Head of the External Expertise and Competence Management Department

AFNOR Group

Responsable du Département Gestion des Expertises et des Compétences Externes chez AFNOR Certification. Piloter un réseau d’experts externes pour la performance durable.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeLa Plaine Saint-Denis • 🇫🇷 FranceLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take responsibility for the External Expertise and Competence Management Department
Lead the overall strategy for sourcing, qualifying, assigning, and engaging a network of external experts
Ensure the quality and compliance of audit assignments
Develop and structure qualification pathways and competency development programs for auditors
Ensure economic performance by optimizing resources and controlling costs
Manage the department teams and strengthen internal synergies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or equivalent (Bac+5)
Proven experience in audit, certification, or in managing networks of experts
Strong understanding of standards/frameworks and accreditation requirements
Demonstrated managerial experience in complex, cross-functional environments
Strong interest in digital transformation and familiarity with data tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stimulating, challenging, and purpose-driven work environment
Opportunity to lead a unique network of expertise

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Hard Skills & Tools

auditcertificationqualification pathwayscompetency development programsresource optimizationcost controlstandardsaccreditation requirementsdigital transformationdata tools

Soft Skills

leadershipmanagerial experiencecross-functional collaborationstrategic thinkingteam managementinternal synergy development

Certifications

Master's degreeBac+5