Head of Technical and Engagement, Carbon Management

Head of Technical and Engagement, Carbon Management

TÜV SÜD Group – A global leader in the field of testing, inspection, management system certification and product certification renowned for quality, integrity and technical excellence.

Established more than 150 years ago in Germany, TÜV SÜD Group is a leading global provider of technical services with more than 30,000 highly skilled employees across 1,000 offices worldwide. TÜV SÜD Group offers a wide range of testing & product certification, inspection, auditing & system certification, training and knowledge services. We are a premium quality, safety, and sustainability solutions provider.

Head of Technical and Engagement , Carbon Management is responsible for the strategic and technical leadership, methodological development, and external positioning of the Carbon Management portfolio within the global Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore.

The role combines deep expertise in carbon markets, climate strategy, and carbon management with strong stakeholder engagement, solution development, and market-facing activities. The position is responsible for driving the development of innovative carbon management solutions, supporting the commercialization of CoE offerings, fostering strategic partnerships, and positioning TÜV SÜD as a trusted partner for governments, industry, financial institutions, and international organizations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership – Carbon Management

Overall technical responsibility for all carbon management-related activities within the CoE (including carbon accounting, MRV, nature-based solutions, supply chain emissions, and Article 6–aligned approaches)

Development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of methodologies, frameworks, and technical guidelines in alignment with international standards and best practices

Technical leadership and mentoring of experts within the Technical & Engagement Office

Support the development of market-oriented carbon management solutions and service offerings aligned with client needs and emerging market opportunities

2. Technical Engagement & Stakeholder Interface

Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, project developers, investors, registries, governments, and strategic partners.

Active participation in international expert panels, working groups, and consultation processes

Guide and supervise business development activities, proposal development, and client engagement related to carbon management services

Build and maintain strategic partnerships for the joint development and piloting of carbon management approaches

Represent the CoE in workshops, conferences, and bilateral engagements

3. Integration with dMRV & Digital Solutions

Closely collaborate with the dMRV platform development team to translate carbon management requirements into digital MRV solutions

Define technical requirements for data models, methodologies, and validation logics

Support pilot projects and proof-of-concepts for the digital implementation of carbon management solutions

4. Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer

Design and deliver capacity-building programs for internal and external audiences (e.g., public authorities, companies, partners)

Develop training materials, technical guidelines, and educational concepts

Collaborate with academic partners on curriculum development, as well as research and development projects

Ensure systematic knowledge transfer within the CoE and across the global organization

5. Thought Leadership & Method Development

Take responsibility for white papers, technical publications, and position papers in the field of carbon management

Identify relevant trends, regulatory developments, and technological innovations

Support the Head of Global CoE in positioning the CoE as a thought leader in high-integrity carbon management

6. Program & Portfolio Contribution

Contribute technical expertise to the definition, prioritization, and evaluation of CoE initiatives

Collaborate with the PMO to ensure robust, technically sound milestones and deliverables

Contribute to the identification, development, and prioritization of new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.

Support the translation of technical expertise into scalable consulting, assurance, and digital service offerings

Key Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Sciences, Economics, or a comparable field

Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in carbon management, decarbonization, climate strategy, or related fields

Deep expertise in carbon accounting, carbon markets, or climate-related standards and methodologies

Experience working with governments, regulators, or international institutions and senior decision-makers

Demonstrated experience in client engagement, solution development, business growth, or management of climate-related consulting and advisory services

Experience in working in the Asia-Pacific region and regional client engagement

Nice to Have

Experience with Article 6 mechanisms, international carbon standards, voluntary carbon market, or digital MRV systems

Background in standard-setting, auditing, or validation/verification

What We Offer

A key role in building a global carbon management centre of excellence

High visibility and influence on international climate initiatives

Close collaboration with leading experts, institutions, and partners worldwide

International working environment with significant creative freedom and long-term perspective

We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.

Work Area: Others

Country/Region: Singapore

Job Location: Singapore

Working Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TUV SUD Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

Org Unit Code: 5890857

Requisition ID: 6347

Duration in months (if limited contract)

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