About TÜV SÜD
At TÜV SÜD, we are a global leader in testing, certification, inspection, and training services, helping organizations worldwide ensure safety, quality, and sustainability. With employees from over 100 countries, we embrace diversity and inclusion, drawing strength from our varied perspectives, experiences, and expertise. As part of our sustainability mission, we are driving innovation in carbon and plastic credit services to support businesses in reducing their environmental footprint and achieving credible ESG goals.
Your Role
We are seeking a visionary Global Product Manager to lead our carbon and plastic credit services portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategy, drive innovation, and scale services on a global level. You will act as a bridge between technical excellence and commercial growth, ensuring TÜV SÜD remains at the forefront of sustainability solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Define Global Product Strategy: Develop and manage the overall strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for carbon and plastic credit services, ensuring alignment with business goals and market needs.
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Develop Scalable Solutions: Create service guidelines, technical tools, and content that enable consistent, credible, and scalable delivery worldwide.
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Drive Innovation & Market Expansion: Identify and implement new service opportunities, including digital solutions, to expand TÜV SÜDs market presence.
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Support Regional Teams: Provide expert technical guidance, training, and pre-sales support to regional teams to ensure high-quality client engagement and service delivery.
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Collaborate with Certification Bodies: Work closely with certification and verification organizations to maintain operational alignment and uphold service quality standards.
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Enable Commercial Success: Develop pricing strategies, go-to-market plans, and commercial frameworks in collaboration with sales and business development teams.
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Represent TÜV SÜD Externally: Serve as a thought leader in regulatory, industry, and sustainability platforms to enhance credibility, influence policy, and elevate brand visibility.
Your Qualifications
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Master’s degree or PhD in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
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8–10+ years of experience in carbon or sustainability certification services, with a strong international network and proven success scaling services globally.
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Deep knowledge of carbon markets, voluntary markets, plastic credit systems, and leading international standards, coupled with commercial acumen.
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Demonstrated success managing global service portfolios in a matrix organization, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.
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Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical expertise into commercially viable solutions.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels across technical and commercial teams.
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Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous.
Why This Role Matters
As the Global Product Manager for carbon and plastic credit services, you will help shape the future of sustainability for organizations worldwide. Your work will enable businesses to make measurable environmental impacts while supporting TÜV SÜD’s mission of safety, quality, and sustainability.