Job Description

The Operational Excellence (OEx) Specialist supports the deployment, adoption, and sustainment of DNV Energy System’s Operational Excellence model within a digital, software‑driven business environment. The role focuses on facilitating standard OEx practices and supporting teams in continuous improvement in a digital environment, while escalating risks, blockers, and decision needs in a structured way.

This role is designed for an Operational Excellence professional who has experience applying Lean and continuous improvement principles in digital, IT, or software delivery contexts, and who enjoys coaching teams, enabling structured improvement, and working within a global governance framework.

As part of the global Operational Excellence team, the role contributes to step‑change improvements in operational performance across the Digital Data House, aligned with the strategy of DNV Energy Systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the implementation and sustainment of the OEx model within assigned areas, following defined standards, governance, and road maps
• Apply OEx tools and methodologies (e.g. problem solving, standard work, visual management, basic Lean tools) as defined by the OEx framework in a digital environment
• Ensure local practices are aligned with the global OEx standards
• Support the identification, prioritization, and improvement pilots implementation across the Global Business Unit with the Global Operational Excellence team
• Facilitate and support manager‑ and employee‑led improvement initiatives, ensuring structure, learning, and benefit realization
• Escalate risks and problems to the local Operational Excellence Manager and the global Operational Excellence team and share lessons learned
• Provide hands‑on coaching to managers and teams on applying OEx practices in day‑to‑day digital work
• Deliver Operational Excellence training and awareness sessions (virtual and in‑person)
• Occasional travel may be required.

Our benefits package is specifically designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being:

• Great atmosphere of working together with professionals and some of the most engaged and knowledgeable people in the industry.
• Receive guidance from colleagues through coaching, mentoring and participating in international networks.
• Advance your professional skills and technical expertise, through individual competence development plans and tailored training.
• Be part of a world growing and renowned organization with origins dating back to 1864.

Other than that you can expect:

• Medical Scheme
• Commuting Allowance
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Kindergarten Allowance
• 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule
• Home working allowance (up to 2 days per week)
• 23 days of annual leave
• Employee Referral scheme.

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.

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.