Global Product Manager – Sustainable Seafood Certification (MSC/ASC)

Accountabilities: Lead and coordinate the global MSC/ASC team across multiple locations, ensuring competence, motivation, and operational efficiency. Oversee the successful management of MSC/ASC certification schemes, ensuring global operations meet the expectations of regional affiliates, clients, scheme owners, and accreditation bodies. Maintain a strong understanding of internal systems, procedures, and external approval requirements to support audit report reviews, technical reviews, and certification decisions. Establish, monitor, and improve internal and external KPIs to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Ensure all required accreditations and approvals are maintained, protecting business integrity and reputation. Manage the implementation of new MSC/ASC schemes and scheme revisions, while staying informed about regulatory and technical developments. Oversee departmental costs and expenses in line with budget and P&L objectives. Conduct performance reviews, support recruitment, and develop the capabilities of the global team. Act as the global technical expert for MSC/ASC, communicating scheme requirements and guidance clearly to stakeholders across the international network. Build and maintain trusted relationships with scheme owners, technical management teams, senior stakeholders, and accreditation bodies. Participate in scheme-owner committees and working groups, contributing expertise and supporting the organization's influence in the certification sector. Collaborate with other global food certification product managers to identify opportunities, synergies, and portfolio development initiatives. Develop commercial strategies and business plans to grow MSC/ASC services in key countries and regions, aligned with broader segment objectives. Provide technical and commercial expertise to global food teams, international sales teams, and key account managers. Work with marketing teams to develop materials that support product positioning and business growth. Uphold professional integrity, quality, sustainability, and health and safety standards in all activities. Requirements Extensive knowledge and experience in MSC/ASC seafood certification, including relevant standards, schemes, and regulatory requirements. Previous experience working for a certification body is essential. Strong understanding of food, aquaculture, and quality management systems within certification and auditing environments. Ability to combine technical credibility with commercial awareness and effective stakeholder relationship management. Experience using digital platforms for compliance, food safety, and regulatory intelligence. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with a pragmatic and innovative approach. Proven leadership and people management skills, including the ability to coordinate teams across multiple locations. Commercial acumen and experience supporting go-to-market strategies and business growth plans. Excellent verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure. Fluency in English. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot or similar AI-powered productivity and decision-support tools. Ability to work effectively across countries, projects, and international teams. Desirable qualifications and experience: Lead Auditor qualification relevant to the product area, including the required food-processing industry experience. Experience managing people and leading or collaborating with remote teams. Extensive auditing experience, including preparing commercial proposals for multisite and integrated audits. Experience maintaining accreditation under ISO/IEC 17065. Previous experience in a large multinational organization and managing communications across a complex global network. Benefits Fully remote working arrangement. Flexible working schedule. Access to a learning university and continuous professional development resources. Multinational working environment with colleagues across multiple continents. Access to an employee benefits platform. Opportunity to contribute to global sustainability and responsible seafood certification initiatives. Supportive and inclusive environment focused on collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.