Sr. Assurance Manager, SCS Standards & Assurance Systems, LATAM

• Lead the design, implementation, and revision of assurance systems supporting certification, verification, and responsible sourcing programs.
• Serve as the organization's internal subject matter expert on assurance systems and conformity assessment practices.
• Oversee and conduct performance evaluations of approved certification bodies and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor emerging legislation and regulatory developments affecting sustainability claims and certification programs.

This role ensures the credibility and integrity of sustainability certification programs, enabling organizations to substantiate their environmental and social claims and drive market transformation toward more responsible practices.

• Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Public Policy, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in certification, auditing, assurance systems, standards development, conformity assessment, responsible sourcing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise with ISO/IEC 17065 and/or ISO/IEC 17021.
• Significant experience working with voluntary sustainability standards and certification programs.

Remote work flexibility, home-office based role, travel opportunities. Estimated annual salary: $48,000 - $62,000 USD.

SCS Standards & Assurance Systems specializes in developing sustainability standards and assurance systems, partnering with corporations, NGOs, and stakeholder groups to advance environmental and social responsibility.