Certification Manager

IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Instrumentation
Instrumentation goes to market with IMIs range of high integrity instrumentation products for offshore oil and gas platforms, refineries and chemical plants. Our precision components are at the heart of the energy and chemical industrys most marvellous machines with market leading fluid control products tackling the most extreme operating conditions and engineering challenges on the planet.

At the heart of our offering are Actuators, Positioners Final Control elements like solenoid valves, air preparation equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic pressure switches, I/P and E/P convertors, redundant valve manifold systems (RVM) and cutting edge Industrial IoT monitoring solutions.

Role Overview
The Certification Manager operates under the direct management of the Operations Director and is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the companys certification landscape. This includes managing the Quality Management System (QMS), Information Security Management System (ISMS), and product certification processes to ensure compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements. The role also encompasses acting as the Information Security Officer and leading governance efforts related to product safety, quality, and information security.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global business development strategies for digital products and IIoT solutions
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, and EN-ISO/IEC 80079-34.
• Manage the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ensure continuous compliance with ISO/IEC 27001.
• Coordinate and manage all product certification processes (e.g. ATEX, IECEx, CE, FCC, IC, TELEC, RCM).
• Maintain an up-to-date certification roadmap aligned with international standards.
• Ensure documentation and traceability for certification-relevant decisions and validation activities.
• Conduct internal audits, gap assessments, and coordinate with external certification bodies.
• Perform risk assessments related to information security and product compliance.
• Lead Management Reviews, including performance monitoring and objective setting for Quality and IS.
• Manage the organisation manual and supporting documentation for quality and information security.
• Maintain context analysis and stakeholder requirement documentation, including legal and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee registration, collection, and maintenance of certification and compliance records.
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with corporate policies on product safety, information security, and quality.
• Act as Information Security Officer and lead governance efforts.
• Ensure successful audits and (re)certifications for relevant standards and schemes.
• Drive continuous improvement of QMS and ISMS based on feedback, audits, incidents, and business changes.
• Serve as the primary contact for certification bodies, notified bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Provide input and oversight during product development to ensure certification compliance.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Deep knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, IEC/EN 80079-34 standards.
• Strong understanding of product certification schemes (e.g. ATEX, IECEx, CE, FCC).
• Expertise in information security governance and secure product lifecycle management.
• Ability to conduct internal audits and manage external audit interactions.
• Strategic thinking and planning for certification roadmaps and compliance.
• Excellent documentation and traceability practices.
• Risk assessment and mitigation skills related to security and compliance.
• Effective stakeholder communication and coordination with regulatory bodies.
• Leadership in continuous improvement initiatives for QMS and ISMS.
• Familiarity with regulatory and cybersecurity trends in Industrial IoT.

IMI is an inclusive employer; diversity is very important to us, and we want to receive applications from people from all backgrounds