Operational Excellence Manager

DNV Energy Systems seeks a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead our operational excellence and change management activities in Energy Systems North America. This is a newly established role in Energy Systems North America. You will report to both the Finance and Performance Manager and the Global Operational Excellence Lead while working closely with the Energy Systems North America 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 Energy Systems North America region
• Provide proactive coaching on Lean 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
• 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