Global Circularity and Sustainability Certification Manager
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Europe or IndiaFull-TimeManager
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- Languages
- English
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years in certification roles or minimum 3 years in a technical role at industry level
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge and experience in Certification processes (accredited or non-accredited schemes), Management systems and Performance assessments principles
- Solid expertise in Social Certification schemes (notably SA8000 or alternatively FSSC 24000)
- Strong understanding of Circularity and Circular economy concepts
- Good knowledge of existing Circularity certifications and schemes developed for the Plastic and Packaging industries, for Construction sector, for the Textile or Automotive industries
- Minimum 5 years in certification roles within a Certification / Accredited body or a sustainability-focused organization (ideally in a similar role for a TIC industry player)
- Alternatively, minimum 3 years in a technical role at industry level, involved in circularity processes and for example, in supporting Circular economy transitions in the plastics or packaging industry
- University degree in a relevant technical subject (environmental science, engineering, sustainability)
- Fluent in English is a must
- Excellent technical certification competency (associated with a good understanding of accreditation requirements)
- Imperative knowledge of ISCC certifications processes
- Strong organizational skills and capacity to adapt
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a mostly virtual environment
- Good people management skills, notably in an international environment (remote team management)
Responsibilities
- Ensure and lead the global management of Circularity and Sustainability Certification services (accredited or non-accredited), guaranteeing technical and commercial success across the affiliate network, while ensuring quality of service delivery, compliance with accreditation or scheme owner requirements, and alignment with business needs.
- Maintain or extend the scope of accreditations / approvals in line with the Circularity and Sustainability Certification strategy and business needs.
- Manage a team of Product Managers (currently 2, based in India) and acting as an Accreditation Manager for the key Social Certification schemes.
- Participate in the definition of product strategies, policies and internal systems for Circularity and Sustainability Certification services.
- Support the commercial strategy and provide guidance to affiliates to facilitate product growth globally.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to strengthen business growth strategy through the network.
- Represent SGS externally in relevant forums, including standardization committees and interprofessional working groups (e.g., IIOA, TIC Council, WBCSD, etc.) to maintain influence and visibility in the sustainability and circularity certification landscape.
- Act as the Technical Lead contact for the network of Affiliates and communicate effectively with ability to clearly convey key messages to executive stakeholders within the network and management.
- Provide commercial strategy and business plan for the growth of the products at global level and support affiliates with their strategies in key countries and regions.
- Develop an intimate knowledge of customer and market needs by defining and overseeing the relevant market researches and develop an intimate knowledge of the competition by constantly overseeing competitive activities.
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