HS ISO 45001 Global Implementation Manager

As Global ISO 45001 Implementation Manager, you will take ownership of the global rollout and harmonization of the Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OH&S) across multiple international sites. This position is hands-on, focused on coordination, stakeholder alignment, and certification readiness - ensuring a consistent, global approach to workplace health and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the global implementation of ISO 45001 across multiple locations.
• Assess, harmonize, and integrate existing local HSE systems into a unified global framework.
• Conduct gap analyses, internal audits, and certification readiness assessments.
• Support and guide local HSE managers in executing action plans and audit preparations.
• Develop and maintain global OH&S documentation, procedures, and training materials.
• Facilitate workshops and communication initiatives to promote global adoption and awareness.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure sustainable implementation of safety standards.

Our client is an international industrial group with production and sales sites across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The company is strongly committed to workplace safety, sustainable operations, and continuous improvement.

As part of a global transformation program, the organization is harmonizing its Health & Safety systems and aligning them with international standards, including ISO 45001.

Professional Background:

• Certified ISO 45001 Auditor (ISO 14001 / ISO 9001 is an advantage)
• 5-8+ years of experience in HSE / OH&S / ISO system implementation
• Proven experience leading ISO certification projects across multiple international sites
• Ability to integrate different local systems into a standardized global framework
• Strong skills in stakeholder alignment and change management
• Hands-on approach with strong execution capability

Personal Profile:

• Independent, structured, and confident in communication
• Able to collaborate across cultures and organizational levels
• Strong facilitation and influencing skills

Language Requirements:

• English: fluent (required)
• German: beneficial, but not mandatory

• Start date: 17 November 2025 (initial 12-month contract, potential for extension or internalization).
• Competitive compensation, based on experience and seniority
• 100% focus on a strategic, high-impact global project
• Remote flexibility possible
• International collaboration with senior-level visibility
• Opportunity to shape and establish a global HSE system sustainably