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SUSE

Certification Project Manager

Kazanlak, Bulgaria

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We are open in our roots and open in our approach, striving to be the most trusted open innovator in the World. Openness extends beyond our technology. Our vibrant community thrives on diversity and connectivity without borders.

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Certification Project Manager

Job Description

As a Certification Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to meaningfully impact how our organization scales by attaining certification compliance of SUSE products portfolio in accordance with industry production standards in security and conformance defined by worldwide established bodies such as ISO, NIST, BSI, PCI, as well as other national certification bodies. Join industry-leading professionals to ensure that our processes, infrastructure, and products are designed, operated, maintained and protected in accordance with these certifications and security standards as it applies to SUSE. This role reports to SUSE's Head of Solutions Certification and will work closely with Engineering, Product Management, Legal, Pre-Sales and Marketing.

Summary:

Y ou are responsible for establishing and persistently maintaining certified production compliance status for portfolio of chosen SUSE products and their relevant certifications. You drive the design and implementation of corresponding compliance frameworks, define delivery milestones and track their progress.

Responsibilities:
  • Driving certification cycles projects for our enterprise products and organization
  • Defining milestones and tracking their progress
  • Liaising common grounds across Engineering, PM, consultants, and partners
  • C oordinating compliance requirements across different teams
  • Organizing events and workshops necessary for relevant knowledge sharing
  • Organizing cycle process documentation and keeping it in accurate up to date state
  • Communicating with certification labs and authorities, primarily in Germany and the US
  • Filing and tracking relevant application paperwork
  • Communication with external and internal customers
Candidate Profile:
  • 5+ years of total experience in software product development industry
  • Minimum 1 year of which in managing product and organization certification compliance to security, conformance, or safety standards from ISO, CCRA / Common Criteria, NIST / FIPS or other standardisation bodies
  • Strong skills in process handling and documentation frameworks, such as MS/Open/Libre Office, Confluence/Jira, etc
  • Good knowledge about certification bodies (e.g. BSI, NIST, NIAP, ANSSI) and their typical requirements
  • Passion for organized paperwork and skills of keeping large sets of information pieces in systematic manner
  • Project management level in GPM/PMP/IPMA (minimal 'D', 'C' or 'B' is a plus) or equivalent
  • Excellent communication and 'soft' skills
  • Excellent communication level of English (German language skills is a plus )
  • Familiarity with Linux operating system
What makes us different:
  • You will find and can connect to highly skilled engineers at SUSE
  • We provide many different products and endless opportunities to learn
  • We help our employees to develop
  • We work with, support, maintain, and advocate open-source!
  • You can work with and within an international team
  • Our working hours are as flexible as can be any team-work from home!
  • We organize regular events (hackathons, workshops, outdoor events, etc) to build up relationships and friendship within and across teams
  • At SUSE the opinion of the employee matters!
  • SUSE is a growing company, with great products, a culture that fosters openness and friendship, and where many opportunities exist
  • SUSE has more than two decades of experience in maintaining industrial grade security and bespoke product compliance to make our products outstanding
If you are successful for this position you'll have to pass pre-employment checks before joining us. The content of these checks may vary by country.

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What We Offer

We empower you to be bold, driving your career to create the future you want. We celebrate and reward your achievements.

SUSE is a dynamic environment that is evolving rapidly, thus requiring agility, strong entrepreneurship and an open mind.

This is a compelling opportunity for the right person to join us as we continue to scale and prosper.

If you're a big thinker, obsessed by execution and thrive in a dynamic environment in which you can tangibly create a lasting legacy, then please apply now!

We give you the freedom to be yourself. You will work in a global community of unique individuals - like you - with different backgrounds, talents, skills and perspectives. A truly open community where everyone is welcome, has a voice and is encouraged to reach their full potential regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristics.

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SUSE Values
  • We are passionate about customers
  • We are respectful and inclusive
  • We are empowered and accountable
  • We are trustworthy and act with integrity
  • We are collaborative
  • We are SUSE!

Client-provided location(s): Bulgaria
Job ID: SUSE-SUSEUS71005511_1284813001
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Woman founded/led
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program