Product Line Manager (PLM) Sustainability

Your Tasks

• Achieve approximately 50% auditing utilization within the assigned portfolio; act as Lead/qualified auditor as needed.

• Oversee the audit team: onboarding/sourcing, maintaining auditor appointments, and coordinating pre-/post-audit activities with the Operations Manager.

• Monitor auditor performance and rejection rates; implement corrective actions, coaching, calibration, and training.

• Provide technical training; enhance knowledge management tools with the Training Team and Certification Office.

• Own the product portfolio roadmap in the Americas; translate market/customer needs into concrete measures aligned to the global strategy.

• Ensure compliance with accreditation/product requirements for the region; support timely product revisions and certification rule adherence.

• Coordinate go-to-market with Sales/Marketing; represent TÜV SÜD at associations, trade fairs, and committees; plan rollouts and scaling with BU MSA, PCOM, and Innovation.

Your Qualifications

• 3rd-party Lead Auditor qualification under APSCA or an equivalent sustainability program (must-have).

• 5+ years conducting 3rd-party certification audits for a management systems certification body, including complex multi-site engagements.

• 3+ years managing direct reports; proven auditor coaching, calibration, and performance management experience.

• Expert knowledge of audit principles/practices and relevant management system standards and normative documents within the assigned product line.

• Practical knowledge of certification-body processes and certification rules; proficient with audit management systems and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills across client levels; strong stakeholder management.

• High integrity, strong work ethic, and a collaborative team mindset.

What We Offer

• Impact and ownership within a recognized global TIC brand.

• Collaboration with global stakeholders (BU MSA, PCOM, Innovation) and exposure to industry forums.

• Professional development and structured auditor/leadership training pathways.

• Inclusive, safety-focused workplace and mission-driven culture.

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned to local market (insert salary token if required by law in SF).

Additional Information

• Work model (on-site/hybrid/remote) and location to be defined with the hiring team.

• Travel required for client audits, calibration/training, and industry events; frequency varies by portfolio and region.

• Employment type and start date per local conditions; visa/work authorization requirements apply where relevant.