Global Technical Manager – Business Assurance

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Global Technical Manager in business assurance division at SGS overseeing accreditation strategies and technical development. Responsible for product delivery and compliance with global standards.

Responsibilities:

  • In this role, the Post-Holder will take overall responsibility for the technical development and management of the BA Division.
  • They will set the overall technical and accreditation strategy for the Division.
  • Through direct management responsibility for product and technical specialists, they will ultimately set and enforce the policies that determine product delivery across the organization.
  • As a result of their activities, the post-holder plays a critical role in maintaining the BA Division’s “licence to operate”.
  • Managing international accreditation activities (e.g. UKAS, ANAB etc.).
  • Defining accreditation strategies, policies and internal systems and advising the BA Senior Management team.
  • Providing effective technical direction and support to the BA certification business network to ensure anticipation, awareness, interpretation of external accreditation standards and requirements.
  • Leading the global technical and accreditation functions to ensure the quality of the service delivered meets specified business and requirements.

Requirements:

  • Graduate level of studies or equivalent in a commercial or technical discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of business experience including audit and certification business with both technical and commercial responsibilities.
  • Thorough understanding of certification and accreditation processes and requirements
  • Experience working within a technical/certification service provider
  • Experience as a Technical leader
  • A solid understanding of Management System certification and accreditation structures and requirements
  • Experience as Lead Auditor/Trainer for accredited third party certification.
  • Strategic outlook
  • Strong influencing skills with ability to inspire effective teamwork across a matrix organization and the ability to manage conflicts that arise
  • Strong and highly effective communicator at all levels, with both strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Commercial/business acumen
  • Proven people management skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook)
  • Some flexibility to travel

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule and hybrid model
  • SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options
  • Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents

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