Global Operational Excellence Manager

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

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our Global Operational Excellence Team in Energy Systems Business Area Center. You will report to the Global Operational Excellence Lead, while working closely with the global network of Operational Excellence Managers, Operational Excellence Navigators, and our leaders.

As part of the Global Operational Excellence Team, you will drive step-change improvements in operational performance, delivering greater value to customers, employees, DNV Energy Systems, and society. This will be done by building a continuous improvement culture, empowering teams, and leading key improvement initiatives to achieve measurable benefits.

Global Operational Excellence Manager

• Oslo, Norway
• London, United Kingdom
• Hamburg, Germany
• Arnhem, Netherlands
• Kobenhavn K, Denmark
• Madrid, Spain
• Barcelona, Spain
• Business: Energy Systems
• Position type: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent Employee

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

Key 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

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements that help employees maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal life while staying productive
• Paid leave including annual, sick, compassionate, public holidays, marriage, maternity, and paternity leave
• Health and wellness benefits with medical insurance and annual health check-ups
• Financial security through pension plans and insurance coverage (life, accident, and travel)
• Learning and development via training programs, sponsorships, and on-the-job learning

Benefits may vary depending on role, employment type, tenure, location or grade level.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

About you

• Proven experience in operational improvements and change management
• Proven experience in delivering coaching (or a strong interest)
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar methodologies, is an advantage but not a prerequisite
• Experience from business consulting is an advantage, but not a prerequisite
• 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

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices