Global Operational Excellence Lead — Lean & Change

DNV GL; Arnhem; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV GL's Global Operational Excellence Team in Energy Systems seeks a driven professional to lead improvement initiatives across the global network. You will report to the Global Operational Excellence Lead and collaborate with Managers, Navigators, and business leaders to lift performance.

The role emphasizes coaching on Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, and problem-solving, with occasional travel to support regional and global units.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational improvements and change management
• Proven experience in delivering coaching
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar methodologies
• Experience working in an international environment
• Self-motivated, proactive, resilient, and able to cope with high pressure situations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of both physical and virtual teams

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Global Operational Excellence Lead to identify, prioritize, and launch Operational Excellence pilots across DNV Energy Systems
• Provide proactive coaching on Lean Six Sigma management, process improvement, and problem-solving to manager- and employee-led improvement pilots and initiatives, and support as required
• Collaborate closely with a global team of Operational Excellence Managers and share lessons learned
• Support our Regions, Global Business Units and the BA Center in succeeding with their Operational Excellence journeys
• Lead and proactively drive BA strategic improvement initiatives
• Assist in refining and tailoring our Operational Excellence Framework (e.g., playbooks, standards, tools, templates, learning materials, etc.)
• Occasional travel will be required as the role will support teams and colleagues across DNV Energy Systems

Skills

Operational improvements

Coaching

Lean Six Sigma

Agile methods

Change management

International experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

DNV GL's Global Operational Excellence Team in Energy Systems seeks a driven professional to lead improvement initiatives across the global network. You will report to the Global Operational Excellence Lead and collaborate with Managers, Navigators, and business leaders to lift performance.

The role emphasizes coaching on Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, and problem-solving, with occasional travel to support regional and global units.