop standards, frameworks, and best practices.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, IT Security, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>Extensive professional experience in Information Security and/or Data Protection within an international context.</li><li>Proven experience with international security standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and/or TISAX.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of data protection regulations, speciifically GDPR.</li><li>Excellent analytical, risk assessment, and problem‑solving skills.</li><li>Solid project management and organizational capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple global topics in parallel.</li><li>Confidence in working with senior stakeholders and communicating complex topics clearly and effectively.</li><li>Fluent English (written and spoken); German is a plus.</li></ul>The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Freudenberg Filtration Technologies Slovensko s.r.o.

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

Global Manager Information Security & Data Protection (f/m/d)

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1>Freudenberg Filtration Technologies is seeking a Global Manager Information Security &amp; Data Protection to take end‑to‑end ownership of our global Information Security Management System (ISMS) and Data Protection Management System (DPMS).This is a strategic, high‑impact global role with responsibility for setting standards, ensuring compliance, and continuously strengthening our security and data protection landscape across regions. You will act as a trusted expert and sparring partner to management, enabling the business while safeguarding information assets in a complex, international environment.<ul><li>Shape and govern global standards for Information Security and Data Protection, ensuring alignment with international frameworks and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Own audits and compliance at a global level, coordinating internal reviews and managing external ISMS audits with a strong focus on effectiveness and sustainability.</li><li>Drive risk‑based decision‑making by conducting global risk assessments, identifying security risks, and defining pragmatic mitigation measures.</li><li>Enable and lead through influence, working closely with local Information Security Managers and Data Protection Coordinators to ensure consistent implementation worldwide.</li><li>Act as a strategic interface between business, IT, legal, and management—translating security and data protection requirements into practical, value‑adding solutions.</li><li>Continuously improve processes, leveraging Lean principles, automation, and innovative approaches to increase efficiency, transparency, and reporting quality.</li><li>Contribute at expert level in global committees and working groups to further develop standards, frameworks, and best practices.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, IT Security, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>Extensive professional experience in Information Security and/or Data Protection within an international context.</li><li>Proven experience with international security standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and/or TISAX.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of data protection regulations, speciifically GDPR.</li><li>Excellent analytical, risk assessment, and problem‑solving skills.</li><li>Solid project management and organizational capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple global topics in parallel.</li><li>Confidence in working with senior stakeholders and communicating complex topics clearly and effectively.</li><li>Fluent English (written and spoken); German is a plus.</li></ul>The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Freudenberg Filtration Technologies Slovensko s.r.o.

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