Product Certification Operational Manager – Industrial Safety (Italy)

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Product Certification Operational Manager – Industrial Safety (Italy)Full-time Compensation: EUR 70000 - EUR 85000 - yearlyCompany DescriptionWe are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Job DescriptionAt SGS, we are looking for an experienced Product Certification Operational Manager to lead our Industrial Safety team in Italy.SGS Industrial Safety operates in the following areas:Mechanical Safety (machinery, lifts, pressure vessels)Functional and Process SafetyStructural Safety (construction products)Fire & Explosion Safety (ATEX)Electrical SafetyNon-Destructive Testing (NDT)This is a strategic leadership role combining operational management, business development, and technical excellence within the Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) industry. You will be responsible for driving business performance, ensuring compliance with national and international accreditation requirements, and supporting the growth of our Industrial Safety services across Italy and the SGS global network.What you'll doLead the strategic and operational management of Industrial Safety in Italy.Take full ownership of operational performance, resource planning, and P&L.Ensure the maintenance and extension of national and international accreditations and regulatory authorizations.Develop and expand our Industrial Safety service portfolio in line with market trends and emerging industry needs.Lead and develop internal teams and external technical experts, promoting capability development through coaching and collaboration.Partner with SGS affiliates worldwide to deliver international projects and strengthen cross-border collaboration.Support commercial growth by contributing to business development and client engagement activities.QualificationsDegree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.Business-level proficiency in EnglishMinimum of 10 years’ experience in TIC, Technical Services, or OperationsProven expertise in statutory and regulatory compliance services across competitive markets.Practical experience with inspection, testing and conformity assessments under EU regulatory framework, including:Machinery and LiftsPressure Equipment (static and transportable)ATEX (equipment and hazardous zones)Construction ProductsNDTFamiliarity with audit practices aligned with EN ISO 19011, ideally verified by a recognized organization.Experience handling claims, complaints, and operational risk management.Prior involvement in internationally structured, matrix-based organizations is advantageous.Additional InformationSenior position eligible for the Referral Program.SGS will contact only those profiles that will be considered most suitable with the position.SGS is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.Informativa privacy candidati By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy NoticeI'm interestedRefer a friendshare this jobShare to WeChat×Copy the link and open WeChat to share.Copy to clipboardOpen WeChatShare to WeChat×Use Scan QR Code in WeChat and click ··· to share.