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

Jobgether; India; Remote; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working

Flexible schedule

Learning university access

Multinational team environment

Employee benefits platform

Sustainability initiatives

Collaborative growth culture

Job summary

Jobgether is partnering to source a Global Product Manager for MSC/ASC seafood certification. The role drives strategy, performance, and development of global certification services including Chain of Custody and ASC Farm schemes.

You will collaborate with regional teams, accreditation bodies, and senior stakeholders to ensure quality, compliance, and growth in international markets. Strong leadership and industry expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive MSC/ASC seafood cert knowledge & standards.
• Experience with certification bodies is essential.
• Strong understanding of food, aquaculture, and quality systems.
• Able to balance technical credibility with commercial strategy.
• Experience using digital platforms for compliance and regulatory intelligence.
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong presentation skills.
• Ability to lead multi-location teams and coordinate cross-country projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead global MSC/ASC team across locations & ensure efficiency.
• Oversee MSC/ASC schemes; maintain accreditations and approvals.
• Monitor audit reviews, technical reviews, and certification decisions.
• Develop KPI framework and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, costs, and P&L for the schemes.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor global team members.
• Provide technical/commercial guidance to global food & sales teams.
• Collaborate with marketing on product positioning and materials.
• Engage with scheme owners, regulators, and accreditation bodies.
• Drive portfolio development and new scheme implementations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Communication

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Digital platforms

Cross-country collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Lead Auditor qualification

ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

MS Copilot / AI tools

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Global Product Manager – Sustainable Seafood Certification (MSC/ASC) based in India.

The Global Product Manager will lead the strategy, operational performance, and long-term development of global MSC/ASC seafood certification services, covering Chain of Custody and ASC Farm schemes. This role combines technical expertise in seafood certification with global team leadership and commercial strategy. You will oversee certification operations, maintain accreditations and approvals, and ensure consistent quality and compliance across international markets. Working closely with regional teams, scheme owners, accreditation bodies, and senior stakeholders, you will drive product growth and continuous improvement. The position also involves monitoring market trends, leveraging digital tools, and identifying opportunities to strengthen service delivery and competitiveness. It offers the opportunity to shape a global certification portfolio while contributing to sustainability and responsible seafood production.

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.