Remote Global Technical Manager – Certification & Assurance

SGS; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid/remote model

SGS university and Campus for learning

Multinational environment

Benefits platform

Job summary

SGS is seeking a Global Technical Manager for Business Assurance Certification. This senior role leads global technical and accreditation functions, developing strategy and governance across a multinational network.

You will manage relationships with accreditation bodies, enforce certification policies, and drive digitalisation and continuous improvement while representing SGS with integrity and leadership in a global context.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant technical, scientific, engineering, or governance discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant certification and/or accreditation experience, including management system certification experience.
• Substantial global or multi-region certification leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading geographically dispersed and culturally diverse teams across multiple countries.
• Fluent written and spoken English, with ability to communicate complex requirements clearly.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

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 accreditation controls.
• Provide authoritative technical direction and make final decisions on disputes or risks.
• Manage relationships with Accreditation Bodies (UKAS, ANAB, SAS, etc.).
• Ensure implementation of technical requirements that protect compliance and enable viable operations.
• Represent SGS externally and act as delegate for the Global Head when required.
• Drive simplification, digitalisation and continuous improvement of processes and delivery models.
• Oversee investigations and corrective actions for material failures.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic thinking

Influencing skills

People leadership

Change management

Innovation mindset

Communication skills

Travel internationally

Education

Graduate-level qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SGS is seeking a Global Technical Manager for Business Assurance Certification. This senior role leads global technical and accreditation functions, developing strategy and governance across a multinational network.

You will manage relationships with accreditation bodies, enforce certification policies, and drive digitalisation and continuous improvement while representing SGS with integrity and leadership in a global context.