Managing Director, SCS Mexico

March 21

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SCS Global Services

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SCS Global Services is a leader in third-party certification, validation, and verification across various industries. The company focuses on sustainability standards and provides services that include carbon footprint calculations, organic certifications, and food safety certifications. Their goal is to drive positive change in the global marketplace by helping businesses demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility.

Sustainability • Environment • Life Cycle Assessment • Responsible Forestry • Food & Agriculture

201 - 500 employees

Founded 1984

📋 Description

• The Managing Director of SCS Mexico leads the establishment and successful operation of the entity, ensuring its strategic growth and operational excellence in sustainability and third-party certification services. • This role is responsible for developing and implementing certification programs, fostering industry partnerships, building and training staff, improving operational efficiencies, and establishing and meeting P&L and profit objectives. • The Managing Director will oversee the delivery of high-quality certification and verification services, ensuring adherence to international best practices, regulatory frameworks, and evolving sustainability standards. • Additionally, the position will be responsible for securing and leading large, complex projects, optimizing operational efficiencies, and achieving financial targets. • The Managing Director builds and nurtures key stakeholder relationships, expands the company's certification reach, and maintains strong connections with the head office in the United States. • Oversee the seamless operation of SCS Mexico, ensuring efficiency and compliance with sustainability and certification regulations. • Establish office infrastructure and implement streamlined processes. • Coordinate and oversee various functions such as administrative support, IT, and logistics to ensure resources are optimally allocated and utilized. • Manage revenue, expense, operations, and marketing goals in alignment with the head office.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, Sustainability, or related field • 7+ years of leadership experience in the sustainability, environmental, auditing, or certification sector • 5+ years of experience managing staff, budgets, P&L, and corporate strategy • Strong background in third-party certification • Experience working directly with or for a United States-based company • Proven track record in business development and expanding sustainability and certification service offerings • Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and revenue management • Excellent strategic planning skills, capable of anticipating sustainability market shifts and aligning company strategy accordingly • Strong leadership skills, with experience managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams in sustainability and certification • Fluency in English and Spanish, with professional experience in bilingual business communication • Commitment to environmental stewardship, corporate sustainability, and ethical certification practices • Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, Sustainability, or related field (Preferred) • Experience in forestry, fisheries, carbon markets, natural resources, or environmental compliance certification (Preferred) • Expertise in ESG reporting, sustainable supply chain management, and climate risk assessment (Preferred)