Global Product Manager – Sustainable Seafood Certification, MSC/ASC
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Global Product Manager overseeing MSC/ASC seafood certification at SGS, the global testing, inspection and certification leader. Managing technical, operational and commercial growth across Europe.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure certification services related to MSC/ASC Chain of Custody and ASC Farm are successful and viable long term
- Manage the global operation to meet expectations of SGS affiliates, external clients, scheme owners and accreditation bodies
- Ensure global internal and external KPIs are met and relevant approvals and accreditations are maintained
- Provide commercial strategy and go-to-market guidance for affiliates to support product growth in key countries and regions
- Track competitors' products, research market trends and improve the global MSC/ASC growth strategy
- Manage the Global MSC/ASC team across multiple locations
- Maintain knowledge of SGS IT systems, procedures and external approval criteria for audit report reviews and certification decisions
- Develop and monitor KPIs to support decision-making and continuous improvement
- Manage launches of new MSC/ASC schemes and revisions
- Manage department costs and expenses to support P&L targets
- Conduct performance appraisals and lead recruitment as needed
- Act as the global MSC/ASC technical expert and communicate key messages to stakeholders
- Achieve and maintain required MSC/ASC accreditations and monitor regulatory evolution
- Maintain relationships with MSC/ASC scheme technical management and senior leadership
- Collaborate with other Product Managers to identify development and synergy opportunities
- Participate in scheme owner committees and working groups
- Provide subject matter expertise to the Global Food Team, International Sales and Global Key Account Managers
- Develop business plans for growth in key countries and regions
- Coordinate with Marketing on product-specific materials
- Contribute to Food Assurance business objectives
- Follow the Company's Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct and health and safety policies
- Report to the Global Food Certification Manager
Requirements:
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the MSC/ASC Seafood Certification certification business and relevant regulations
- Excellent understanding of food Aquaculture and quality systems in a certification and auditing context
- Background from Certified Body is a must have
- Digital mindset with experience of compliance, food safety and regulatory intelligence platforms
- Pragmatic, with proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong team leadership and people management skills
- Business / commercial acumen to support go-to-market (GTM) strategies
- Excellent verbal, presentation and technical writing skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build trusted relationships at all levels
- Attention to detail with ability to multi-task effectively and work under pressure
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities across multiple countries or projects
- Fluent in the English language
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Experience with Copilot 365 and/or similar AI-powered productivity and decision-support tools
- Valid right to work in the candidate's country of residence
- CV in English
- Desirable: Lead auditor level qualification, including required food processing industry experience, in the specific product
- Desirable: People management and managing or working with remote teams
- Desirable: Extensive audit experience, including commercial proposal preparation, multi-site proposals and Integrated Audit proposals
- Desirable: Responsibility for maintaining accreditation against ISO 17065
- Desirable: Work experience within a large multinational company and managing communication within a large network
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule and hybrid/remote model
- SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options
- Benefits platform
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Professional growth and personal development opportunities
- Multinational environment with colleagues from multiple continents
















