We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About the role :
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead our operational excellence and change management activities in Energy Systems Region Asia Pacific. This is a newly established role in the region. You will report to the Regional Finance and Performance Manager, with a dotted line to the Global Operational Excellence Lead, while working closely with the Regional 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.
Key responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Global Operational Excellence Lead to identify, prioritize, and launch improvement pilots across the 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
What we offer :
- Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
- Guaranteed Annual Wage Supplement.
- Generous Paid Leaves (Annual, Compassionate, Marriage, Maternity, Paternity & shared parental leave, Adoption leave, Childcare & Extended Childcare Leave, Examination leaves, National Service (NS) leave, medical leave, Prolonged Illness leave)
- Medical benefits (Clinical treatment, Emergency Medical Services, Specialist Consultation, Paediatrician Consultation, Inoculations (Hepatitis, H1N1 & Flu), Dental
Treatment, Annual Medical Examination, Hospitalization & Surgical Benefits)
- Maternity Benefits
- Pension and Insurance Policies (Central Provident Fund, Group Term Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Work Injury Compensation Insurance)
- Training and Development Assistance (Training Sponsorship, On-The-Job Training, Training Programme)
- Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Professional Membership, Gym Subsidy, Mobile Phone Reimbursement)
- Company bonus/Profit share
*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*
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.
About you :
Position Qualifications:
- Proven experience in operational improvements and change management
- Proven experience in delivering coaching (or a strong interest)
- Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar methodologies (or a strong interest)
- Experience working in an international environment
- Self-motivated, proactive, resilient, and able to cope with high pressure situations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of both physical and virtual teams
If you are passionate about driving change and improving operational performance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
