Global Product Manager – Sustainable Seafood Certification, MSC/ASC

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Global Product Manager overseeing MSC/ASC seafood certification schemes at SGS, the global testing, inspection and certification company. Driving technical, operational and commercial growth across Europe.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the MSC/ASC Chain of Custody and ASC Farm certification services are successful and viable long term
  • Manage the global operation efficiently and meet expectations of SGS affiliates, external clients, scheme owners and accreditation bodies
  • Ensure global internal and external KPIs are met and approvals and accreditations are maintained
  • Provide commercial strategy and go-to-market guidance for affiliates to support product growth
  • Track competitors, research market trends and improve the global MSC/ASC growth strategy
  • Manage the Global MSC/ASC team across multiple locations
  • Review audit reports and manage the technical review and certification decision process
  • Develop and monitor KPIs to support decision-making and continuous improvement
  • Manage new MSC/ASC scheme launches and revisions
  • Manage department costs and expenses to achieve P&L targets
  • Conduct performance reviews and lead recruitment activity
  • Act as the global MSC/ASC technical expert and communicate key messages to stakeholders
  • Maintain MSC/ASC accreditations and knowledge of regulatory developments
  • Develop relationships with MSC/ASC scheme technical management and senior leadership
  • Collaborate with other Product Managers to identify development opportunities and synergies
  • 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 product growth in key countries and regions
  • Coordinate with Marketing on product-specific materials
  • Contribute to Food Assurance business objectives
  • Follow SGS Code of Integrity and 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 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
  • Experience with compliance, food safety and regulatory intelligence platforms
  • 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
  • Ability to build trusted relationships at all levels within and outside the organization
  • Attention to detail and 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
  • Lead auditor level qualification in a specific product, including required food processing industry experience (desirable)
  • Experience 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 (desirable)
  • Valid right to work in the candidate's country of residence

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule and hybrid/remote model
  • SGS university and Campus for continuous learning options
  • Multinational environment with colleagues from multiple continents
  • Benefits platform
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Professional growth and personal development opportunities