Remote Global Technical Manager - Certification

SGS; Madrid; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Benefits platform

SGS learning and development

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Global Technical Manager for Business Assurance Certification. This senior role leads technical and accreditation strategy, sets governance standards, and guides a dispersed network of experts across regions.

The successful candidate will influence senior leaders, manage key accreditation relationships, and drive continuous improvement in certification delivery. The position is fully remote, with requirement for international travel as needed and a proven track record in global

Qualifications

• Graduate-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant technical, scientific, engineering, management system, commercial or governance discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant certification and/or accreditation experience, including global leadership.
• Proven track record leading geographically dispersed teams and managing accreditation strategy.

Responsibilities

• Set the global technical and accreditation strategy for Business Assurance Certification in consultation with the Global Head of Certification and leadership.
• Lead, develop and manage global technical and accreditation functions across multiple countries and regions.
• Define, approve and enforce global certification policies, technical requirements and governance controls across the affiliate network.
• Provide authoritative technical direction and final decision-making on disputes, risks or integrity issues.
• Manage key Accreditation Body relationships and ensure confidence in SGS integrity, impartiality and governance.
• Ensure technical and accreditation requirements are implemented to protect compliance and enable viable operations.
• Represent the Business Assurance Division externally and act as delegate when required.
• Lead investigations and corrective action governance for material failures and restore compliant operation.
• Drive simplification, digitalisation and continuous improvement of technical processes and delivery models.

Skills

Senior leadership

Global certification governance

Stakeholder management

Change management

Audit & accreditation knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Graduate-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant technical, scientific, engineering, management system, commercial or governance discipline

Job description

SGS is seeking a Global Technical Manager for Business Assurance Certification. This senior role leads technical and accreditation strategy, sets governance standards, and guides a dispersed network of experts across regions.

The successful candidate will influence senior leaders, manage key accreditation relationships, and drive continuous improvement in certification delivery. The position is fully remote, with requirement for international travel as needed and a proven track record in global