Global Product Manager – Sustainable Seafood Certification, MSC/ASC

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the effective management and sustainable operation of MSC/ASC Chain of Custody and ASC Farm certification services.

• Efficiently manage global operations for SGS markets, external clients, scheme owners, and accreditation bodies.

• Ensure that global internal and external KPIs are achieved and that necessary approvals and accreditations are upheld.

• Develop commercial strategies and market entry guidance for affiliates to foster product expansion.

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

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

• Stay informed about SGS IT systems, procedures, and external approval criteria.

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

• Create and track KPIs to facilitate decision-making and ongoing improvement.

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

• Manage departmental costs and expenditures to align with P&L objectives.

• Conduct performance evaluations and spearhead recruitment efforts.

• Serve as the global technical expert on MSC/ASC and engage with stakeholders across the network.

• Attain and sustain the necessary MSC/ASC accreditations while monitoring regulatory changes.

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

• Work in collaboration with other Product Managers on globally managed food schemes.

• Participate in committees and working groups for scheme owners.

• Provide specialized knowledge to the Global Food Team, International Sales, and Global Key Account Managers.

• Formulate business plans for product growth in essential countries and regions.

• Collaborate with Marketing on product-specific promotional materials.

• Contribute towards achieving Food Assurance business objectives.

• Adhere to the Company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct and health and safety policies.

• Report directly to the Global Food Certification Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Capability to blend technical expertise with relationship management and commercial insight.

• Strong understanding of food, aquaculture, and quality systems within certification and auditing contexts.

• Background in a Certified Body is essential.

• Digital proficiency with experience in compliance, food safety, and regulatory intelligence platforms.

• Pragmatic approach, with established analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Robust team leadership and people management abilities.

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

• Exceptional verbal, presentation, and technical writing skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with the capacity to build trusted relationships at all organizational levels and beyond.

• Detail-oriented with the capability to manage multiple tasks effectively and perform under pressure.

• Ability to navigate conflicting priorities across various countries or projects.

• Proficient in English.

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

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

• Lead auditor level qualification in a specific product, including necessary experience in the food processing industry (desirable).

• Experience managing or collaborating with remote teams (desirable).

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

• Responsibility for maintaining accreditation against ISO 17065 (desirable).

• Work history within a large multinational organization and managing communication within an extensive network (desirable).

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Engaging work environment within a leading global organization.

• Future-oriented workplace culture.

• Long-term support for employee development.

• Flexible working schedule.

• Hybrid/remote working model.

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

• Multinational atmosphere with colleagues from various continents.

• Comprehensive benefits platform.

• Supportive and inclusive workplace environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and personal development.