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Piper Companies
Senior Technical Leader, Certification & Compliance Strategy
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What they do
An Environmental Compliance Specialist performs environmental audits and advises companies on compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations. Investigates company waste disposal, industrial hygiene and pesticide use practices and policies, advises on compliance issues and reports violations as needed.
$86,835 / year median in North Carolina
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Technical Leader, Certification & Compliance Strategy to join a leading technology organization in the networking and cybersecurity industry. The Senior Technical Leader, Certification & Compliance Strategy will serve as a strategic advisor and technical leader focused on regulatory compliance, product certification initiatives, and translating emerging global regulations into actionable engineering requirements across complex technology products. Responsibilities of the
Senior Technical Leader, Certification & Compliance Strategy:
- Lead the development and execution of certification and compliance strategies for networking, security, and software/hardware products.
- Monitor emerging global regulatory requirements and translate evolving regulations into technical and organizational priorities.
- Partner with engineering, product management, legal, and executive stakeholders to ensure compliance objectives are integrated into product development lifecycles.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives related to product certifications, regulatory readiness, and organizational compliance programs.
- Provide strategic guidance on international certification frameworks and regulatory standards impacting product development.
- Influence senior leadership decisions through risk assessments, compliance recommendations, and long-term regulatory planning.
- Lead and mentor globally distributed teams while fostering collaboration across multiple geographies and business units.
- Support regulatory audits, certification efforts, and compliance assessments as needed.
Senior Technical Leader, Certification & Compliance Strategy:
- 10+ years of experience in technical leadership, engineering management, product compliance, or related disciplines.
- Proven track record of navigating complex regulatory environments and driving organizational change.
- Exceptional ability to interpret regulatory trends and translate them into technical requirements and business strategies.
- Strong background in networking, cybersecurity, software development, hardware engineering, or related technology domains.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn emerging regulatory frameworks and apply them to complex technical environments.
- Experience leading remote and globally distributed teams.
- Preferred experience with Common Criteria, CE Marking, EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), or similar international certification and regulatory frameworks. Compensation for the Senior Technical Leader, Certification & Compliance Strategy includes:
- Salary range: $150,000 - $165,000 depending on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO This job opens for applications on 08/17/2026.