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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 the role
DNV Energy Systems is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead our operational excellence and change management activities in the Energy Systems North America. This is a newly established role in the North America region. You will report to both the Finance and Performance Manager and the Global Operational Excellence Lead, while working closely with the Regional Leadership Team and the global network of Operational Excellence Managers.
As part of the global operational excellence team, the Operational Excellence Manager will drive step-change improvements in operational performance, delivering greater value to customers, employees, DNV Energy Systems, and society. This will be done by developing and leveraging our Lean Operational Excellence methodology, empowering teams, and leading key improvement initiatives to achieve measurable benefits.
This role is based at our DNV office in Katy, TX. We present a dynamic hybrid schedule, where employees typically spend three (3) days per week working from a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.
What You ll Do
- Collaborate with the Global Operational Excellence Lead to identify, prioritize, and launch improvement pilots across the North America Region
- Provide proactive coaching on Lean management, problem-solving and process improvement, and 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
- Lead and proactively drive Operational Excellence and Change Management initiatives
- Assist in designing, refining and tailoring Lean Operational Excellence, Performance Management, and Change Management concepts
- Develop Lean Operational Excellence learning paths and deliver training (both in-person and virtually)
- Occasional travel may be required
What we offer
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
- Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
- Spending accounts FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
- Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
- 401(k) with company match
- Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
- Education reimbursement program
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
- Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
- Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
- Career advancement opportunities
**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election*
How We Do It
We Care, We Dare, We Share
DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.
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About you
What Is Required
- Experience from Operational Excellence initiatives in the service industry
- 5-10 years of Operational Excellence consulting experience
- Experience with commercial processes
- Strong analytical and business problem-solving skills
- 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 (or a strong interest)
- Experience working in an international environment
- Self-motivated, proactive, resilient, and able to cope with high-pressure situations
- Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of both physical and virtual teams
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening
If you are passionate about driving change and improving operational performance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example, visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*
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