Global Circularity and Sustainability Certification Manager
SGS
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇬🇷 Greece
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Ensure and lead the global management of Circularity and Sustainability Certification services (accredited or non-accredited)
- Guarantee 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
- Work proactively with the BA Global Accreditation Manager and Global ESGACC Manager to maintain impartiality and prevent/resolve potential conflicts of interest when they arise
- Ensure global internal and external KPIs are met and that all relevant approvals and accreditations are maintained to safeguard the SGS business and reputation
- 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
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge and experience in Certification processes (for accredited or non-accredited schemes)
- Management systems and Performance assessments principles with a 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) or 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
Benefits
- Flexible schedule and hybrid model
- SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options
- Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents
- Benefits platform
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Certification processesManagement systemsPerformance assessmentsSocial Certification schemesCircularity conceptsCircular economyCircularity certificationsSustainability strategiesProduct strategiesMarket trend analysis
Soft skills
LeadershipTeam managementCommunicationConflict resolutionStrategic thinkingGuidanceProactive approachInfluenceCollaborationQuality assurance