Global Technical Manager - Business Assurance, Certification

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture. We offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and are committed to supporting your development within the company. Our business principles include: Integrity, Health, Safety & Environment, Quality & Professionalism, Respect, Sustainability, and Leadership. Minimum eligibility criteria: This is a senior global certification leadership role. Appointment requires demonstrable, current and substantial experience in management system certification at global or multi-region level, including leadership of geographically dispersed, culturally diverse technical teams and accountability for accreditation strategy, technical decision-making and network-wide implementation. The role reports to the Global Head of Certification (QHSE), Product & Quality Management for Business Assurance. Please note that this is a fully remote role, and we only welcome applications from candidates who have a valid work permit in their country of residence. Role purpose: The Global Technical Manager provides senior technical and accreditation leadership for the Business Assurance Certification business. The role sets, maintains and enforces the technical framework, accreditation strategy, certification policies and governance controls that determine consistent, compliant and commercially effective service delivery across the SGS affiliate network. The post-holder is expected to operate with the credibility, judgement and seniority required to influence sen