Description

Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The Global Product Manager is responsible for the Business Assurance Services related to the Automotive sector within the Mobility Segment.

The main responsibilities and purpose of this role are :

• Hold overall responsibility for the successful management of key Automotive Assurance products (including audit, certification, training, and consulting), ensuring they are market-aligned, effectively designed and delivered, and meet the expectations of SGS Affiliates, customers, and scheme owners.

Main products currently in scope: IATF 16949, TISAX, ISO/SAE 21434, and VCS.

• Provide commercial strategy and guidance to Affiliates to support product growth in key countries and regions.
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities for future products or solution offerings, and coordinate overall go-to-market strategy with SGS Affiliates

Qualifications

PROFILE

• Commercial and operational leader, ideally with a successful track record in the TIC or automotive sector
• Experience in managing global service delivery and driving product growth in a matrixed environment
• Background in business assurance, certification, or related services
• University degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, business, or quality management)
• Fluent in English

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong business and strategic mindset with demonstrated success in product growth and market development.
• Excellent project and operational management capabilities, with the ability to optimize complex service delivery processes.
• Solid understanding of business planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Effective communicator and presenter, able to articulate commercial and operational plans clearly across functions.
• Strong organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across diverse (international) teams.
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Change management experience.
• People Management experience
• Familiarity with certification/accreditation schemes (IATF, TISAX, ISO) is a plus but not essential -strong internal support exists

Additional Information

Remote work

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