Compliance Manager (m/f/d)

John Deere · Windhagen

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Ref. 121987 – Compliance Manager (m/f/d) 

The WIRTGEN GROUP, a Deere & Company business, is a global leader in road construction and materials processing equipment, serving customers through five established product brands and an international network of manufacturing, sales, service, and dealer operations. As part of Deere & Company, WIRTGEN GROUP combines its deep industry expertise, strong customer relationships, and distinct business heritage with Deere’s global capabilities, values, and commitment to integrity. WIRTGEN GROUP and Deere operate within a shared Ethics and Compliance function, supported by common program expectations, systems, policies, and standards of ethical business conduct.

Deere and Company’s Global Ethics and Compliance department is looking for a

Compliance Manager (m/f/d) 

The Compliance Manager serves as the primary Ethics and Compliance partner for WIRTGEN GROUP globally, helping foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and responsible business conduct across a complex international organization. The role operates as a broad-based compliance generalist, providing practical guidance and support across the full spectrum of ethics and compliance matters. Working closely with WIRTGEN GROUP stakeholders and businesses and the broader Deere and Company Ethics and Compliance team, this role supports compliance program implementation, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and the continued alignment of WIRTGEN GROUP into Deere and Company’s enterprise compliance framework.  The position is located in WIRTGEN GROUP’s headquarters, based in Windhagen, Germany.

Your Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the primary Compliance Manager supporting WIRTGEN GROUP globally, acting as the strategic interface on compliance risks, program expectations, regulatory matters, and alignment with Deere and Company’s Ethics and Compliance strategy
• Provide practical, business-oriented compliance guidance across a broad range of matters, including but not limited to: anti-bribery and anti-corruption, fraud risk, third-party relationships, trade compliance, conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, training, policy and regulatory interpretation, and employee questions or concerns.
• Implement, maintain, monitor, and manage compliance program elements for WIRTGEN GROUP, including policies, controls, third-party risk management activities, training, communications, monitoring, and reporting processes.
• Use data analytics, digital tools, and emerging AI capabilities to identify compliance trends, strengthen risk visibility, improve monitoring and reporting, and support more informed, risk-based decision-making, consistent with company policies and responsible AI principles.
• Partner with business leaders and functional stakeholders to identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate compliance risks, translating those risks into practical recommendations and actions.
• Support compliance risk assessments and related remediation activities, including the collection and analysis of information, documentation of findings, development of mitigation plans, and monitoring of agreed actions.
• Support the continued alignment of WIRTGEN GROUP into Deere’s global compliance framework by helping implement enterprise policies, procedures, systems, controls, and compliance expectations across relevant operations, functions, and markets.
• Collaborate with Deere and Company’s Compliance Managers to identify, evaluate, escalate, and address compliance risks across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
• Facilitate information sharing and risk visibility for WIRTGEN and Deere and Company stakeholders, including emerging, complex, and cross-border compliance matters.
• Develop and support risk-based compliance training, communications, monitoring activities, management reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with WIRTGEN GROUP and Deere stakeholders, providing guidance, coaching, and support while promoting a culture of integrity, ethical behavior, transparency, and accountability.

What Skills You Need: 

• At least 5 years of practical experience working as a compliance specialist, compliance manager, or similar professional supporting a company’s broader ethics and compliance needs.
• Experience supporting or managing multiple elements of a corporate ethics and compliance program, such as risk assessment, training and communications, policy guidance, conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, third-party risk management, fraud risk, trade compliance, monitoring, or reporting.
• Ability to operate as a compliance generalist, recognize issues across different compliance disciplines, provide sound initial guidance, and engage subject-matter specialists when appropriate.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to translate policies, regulatory expectations, and compliance requirements into practical guidance for business stakeholders.
• Ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence stakeholders across multiple cultures, business functions, organizational levels, and regions.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex issues and competing priorities while maintaining high standards of integrity, discretion, and accountability.
• Professional proficiency in both English and German.

What Makes You Stand Out: 

• Experience supporting an international or multinational business with manufacturing, sales, service, distribution, or dealer operations.
• Working knowledge of anti-bribery and anti-corruption, third-party risk management, trade and sanctions compliance, conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, fraud risk, corporate codes of conduct, or investigatory practices.
• Experience conducting compliance risk assessments, developing risk mitigation plans, and monitoring remediation activities.
• Experience developing or delivering compliance training, communications, monitoring activities, dashboards, and management reporting.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive change through collaboration, credibility, and trust.
• Experience in process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in additional languages.

Education: 

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent level in Business Administration, Law, Compliance, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, or a related field

This exempt position is based in Windhagen, requires a regular on-site presence and it is vacant as soon as possible.

Job Grade: 9

End of Posting: 05.11.2026

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