Global Circularity and Sustainability Certification Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Portugal.

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct the global management of Circularity and Sustainability Certification services.

• Maintain or enhance the scope of accreditations/approvals in accordance with the Circularity and Sustainability Certification strategy.

• Collaborate proactively with the BA Global Accreditation Manager and Global ESGACC Manager.

• Ensure that global internal and external KPIs are consistently achieved.

• Lead a team of Product Managers (currently 2, located in India).

• Support the commercial strategy and offer guidance to affiliates.

• Track market trends and competitor activities.

• Represent SGS at relevant external forums.

• Keep a continuous, accurate, and updated understanding of product regulations and market evolution.

• Develop a commercial strategy and business plan to drive global product growth.

• Establish both global and local pricing strategies.

• Create and continually monitor relevant internal and external KPIs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Certification processes (for both accredited and non-accredited schemes).

• Familiarity with management systems and performance assessment principles.

• Expertise in Social Certification schemes (notably SA8000 or, alternatively, FSSC 24000).

• Strong comprehension of Circularity and Circular economy concepts.

• A minimum of 5 years in certification roles within a Certification/Accredited body or a sustainability-focused organization (ideally in a similar position within a TIC industry player).

• At least 3 years in a technical role at the industry level.

• A university degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., environmental science, engineering, sustainability).

• Proficiency in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work model.

• Access to SGS university and Campus for continuous learning opportunities.

• Benefits platform.