Compliance & Public Funding Manager
Job description
The scope of this role covers two closely connected strategic areas: company-wide and product compliance and public funding (grants and subsidies). The role is designed as an embedded expert function, working across teams to ensure regulatory alignment while actively supporting growth through external funding opportunities.
Owns and maintains the overall compliance framework of the company, with a strong focus on product and regulatory compliance.
Monitors relevant laws, regulations, standards, and certification requirements at national and EU level.
Translates regulatory requirements into practical implications for products, processes, and internal decision-making.
Develops and maintains compliance checklists, internal guidelines, and control frameworks.
Acts as the main point of contact for external regulatory bodies, certification authorities, and auditors (e.g. TÜV).Supports product and technical teams in ensuring compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
Identifies compliance risks and proposes preventive and corrective measures.
Provides structured compliance reporting and recommendations to management.
Continuously scouts and monitors public funding opportunities, including EU programs, national and regional grants and subsidies.
Assesses the strategic and operational fit of funding opportunities with company objectives and capabilities.
Coordinates the preparation of inputs and documentation for grant and funding applications.
Ensures visibility and understanding of eligibility criteria, obligations, and compliance requirements. related to public funding.
Collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners on funded initiatives.
Tracks deadlines, program updates, and changes in funding conditions.
Provides management with clear and actionable overviews of funding opportunities and recommendations.
Works closely with product, engineering, legal, finance, and leadership teams.
Acts as a central knowledge holder for regulatory and funding-related topics.
Supports strategic planning by identifying regulatory constraints and funding enablers.
Contributes to building scalable, repeatable compliance and funding processes.
Balances regulatory rigor with business pragmatism.
Benefits
Flexibility in working hours. We are a result-driven organization and we let our colleagues manage their time.
Enjoy 5 extra days of paid holiday! We value work-life balance and understand the importance of spending quality time with family and friends.
Transportation allowance – Commuting made easy! At our company, we support our employees by covering a portion of their transportation costs, whether they travel to work daily or only occasionally.
Enjoy daily meal vouchers worth €4.29 to support your healthy eating habits at work!
A company culture that is based on trust, openness, meritocracy and heart-centered leadership, that we shape together and every opinion matters.
Diversity! We are a cultural melting pot!
Co-creation of the company processes and organization. Your ideas are what we need.
Professional growth
Fast career growth. We believe in the internal promotion.
Personal and professional growth through various learning opportunities, especially through work with top industry experts and the international management team.
Exposure to a fast-developing, disruptive project that will shape the future of mobility;
Possibility to support Company scale-up towards Giga factories securing strategic customers;
Access to a broad network of experienced colleagues and clients from a variety of industries across the globe.
Experience requirements
3+ years of professional experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, quality management, risk management, legal support, or public funding / grants
Hands-on experience working in a regulated environment or with products subject to standards, certifications, or regulatory requirements
Practical exposure to product compliance across the product lifecycle is strongly preferred
Experience with public funding, grants, or subsidy programs (EU, national, or regional), including evaluation or application support, is an advantage
Experience in a cross-functional role, working with product, technical, and business team
Education
University degree in Law, Business, Economics, Engineering, Public Administration, Quality Management, or a related field
Other requirements
Understanding of EU and national regulatory frameworks
Ability to interpret and apply standards, directives, and regulations to business and product contexts
Familiarity with documentation and audit processes
Knowledge of certification and conformity assessment processes is a strong advantage
Ability to work with legal, regulatory, and funding documentation in English is essential
Experience with compliance or documentation tools, internal audit frameworks, or project coordination tools
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Structured, independent working style with strong ownership mindset
Certificate requirements
Advantageous:
Compliance-related certifications (e.g. Certified Compliance Officer, ISO/Quality-related certifications, Risk Management certificates)
Experience or certification related to EU funding programs (e.g. Horizon Europe, national grant schemes)
Familiarity with ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 27001 – depending on industry)
Experience working with or coordinating certification bodies (e.g. TÜV or equivalent)