Global Technical Manager
Pubblicato il 15-10-2026 - SGS Italia in Italia
Minimum eligibility criteria:
This is a senior global certification leadership role. Appointment requires demonstrable, current and substantial experience in management system certification at global or multi-region level, including leadership of geographically dispersed, culturally diverse technical teams and accountability for accreditation strategy, technical decision-making and network-wide implementation.
The role reports to the Global Head of Certification (QHSE), Product & Quality Management for Business Assurance.
Please note that this is a fully remote role, and we only welcome applications from candidates who have a valid work permit in their country of residence.
Role purpose:
The Global Technical Manager provides senior technical and accreditation leadership for the Business Assurance Certification business. The role sets, maintains and enforces the technical framework, accreditation strategy, certification policies and governance controls that determine consistent, compliant and commercially effective service delivery across the SGS affiliate network.
The post-holder is expected to operate with the credibility, judgement and seniority required to influence senior business leaders, represent SGS with Accreditation Bodies and make final technical decisions where certification, accreditation, impartiality, integrity or business risk issues arise.
Primary accountabilities:
- Set the global technical and accreditation strategy for Business Assurance Certification in consultation with the Global Head of Certification and relevant business leadership.
- Lead, develop and manage global technical and accreditation functions, including direct and indirect leadership of product, technical and accreditation specialists located across multiple countries and regions.
- Define, approve and enforce global certification policies, technical requirements, accreditation controls and operating standards across the affiliate network.
- Provide authoritative technical directi