Head of Department, Power System Advisory

Do you believe in delivering a carbon-free power grid by 2035? Are you interested in leading a team accelerating the interconnection and injection of renewable projects to the grid and designing the transmission grid of the future?

DNV is seeking a Head of Department, Power System Advisory , to lead our power system advisory team, to set the strategy and vision, to grow a business supporting our customers through of their current and future power system advisory needs.

The Head of Department, Power System Advisory 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 where customers perceive the greatest level of market risk.

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 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 located in our Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Medford, MA; Oakland, CA; San Diego, CA; Portland, OR; and Seattle, WA offices.

Other DNV's continental US offices may also be considered.

What You'll Do

• Provides industry-leading technical and data-forward services tailored to the needs of utilities, renewable energy project developers, and transmission line developers.
• Identifies and capitalizes on business opportunities based on deep understanding of customer needs and value creation for renewable plant owners and operators.
• Facilitates continuous innovation and improvement to build and maintain a leading position in power system advisory services.
• Leads business development and strategy efforts, solidifying relationships with key customers, creating new customer opportunities, actively positioning DNV with the equity and owner / operator communities as a preferred technical consultant
• Stimulates a high performing culture, sets direction, and acts as a role model for an inspiring employee experience.
• Ensures efficient & consistent delivery of services in line with customer expectations.
• Creates and sustains a culture of saving and organizing one of our most precious assets : our data.
• Optimizes business performance through delivery management, cost-efficient business operations and an aligned workforce plan.
• Empowers employees, fosters professional growth and progression.
• Serves as a member of the Renewable and Power Grids leadership team. Supports the regional leadership team in Energy Systems, and DNV’s strategy and decision making.
• Actively incorporates diversity considerations into staff development, progression, and recruiting processes.
• 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
• 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
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid / remote opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities

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

How We Do It

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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.

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 Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

DNV is proud to announce being named one of Houston’s best places to work in the 2022 Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work competition.

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As required by the Pay Transparency laws in Colorado, New York City, California, Washington, and Connecticut, DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for roles that may be hired in those locations.

Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

For the states of Colorado, New York City, NY, California, Washington, and Connecticut only, the range of starting pay for this role is $200,000 - $250,000 USD.

What is Required

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience is required.
• Strong track record of designing and executing on strategy and building businesses across multiple customer segments.
• Track record of leading teams with different knowledge and skill sets.
• Strong understanding of the needs of renewable energy project developers, utilities and transmission line developers as it relates to power system services.
• Professionally handles difficult conversations with customers, for example on scope and budget issues or differences in technical opinions, while strengthening customer relationships.
• Identifies and communicates data and innovation needs, the customer problems and the business opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to drive thought leadership in the industry.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time domestically and internationally to conferences, customer meetings, project sites, agencies, and internal meetings.

What is Preferred

• Has a growth mindset, devises and delivers on strategy, and possesses strong commercial aptitude, as well as drive to build their personal network and expand this network for the benefit of the Department.
• Communicates effectively, is pragmatic, builds strong relationships and influences others.
• Holds collaborative leadership skills and ability to engage, develop and motivate own employees.
• Creates trust through robust delivery and strong relationship building.
• Promotes, respects, and understands diversity, equity, and inclusion values and is able to connect with, communicate and relate to a number of personnel at different stages of their careers.
• Demonstrates foresight and leadership knows what is happening in the market, how will it impact us and identifies opportunities for DNV to adapt and lead in dynamic conditions.
• Delegates and leads with a distributed and authentic leadership style.
• Ensures continuous improvement and high-quality delivery mindset.
• Embraces Operational / Sales mindset and focuses on client relationship building.
• Has strong coaching skills to enable and empower teams.
• Cultivates a broad and diverse network internally and externally.
• Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*
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