Aquaculture Stewardship Council Hiring Programme Project Manager – Global Remote Sustainability Role (€55,000 Pro-Rated)

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is seeking an experienced Programme Project Manager to join its international team on a 10-month fixed-term contract. This fully remote opportunity offers project management professionals the chance to contribute to global sustainability initiatives while supporting the implementation of internationally recognized aquaculture certification programmes.

With a competitive salary ranging between €45,000 and €55,000 (pro-rated), this role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about environmental sustainability, organizational transformation, and leading complex international projects.

About the Opportunity

ASC is a globally recognized organization dedicated to promoting responsible aquaculture practices through certification standards that support environmental sustainability and social responsibility. The organization works with producers, businesses, and stakeholders worldwide to improve seafood production systems and ensure sustainable food supply chains.

As Programme Project Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering major strategic initiatives, particularly the implementation of ASC’s Farm Standard Project. This global certification programme represents one of the organization’s most important transformation initiatives over the next two years.

The role also involves supporting additional strategic projects, including the implementation of the ASC Feed Standard and various digital certification initiatives designed to strengthen operational efficiency and governance.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will oversee multiple aspects of programme delivery and organizational change management, including:

Strategic Project Delivery

• Leading implementation of ASC’s Farm Certification Programme.
• Managing project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinating change management activities across departments.
• Supporting certification programme rollouts globally.

Team Coordination and Leadership

• Facilitating collaboration among international teams.
• Ensuring project responsibilities are clearly assigned.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Driving progress toward strategic objectives and deadlines.

Risk Management and Governance

• Conducting project risk assessments.
• Developing mitigation and contingency plans.
• Monitoring project dependencies and operational risks.
• Escalating critical issues to senior leadership when required.

Communication and Reporting

• Preparing executive reports and governance updates.
• Delivering regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Supporting transparent communication across teams.

Systems and Process Management

• Managing workflows using Monday.com.
• Supporting project governance frameworks.
• Utilizing digital dashboards and reporting tools.
• Overseeing implementation of audit and compliance systems.

Salary and Benefits

ASC offers an attractive benefits package that includes:

• Salary of approximately €45,000–€55,000 (pro-rated).
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave (pro-rata).
• Generous pension benefits.
• Fully remote working environment.
• Opportunity to collaborate with international sustainability experts.
• Flexible global work arrangement.

This position allows professionals to work from virtually anywhere while contributing to environmental impact projects with worldwide significance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

ASC is looking for professionals who possess strong leadership capabilities and a proven record of delivering complex projects successfully.

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• Exceptional project management expertise.
• Experience leading organizational transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High levels of resilience and problem-solving capability.
• Experience working within international and remote teams.
• Commitment to sustainability and environmental impact.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• Level 7 qualification in Programme, Project, or Change Management.
• Experience delivering strategic projects across multiple workstreams.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as:
  • PRINCE2
  • Agile
  • MSP
  • SAFe
• Advanced risk management knowledge.
• Strong planning, delegation, and coordination skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and Monday.com.

Professional certifications such as PgMP, MSP Practitioner, Agile certifications, or PRINCE2 credentials are considered highly desirable.

Why Apply?

This role offers a rare opportunity to combine professional project management expertise with meaningful environmental impact. By supporting ASC’s certification programmes, the successful candidate will contribute to improving global aquaculture standards and advancing sustainable food systems worldwide.

Professionals seeking an international remote role that combines leadership, sustainability, governance, and organizational transformation will find this position particularly rewarding.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, making early submission strongly recommended. Interested candidates should prepare an updated CV and English-language cover letter and submit their application through ASC’s official recruitment channels.

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