Global Operational Excellence Manager

DNV; Arnhem; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid leave

Health insurance

Pension plan

Learning and development

Job summary

DNV seeks a highly motivated professional to join the Global Operational Excellence Team in Energy Systems. You will report to the Global OE Lead and collaborate with managers, navigators, and leaders to drive step-change improvements and deliver value.

By building a culture of continuous improvement, you will empower teams, lead major initiatives, and refine our framework with playbooks, standards, and learning materials. Occasional travel is required to support global teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational improvements and change management.
• Experience delivering coaching on process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar methods.
• Experience working in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Global Operational Excellence Lead to identify and launch pilots across DNV Energy Systems.
• Provide coaching on Lean Six Sigma, process improvement, and problem-solving.
• Work with a global team of OE Managers to share lessons learned.
• Support Regions, Global Business Units and the BA Center in OE journeys.
• Lead strategic improvement initiatives for business areas.
• Help refine our Operational Excellence framework, playbooks, and learning materials.

Skills

Operational improvements

Change management

Lean Six Sigma

Coaching experience

Agile methodologies

International experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

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.

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.

About The Role

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.

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.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

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
• If you are passionate about driving change and improving operational performance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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