Global Product Manager – Sustainable Seafood Certification, MSC/ASC

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Guarantee the achievement of global internal and external KPIs while maintaining necessary approvals and accreditations.

• Provide strategic commercial insights and market entry guidance for affiliates to enhance product growth in key countries and regions.

• Monitor competitors, analyze market trends, and refine the global MSC/ASC growth strategy.

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

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

• Develop and track KPIs that facilitate decision-making and promote continuous improvement.

• Ensure adherence to accreditation standards and oversee the launch of new schemes and revisions.

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

• Conduct performance evaluations and lead recruitment efforts.

• Serve as the global MSC/ASC technical authority and engage with stakeholders throughout the network.

• Maintain required accreditations and stay informed about regulatory changes.

• Cultivate relationships with MSC/ASC scheme technical leaders and senior management.

• Collaborate with Product Managers on globally managed food schemes.

• Participate in committee meetings and working groups related to scheme ownership.

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

• Formulate business plans aimed at product expansion in key markets.

• Coordinate with Marketing to develop product-specific materials.

• Contribute to the objectives of the Food Assurance business.

• Adhere to the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct, as well as 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 its relevant regulations.

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

• Experience from a Certified Body is essential.

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

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.

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

• Excellent verbal, presentation, and technical writing skills.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Capacity to build trusted relationships at all organizational levels and beyond.

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

• Proficiency in managing competing priorities across various 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 the specific product, including necessary food processing industry experience (desirable).

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

• Significant audit experience, including preparation of commercial proposals and multi-site or integrated audit proposals (desirable).

• Responsibility for maintaining accreditation in accordance with ISO 17065 (desirable).

• Experience in a large multinational organization with communication management across a wide network (desirable).

• Valid right to work in the country of residence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and hybrid/remote work options.

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

• A multinational environment with colleagues from diverse continents.

• Benefits platform.

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Opportunities for professional growth and personal development.