Product Line Manager - Carbon & Plastic Credits (f/m/d)

TÜV SÜD; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global testing and certification organization is seeking a seasoned professional to manage the product strategy and lifecycle for carbon and plastic credit services. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or PhD in Environmental Science or a related field, with 8–10 years of relevant experience in sustainability certification services. The position offers a hybrid working model in the United Kingdom. Strong stakeholder engagement and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 8–10 years in carbon or sustainability certification services.
• Proven ability to scale business internationally.
• Deep technical knowledge of carbon markets and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the global product strategy and lifecycle for carbon and plastic credit services.
• Develop service guidelines and technical content.
• Engage stakeholders effectively at all levels.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability

Job description

At TÜV SÜD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD.

Your Tasks

• Define and manage the global product strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for carbon and plastic credit services
• Develop service guidelines, tools, and technical content to ensure consistent, scalable, and credible delivery
• Identify and pursue innovation and market expansion opportunities, including digital solutions
• Support regional teams with technical expertise, training, and pre-sales client engagement
• Coordinate with certification and verification bodies to ensure operational alignment and service quality
• Drive commercial enablement by developing pricing strategies and go-to-market plans in collaboration with sales
• Represent the organization in regulatory and industry platforms to strengthen credibility and visibility

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related discipline
• At least 8–10 years of relevant experience in carbon or sustainability certification services, ideally with strong stakeholder networks and a proven ability to scale business internationally
• Strong expertise in carbon markets, voluntary markets, plastic credit systems, and leading international standards, coupled with deep technical knowledge and commercial insight
• Proven track record in managing global service portfolios in a matrix environment, acting as a commercially astute leader who can drive international growth
• Strategic and analytical thinker with business acumen, a hands-on mindset, and the ability to bridge technical expertise with commercially viable solutions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and commercial teams, with the capacity to engage stakeholders effectively at all levels.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.

At TÜV SÜD, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with TÜV SÜD Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of TÜV SÜD. Click here to find out more about Diversity at TÜV SÜD.

Work Area: Corporate Functions & Business Support

Country/Region: China, Germany, India, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States

Job Location: Boston, Glasgow, München, Pune, Shanghai, Singapore

Working Model : Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TÜV SÜD AG

Org Unit Code: AG-V-CSO

Requisition ID: 848