Global Product Manager – Sustainable Seafood Certification, MSC/ASC

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Ensure adherence to global internal and external KPIs while maintaining necessary approvals and accreditations.

• Provide commercial strategy and go-to-market insights for affiliates to facilitate product growth.

• Monitor competitors, 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 process.

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

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

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

• Conduct performance evaluations and lead recruitment efforts.

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

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

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

• Collaborate with other Product Managers to identify development opportunities and synergies.

• Participate in committees and working groups established by scheme owners.

• Provide expert guidance to the Global Food Team, International Sales, and Global Key Account Managers.

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

• Work with Marketing on product-specific materials.

• Contribute to achieving Food Assurance business objectives.

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

• Report to the Global Food Certification Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge and experience in the MSC/ASC Seafood Certification industry and its relevant regulations.

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

• Background from a Certified Body is essential.

• Experience with compliance, food safety, and regulatory intelligence platforms.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

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

• Exceptional verbal, presentation, and technical writing abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to forge trusted relationships at all levels both within and outside the organization.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask efficiently and perform well under pressure.

• Capacity to manage competing priorities across multiple countries or projects.

• Proficiency in the English language.

• Skilled 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, inclusive of requisite food processing industry experience (desirable).

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

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

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

• Work experience in a large multinational organization, managing communication within an extensive network (desirable).

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid/remote work model.

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

• Multinational workplace with colleagues from various continents.

• Comprehensive benefits platform.

• Supportive and inclusive work culture.

• Opportunities for professional growth and personal development.