Global Product Manager – Sustainable Seafood Certification, MSC/ASC

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

📋 Description

• Ensure successful and sustainable certification services related to MSC/ASC Chain of Custody and ASC Farm.

• Oversee global operations to meet the expectations of SGS affiliates, external clients, scheme owners, and accreditation bodies.

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

• Provide commercial strategies and go-to-market guidance for affiliates to bolster product growth in key countries and regions.

• Monitor competitors' products, investigate market trends, and enhance the global MSC/ASC growth strategy.

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

• Stay informed about SGS IT systems, procedures, and external approval criteria for audit report evaluations and certification decisions.

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

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

• Manage departmental costs and expenses to meet P&L targets.

• Conduct performance evaluations and lead recruitment efforts as necessary.

• Serve as the global MSC/ASC technical expert and relay key messages to stakeholders.

• Attain and maintain the required MSC/ASC accreditations and keep abreast of regulatory changes.

• Build and maintain relationships with MSC/ASC scheme technical management and senior leadership.

• Collaborate with other Product Managers to uncover development and synergy opportunities.

• Participate in committees and working groups of scheme owners.

• Provide subject matter expertise to the Global Food Team, International Sales, and Global Key Account Managers.

• Create business plans for growth in essential countries and regions.

• Work with Marketing on product-specific materials.

• Contribute to the objectives of the Food Assurance business.

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

• Report to the Global Food Certification Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the MSC/ASC Seafood Certification business and relevant regulations.

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

• Experience with a Certified Body is essential.

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

• Pragmatic with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong team leadership and personnel management skills.

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

• Excellent verbal, presentation, and technical writing capabilities.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.

• Attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks under pressure.

• Capability to handle conflicting priorities across various countries or projects.

• Fluent in English.

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

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

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

• CV in English.

• Desirable: Lead auditor level qualification, including required food processing industry experience in the specific product.

• Desirable: Experience in people management and working with remote teams.

• Desirable: Extensive audit experience, including preparation of commercial proposals, multi-site proposals, and Integrated Audit proposals.

• Desirable: Responsibility for maintaining accreditation against ISO 17065.

• Desirable: Work experience in a large multinational company and managing communication within a vast network.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible schedule and 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.

• Multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.