Global Technical Manager at SGS North America Inc. in Los Angeles, California

Job 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 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.



Job Description



Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Obtaining and managing the accreditation with NABCB for ISO 14065 - VCS Scope


• Identifying opportunies to leverage the accreditation for programmes in addition to the VCS


• Work in close collaboration with the Global Sales Manager in identifying validation and verification opportunities and prospecting to clients


• Development and management of a team of Lead Auditors through both internal trainings and recruitement


• On occasions, act as Lead Auditor and/or Technical Reviewer


• Support with technical and compelling content commercial proposals


• Collaborate with the wider climate change programme team and marketing teams to define customer targets and marketing campaigns


• Geographical responsibility: Global

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:



Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following activities:

• Development and management of the the validation and verification of offset and removal projects' Business


• Proactive identification of carbon markets programme and scheme together with the accreditation requirements


• Development and management of technical teams of Lead and local auditors to ensure delivery across regions


• From time to time act as Lead Assessor and Technical Reviewer


• Management of accreditations


• Support sales through technical learship and spractical sales tools

Qualifications




CORE COMPETENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in STEM discipline or equivalent professional experience


• 7+ yars experience on carbon offsets programmes with a VVB (Validation and Verification Body)


• Heavy and high complexity industries knowledge to ensure broad knowledge of applicable methodologies


• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing teams


• In depth understanding of internationally recognised offsets and removal programmes and schemes


• Experience in managing accreditations


• Project management skills to enable seameless delivery and management of projects under different programmes and schemes


• Proficiency in MS Office


• Fluent English + other languages would be a plus


• Able to be flexible in response to work demands, including international travel globally


• Flexible location

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