Global Product Manager – Sustainable Seafood Certification, MSC/ASC

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

📋 Description

• Ensure the successful and sustainable operation of MSC/ASC Chain of Custody and ASC Farm certification services.

• Efficiently manage global operations to meet the expectations of affiliates, clients, scheme owners, and accreditation bodies.

• Meet global internal and external KPIs while maintaining necessary approvals and accreditations.

• Provide commercial strategies and go-to-market direction for affiliates to expand the product in key countries and regions.

• Monitor competitor products, analyze market trends, and enhance the global MSC/ASC growth strategy.

• Oversee the Global MSC/ASC team across various locations.

• Review audit reports and manage the technical review and certification decision-making processes.

• Develop and track KPIs to facilitate informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Ensure the maintenance of accreditations and approvals.

• Manage the launch of new MSC/ASC schemes and updates.

• Control departmental costs and expenses to align with P&L targets.

• Conduct performance evaluations for the team and lead recruitment efforts as necessary.

• Serve as the global MSC/ASC technical expert, communicating essential messages to stakeholders.

• Maintain required MSC/ASC accreditations and stay updated on regulatory developments.

• Foster relationships with MSC/ASC Scheme technical management and senior leadership.

• Collaborate with Product Managers for globally managed food schemes.

• Engage in scheme owner committees and working groups.

• Provide subject matter expertise to Global Food, International Sales, and Global Key Account teams.

• Create business plans for product expansion in key countries and regions.

• Work with Marketing on materials that support business growth.

• Contribute to the objectives of the Food Assurance business.

• Report directly to the Global Food Certification Manager.

• Adhere to the SGS Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct, as well as health and safety policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge and experience in the MSC/ASC Seafood Certification business and applicable regulations.

• Strong understanding of food aquaculture and quality systems within a certification and auditing environment.

• A background with a Certified Body is essential.

• A digital mindset with experience in compliance, food safety, and regulatory intelligence platforms.

• Pragmatic approach with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Exceptional team leadership and people management skills.

• Business and commercial acumen to support go-to-market (GTM) strategies.

• Excellent verbal, presentation, and technical writing abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building trusted relationships at all organizational levels.

• Keen attention to detail with the capacity to multitask effectively and perform under pressure.

• Ability to manage conflicting priorities across multiple countries or projects.

• Fluency in English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Experience with Copilot 365 and/or similar AI-driven productivity and decision-support tools.

• Lead auditor level qualification in a specific product, along with required food processing industry experience (desirable).

• Extensive audit experience, including preparation of commercial proposals, multi-site proposals, and Integrated Audit proposals (desirable).

• Experience in maintaining accreditation against ISO 17065 (desirable).

• Work experience in a large multinational company and managing communication across a broad network (desirable).

• Valid right to work in the candidate's country of residence.

• CV in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and a hybrid/remote work model.

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

• Benefits platform.

• Supportive and inclusive workplace environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and personal development.

• Work for a global and highly stable company, a world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) industry.

• Experience a multinational environment collaborating with colleagues from various continents.