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.
To enable Energy Systems to achieve its strategic ambitions and become future fit, we need leaders who drive business operations to meet customers’ expectations while also continuously improving the way we work. The new organization we defined is based on two main dimensions: Customer focus around our Key Accounts and Markets, and strong Service Areas.
Region Asia Pacific (APAC) is therefore seeking a Head of Section for our Energy Storage - Asia Pacific team, reporting to the Head of Department for Power Grids in APAC.
DNV Asia Pacific has a strong existing industry leading energy storage business, working with investors, developers and OEMs across the region. The Head of Section will optimize business operations and improve the long-term performance of the team. The ideal candidate would have a strong understanding of Energy Storage, and a good appreciation into industry trends.
The Head of Section will work closely on commercial opportunities to strengthen and expand business, including driving the doer/seller culture. You will direct service line activities and drive technical competence development within the team aligned with the DNV Energy Systems strategy. As the Team Lead for Energy Storage Technologies - Asia Pacific, you will have a focus on delivery and utilization, as well as gaining efficiency within the team. You will partner with Key Account Managers and many different stakeholders to deliver an excellent customer experience, while stimulating collaboration within your team as well across the organization.
Primary tasks of this role:
· Ensures an efficient & consistent delivery of services in line with customer expectations.
· Optimizes business performance through delivery management, cost-efficient business operations, improvement of the utilization rate and an aligned workforce plan.
· Empowers employees and encourages employability and individual growth.
· Creates a flexible workforce and automates workflows to deal with variable workload.
· Builds and strengthens a strong internal culture based on company’s values.
· Supports the Head of Section in strategy and decision making.
· Stimulates a high performing culture, sets direction, is output driven and act as a role model for an inspiring employee experience.
· Ensures that employees have the required technical competences and owns the pipeline for technical talent.
· Promotes team capabilities internally and externally.
· Owns talent pipeline and development of technical talent/future needed capabilities.
Position Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
· An interest in managing a technical team, with the proven ability of developing a high-performance culture in a fast-paced changing complex and ambiguous environment.
· Proven leadership skills to engage, develop and motivate employees.
· Good understanding of the market / industry drivers and challenges (market foresight), exceptional commercial awareness, good and proven business development ability within this sector.
Personal Qualities:
· Communicates effectively, is pragmatic, builds strong relationships and can influence.
· Holds strong leadership skills and ability to engage, develop and motivate own employees.
· Ability to create trust through robust delivery and strong relationship building.
· Demonstrates respect and understand cultural diversity and be able to communicate and relate to a number of personnel at different levels.
· Demonstrates foresight – know what is happening in the market, how will it impact us and what do we do to adapt to it.
· Keeps a positive and proactive attitude, with a solution-oriented mindset.
· Be self-motivated, resilient and cope with work pressure.
· Comfortable to delegate/ lead with distributed leadership style
· Promotes a diverse and inclusive culture
· Continuous improvement and high-quality delivery mindset
· Operational/Sales mindset and focuses on client relationship building
· Coaching skills to empower team
· Cultivates a broad and diverse network
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!
