Senior System Manager - Integrity Management

Senior System Manager – Integrity Management

Join us as a Senior System Manager – Integrity Management at ISCC – the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification , headquartered in Cologne.

Overview

ISCC is a leading certification system for sustainable, traceable, and climate‑friendly supply chains. Our Integrity Management team is expanding and seeks an experienced leader to co‑design and implement the ISCC EU strategy, drive certification upgrades, and develop system processes.

Main Duties

• Manage and optimize Integrity Management processes.
• Continuously develop the Integrity Program by identifying focus areas and improving processes and documents.
• Align departmental goals with ISCC strategy and collaborate with stakeholders such as national authorities and other certification bodies.
• Organize integrity assessments, schedule audits, and manage auditors, including onboarding, training, and invoicing.
• Evaluate audit results and communicate findings with auditors and the Integrity team.
• Share learnings from audits to improve the certification system.
• Respond to non‑conformities, communicate sanctions, and monitor Certification Body performance.
• Facilitate practical implementation of requirements through technical guidance to CBs and system users.
• Maintain documentation in internal database and develop system documents.
• Participate in integrity‑related projects, represent ISCC at external events, and present ISCC trainings.
• Train new staff members and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required Experience & Skills

• University degree in bioenergy, chemistry, circular economy, environmental studies, business management, law or related field.
• 5–7 years postgraduate professional experience; at least 3 years relevant experience in stakeholder organizations or associations on similar topics.
• Solid experience in project management in an international context and high‑level customer support.
• Experience with sustainability certification, labels, and EU or member‑state legislation.
• Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proficient in English (C1–C2), copy‑writing, PC and Office, and relevant IT tools.
• Knowledge of certification systems for bio‑based fuels/low‑carbon fuels and ISCC EU.
• Understanding of relevant EU legislation on bio‑based fuels/low‑carbon fuels.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid set‑up with 4 weeks remote work after probation.
• Well‑defined work‑life balance, vacation days, and sabbatical options.
• Generous pension scheme, JobTicket/Deutschlandticket, and annual bonus.
• Health and wellness programs such as subsidized sports club and yoga sessions.
• Professional onboarding, free language classes, and internal development plan.

Equal Opportunities

We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.

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