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SGS

Global Product Manager – Sustainable Seafood Certification, MSC/ASC

SGS

. Ensure successful management and long-term viability of MSC/ASC Chain of Custody and ASC Farm certification services .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • NetherlandsMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of MSC/ASC Seafood Certification and relevant regulations, with strong capabilities in managing global operations, leading teams, and developing commercial strategies for product growth. Proficient in compliance, food safety, and quality systems, with a focus on maintaining accreditations and driving continuous improvement.

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MSC/ASC Seafood CertificationTeam LeadershipCommercial Strategy DevelopmentAudit ExperienceISO 17065 Accreditation

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Hard Skills
Food SafetyQuality SystemsRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingMulti-Site ProposalsIntegrated Audit ProposalsCommercial Proposal PreparationDigital MindsetAccreditation Maintenance
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Multi-TaskRelationship Management
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft 365Copilot 365AI-Powered Productivity Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Lead Auditor QualificationCertification Body Experience
Industry Keywords
AquacultureFood AssuranceGlobal OperationsStakeholder CommunicationKPI Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Ensure successful management and long-term viability of MSC/ASC Chain of Custody and ASC Farm certification services
  • Manage global operation efficiently for SGS markets, external clients, scheme owners and accreditation bodies
  • Ensure global internal and external KPIs are met and approvals and accreditations are maintained
  • Provide commercial strategy and go-to-market guidance for affiliates to support product growth
  • Track competitor products, research market trends and improve the global MSC/ASC growth strategy
  • Manage the Global MSC/ASC team across multiple locations
  • Maintain knowledge of SGS IT systems, procedures and external approval criteria
  • Conduct audit report reviews and manage technical review and certification decision processes
  • Develop and monitor KPIs to support decision-making and continuous improvement
  • Manage launches of new MSC/ASC schemes and revisions
  • Manage department costs and expenses to support P&L targets
  • Conduct performance reviews and lead recruitment activity
  • Act as global MSC/ASC technical expert and communicate with stakeholders across the network
  • Achieve and maintain required MSC/ASC accreditations and monitor regulatory evolution
  • Maintain relationships with MSC/ASC Scheme technical management and senior leadership
  • Collaborate with other Product Managers on globally managed food schemes
  • Participate in scheme owner committees and working groups
  • Provide subject matter expertise to the Global Food Team, International Sales and Global Key Account Managers
  • Develop business plans for product growth in key countries and regions
  • Coordinate with Marketing on product-specific marketing materials
  • Contribute to Food Assurance business objectives
  • Follow the Company’s Code of Integrity & Professional Conduct and health and safety policies
  • Report to the Global Food Certification Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of the MSC/ASC Seafood Certification business and relevant regulations
  • Ability to combine technical credibility with relationship management and commercial awareness
  • Excellent understanding of food, aquaculture and quality systems in a certification and auditing context
  • Background from Certified Body is a must have
  • Digital mindset with experience of compliance, food safety and regulatory intelligence platforms
  • Pragmatic, with proven analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong team leadership and people management skills
  • Business/commercial acumen to support go-to-market (GTM) strategies
  • Excellent verbal, presentation and technical writing skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build trusted relationships at all levels within and outside the organization
  • Attention to detail with ability to multi-task effectively and work under pressure
  • Ability to manage conflicting priorities across multiple countries or projects
  • Fluent in the English language
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Experience with Copilot 365 and/or similar AI-powered productivity and decision-support tools
  • Lead auditor level qualification in a specific product, including required food processing industry experience (desirable)
  • Experience managing or working with remote teams (desirable)
  • Extensive audit experience, including commercial proposal preparation, multi-site proposals and Integrated Audit proposals (desirable)
  • Responsibility for maintaining accreditation against ISO 17065 (desirable)
  • Work experience within a large multinational company and managing communication within a large network (desirable)
  • Valid right to work in the candidate's country of residence

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Dynamic work environment in a leading global company
  • Future-oriented work environment
  • Long-term employee development support
  • Flexible schedule
  • Hybrid/remote model
  • SGS university and Campus for continuous learning options
  • Multinational environment with colleagues from multiple continents
  • Benefits platform
  • Supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Professional growth and personal development opportunities