Innovation Management
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Job Summary
Would you like to shape how renewable energy is certified worldwide Are you motivated by developing new ideas driving digital transformation and working at the interface between engineering innovation and industry collaboration We are looking for an engaged and forwardthinking Innovation Manager to strengthen our Renewables Certification (RC) team.
Renewables Certification (RC) is part of the Energy Systems (ES) business area which employs more than 6000 people globally. Renewables Certification (RC) holds global responsibility for Type Certification (TC) Component Certification (CC) and Project Certification (PC) for Renewables within ES.
Currently RC consists of more than 300 experts across global locations including Beijing Boston Busan Copenhagen Dresden Esbjerg Gdynia Hamburg Houston Høvik London Shanghai Taipei and Yokohama.
RC is the global market leader in Renewables Certification and is involved in 80% of all Project Certification for offshore wind farms worldwide including offshore substations.
Role Summary
The Innovation Manager will play a key role in developing new service concepts and leading standardization efforts while actively incorporating innovation initiatives from DNV to meet the specific needs of Renewables Certification (RC) customers. This position is instrumental in advancing our services including service specification standards and recommended practices through close collaboration with industry. It is expected to combine innovation leadership with hands-on engineering support in certification projects
The Innovation Manager will help ensure RC remains at the forefront of renewables setting industry benchmarks and maintaining a competitive edge for certification. This approach supports our broader strategy and strengthens our position as a leader in shaping the future of renewable energy assurance.
Key Outcomes 12 to 24 Months
- Lead and manage projects focused on service concepts and innovative workflows ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of standardisation processes
- Work closely with the Digitalisation Manager and Product Leads to ensure coordinated innovation initiatives.
- Engage with internal experts customers and stakeholders to identify trends drive co-creation and promote continuous improvement positioning RC as a leader in future-ready certification services.
- Generate and validate innovative ideas with Key Account Managers (KAMs) customers Service Line Leaders and industry stakeholders helping RC stay competitive digitally enabled and customer-focused in line with DNVs Strategy 2030 and Energy Systems strategy.
- Foster knowledge sharing new ways of working and a culture of continuous improvement across RCs global organisation
- Guiding progress tracking achievements and communicating both results and their positive impacts for RCs innovation initiatives.
- Provide hands-on engineering support on selected projects (e.g. certification activities technical assessments design/document reviews calculations/verification tasks and contribution to certification deliverables or Joint Industry Projects) based on competence and capacity.
- Balance innovation initiatives with project delivery needs ensuring clear prioritisation transparent planning and timely execution of agreed hands-on contributions.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and manage projects focused on service concepts and innovative workflows ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of standardisation processes
- Work closely with the Digitalisation Manager and Product Leads to ensure coordinated innovation initiatives.
- Engage with internal experts customers and stakeholders to identify trends drive co-creation and promote continuous improvement positioning RC as a leader in future-ready certification services.
- Generate and validate innovative ideas with Key Account Managers (KAMs) customers Service Line Leaders and industry stakeholders helping RC stay competitive digitally enabled and customer-focused in line with DNVs Strategy 2030 and Energy Systems strategy.
- Foster knowledge sharing new ways of working and a culture of continuous improvement across RCs global organisation
- Guiding progress tracking achievements and communicating both results and their positive impacts for RCs innovation initiatives.
- Provide hands-on engineering support on selected projects (e.g. certification activities technical assessments design/document reviews calculations/verification tasks and contribution to certification deliverables or Joint Industry Projects) based on competence and capacity.
- Balance innovation initiatives with project delivery needs ensuring clear prioritisation transparent planning and timely execution of agreed hands-on contributions.
Operating Model
- Acts as the single point of accountability for driving innovation strategies
- leading the development and launch of new service concepts and ensuring impactful delivery
- Works with dedicated or allocated engineering resources
- Partners closely with RC leadership KAMs service lines and technical experts
- Interfaces with central Energy Systems Innovation to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
Responsibilities
A dynamic diverse and supportive team environment offering a varied and inspiring range of responsibilities.
Strong opportunities for knowledge sharing and learning from highly experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.
Flexible working conditions including hybrid work options andflexible working hours to support worklife balance.
An attractive total compensation package including competitive salary profit sharing and an employersupported pension scheme.
Additional employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing and development.
Excellent opportunities for individual training professional growth and long-term career advancement.
The opportunity to actively contribute to the global energy transition and help shape a more sustainable future.
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.
Qualifications
A masters degree in engineering renewable energy energy systems or a related technical field is preferred. Equivalent experience combining handson engineering or certification expertise with innovation service development and work in complex regulated environments is highly valued.
Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies and assurance principles and offshore wind market developments.
- Certification/assurance project delivery and/or hands-on engineering experience (e.g. Type Component and/or Project Certification) is an advantage.
Experience in innovation service development strategic growth or technology-enabled transformation.
Ability to analyse market trends and translate insights into robust customerfocused service concepts.
Excellent communication collaboration and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust quickly.
Proven ability to take initiative work independently and drive progress in a dynamic and international environment.
Structured analytical problem-solver who balances detail with a strategic perspective.
Highly customeroriented serviceminded and focused on highquality efficient delivery.
Demonstrates motivating leadership and contributes to a highperforming supportive culture
Strong motivation to contribute to DNVs Strategy 2030 goals and Energy Systems digital ambitions.
Positive professional attitude with a sense of humor supporting an inclusive working environment
Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
Time to support a faster transition to a renewable energy future and we need your help. Lets get in touch: Fabio Pollicino
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