Head of Regional Center of Excellence

Local Unit & Position Description

If you have the ambition to grow together with a flexible and dynamic team of people that truly believe hydrogen is an important energy carrier to support the energy transition, then DNV has a spot for you. Our Hydrogen talent is passionate about creating a safer, better, and more sustainable world.

We work together in global and inclusive teams where diversity is a priority. We embrace new ideas that challenge the status quo.

DNV Energy Systems - is seeking a Head of Regional Center of Excellence – Low Carbon Fuels (Head of Section) to lead our hydrogen and low carbon fuel efforts, to set the strategy and vision, to grow a business supporting our customers through all their current and future hydrogen needs. The role offers strategic leadership, people management, networks to on-board new customers and services, and seeks new ways to delight current customers to ensure repeat business.

They will be aware of market opportunities where we can differentiate, change business models, and lead innovation initiatives. They will work closely on commercial opportunities to strengthen and expand the business, including driving the doer/seller culture, and adapting the service offerings to respond to our customers' greatest needs. They will partner with key account managers and regional segment managers in delivering an excellent customer experience while stimulating collaboration within their department as well as across the organization. They will ensure that their leaders and the employees within the department have the right capabilities and strive for a high-performing, collaborative culture and exceptional employee experience.

This position can be in our Montreal, CA or Toronto, CA office.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical insights, strategies efforts, and solidifying relationships with key customers, creating new customer opportunities, and actively positioning DNV as the low carbon fuels choice consultant
• Identifies and capitalizes on business opportunities based on deep understanding of customer needs and value creation for our customers
• Work closely together with regional segment lead and rest of North America experts for H2 and other low carbon fuels to share, learn and implement best practices
• Builds and leads a growth team, stimulates a high-performing culture, sets direction, and acts as a role model
• Optimizes business performance through delivery management, cost-efficient business operations and an aligned workforce plan.
• Empowers employees, fosters professional growth and progression.
• Builds and strengthens a strong internal culture based on company values.
• Actively incorporates diversity considerations into staff development, progression, and recruiting processes.

Position Qualifications

What is Required

• A Bachelor's degree is required, advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience is required.
• At least 4 years of experience working within the market value chain for hydrogen and related low carbon products
• A solid technical understanding of the processes and technologies within the market value chain for hydrogen and related low carbon products
• Strong track record of designing and executing strategy and building businesses across multiple customer segments.
• Track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams with different knowledge and skill sets.
• Professionally handles\u202fdifficult\u202fconversations with customers,\u202ffor example on scope and budget issues or differences in\u202ftechnical\u202fopinions, while strengthening customer relationships.\u202f\u202f
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to drive thought leadership in the industry.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time domestically\u202fand internationally\u202fto conferences,\u202fcustomer\u202fmeetings, project sites, agencies,\u202fand internal meetings.\u202f
• We conduct pre-employment screening

**Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position**

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.

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About DNV

Careers in DNV

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.

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
• Special programs – Employee Assistance Program, ID theft protection, and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
• 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
• Tuition assistance
• Consumer discounts and rewards
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
• Advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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!