Product Certification Programs Lead — ISO 17065

A2LA; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA (medical and dependent)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A2LA is seeking a dedicated Product Certification Program Manager to oversee CAB accreditation under ISO/IEC 17065. You will monitor processes, ensure conformity with standards, and engage regulators and industry groups to support program growth.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, 10 years of product certification experience, plus strong leadership, communication, and customer-service orientation. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field.
• 10 years of product certification technical experience.
• Experience with ISO/IEC standards and conformity assessment.
• Experience with ISO and Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs).
• Experience with assessing/auditing including principles, techniques, and application of requirements.
• Strong internal/external customer service orientation.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Some travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accreditation process of CABs for ISO/IEC 17065.
• Serve as a main point of contact in product certification for inquiries.
• Perform assessor over-sites in the Product Certification area.
• Proactively manage all aspects of the assigned accreditation program; ensure documents and website sections are current.
• Represent and participate in industry groups (e.g., EPA ENERGYSTAR, TCB).
• Act as a liaison for external regulators and related organizations.
• Develop and implement new growth strategy for the Product Certification program.
• Train staff and prospective assessors to ISO/IEC 17065.
• Collaborate with shared services to develop and implement business plans for growth.
• Revise/develop external documents for international involvement of Product Certification activities.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A2LA is seeking a dedicated Product Certification Program Manager to oversee CAB accreditation under ISO/IEC 17065. You will monitor processes, ensure conformity with standards, and engage regulators and industry groups to support program growth.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, 10 years of product certification experience, plus strong leadership, communication, and customer-service orientation. Travel may be required.