Head of Section (HoS)

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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

The department of Technology and Testing is recognized for three world leading Technology Centres located in Oslo, Bergen, and in Groningen in the Netherlands. By combining deep industrial expertise with test capabilities our Technology Centres offer research, technology development and qualification, advisory and testing & pilots services. We provide experts and test capabilities to support customers across the energy sectors, including offshore wind, hydrogen, and carbon capture. The department is running more than 15 joint industry projects and we are responsible for 25 industry standards.

Technology Centre Bergen is offering leading expertise and testing capabilities within offshore mooring systems, materials and corrosion technology, coating systems, failure analysis and technology qualification. The market segments include O&G, offshore wind, hydrogen and renewable fuels, carbon capture and storage, fish farming and general industry. The Technology Centre is part of DNV office Bergen, located in in a vibrant technology environment in the city centre, close to the University of Bergen.

We are now seeking a Head of Section (HoS) to lead Technology Centre Bergen. Three team leaders and one business lead is reporting into the HoS management team. The HoS reports to Head of Department (HOD) and is part of the department management team.

The HoS is responsible for leading the team, and laboratories, organize and sponsor projects, drive technology development, sales, and service developments. Cooperation across the department and other DNV units is important to secure optimal utilization of DNV’s total capability. The HOS takes active part in the department’s operations to develop business opportunities and to deliver performance.

Primary tasks of HoS role:

Lead a team of 30 experts and laboratories facilities

• The HoS is responsible for the unit’s financial performance, use of personnel, order intake and delivery of financially sound projects, including:
  • Develop people towards their ambitions and capabilities.
  • Drive service development and establish market positions, in cooperation with HoD, other HoS, sales organization and key experts
  • Drive profiling, marketing, and sales processes
  • Sponsor projects, both in own unit and across the organization
  • Identify and develop new markets, customers, and services

*Deadline for the application is 4th of August 2024.

In case of any questions,please contact Geir Egil Eie, Head of Department, Subsea & Asset Risk Management, +47 48136093, geir.egil.eie@dnv.com

Kindly note that due to the holiday season, response times may be longer than usual.

What we offer

• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including 6 weeks annual vacation, health services, and competitive pension, insurance, and parental leave agreement, in addition to a global profit share scheme.
• Work/life balance. We offer flexible working hours and have a focus on work/life balance for our employees.
• Supportive and caring culture. Our international culture embodies diverse colleagues who value teamwork and inclusion across business areas and borders. You may also join employee associations to establish networks through social and professional activities. Our largest society CONNECT throws after-works and informal meetings all year long for you to join.
• Career and development. The possibilities to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV are extensive. We have a strong company culture with emphasis on growth mindset, competence sharing and professional and personal development.
• By joining DNV you become part of a world-leading company whose purpose is to safeguard life, property and the environment. You will also be part of a culture where our values “we care, we share, we dare” characterize how we act towards each other, our customers and perform our work.
• The Bergen office is located in the city centre, in a vibrant environment close to the University and start up industries. The office facilities and the laboratories are modern and provides an open and nice working environment. You can join several activity groups for sporting and other social activities. We offer free parking at the office area.
• DNV has company cabins in multiple location in Norway which are available to use for all employees.

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

Position Qualifications:

• Educated to master level or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of the section key competence areas
• Relevant experience from leading people and projects

Personal Qualities:

• Self-motivated and result-oriented, with a commercial attitude and a strategic mindset
• Ability to create and sustain long-term professional and commercial relationships
• Ability to see the ‘bigger picture’, co-operate across units and share knowledge
• Strong interest in identifying new opportunities and developing business, both in the department and across DNV
• Interest and ambitions to drive energy transformation towards a low carbon future
• Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Interest and ability in motivating and leading people
• Strong listening and communication skills