Governance & Compliance Manager

About This Role

About Us 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 DNV Industrial Services has established 22 local offices, offering a global service delivery in +80 countries.

The Governance & Compliance Manager, for the Eastern Hemisphere, is appointed by the Governance and Compliance Director and reports directly to him.

The Governance & Compliance Manager (Eastern Hemisphere) is the point of contact for local advice and support in matters concerning Quality, Operational Safety, Environmental Monitoring and ISO 17020 Accreditation matters.

What we offer

DNV is an independent global assurance and risk management company headquartered in Norway, with a heritage dating back to 1864 and operations in more than 100 countries. Through its broad portfolio of testing, certification, advisory, and digital solutions, DNV supports organisations in improving safety, performance, and sustainability across industries including maritime, energy, healthcare, and supply chains.

As part of this offering, DNV’s Industrial Services division delivers end-to-end inspection and assurance solutions across the full lifecycle of projects and assets, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency throughout global operations. By integrating project quality management, vendor and site inspection, and in-service asset integrity—enhanced by advanced digital tools, data analytics, and remote technologies—DNV enables clients to manage risk effectively, deliver projects on time and within budget, and maintain the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence.

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.

Key Responsibilities Service support

• Main point of contact for and towards local countries in matters concerning Quality, Operational Safety, Environmental Monitoring and ISO 17020 Accreditation matters.
• Monitor, assess and propose improvements of HSEQ performance and related tools to ensure required quality, efficiency, and implement of best practices.
• Support implementation of changes in local and HSEQ processes and related tools.
• Monitor local HSEQ KPI’s and QPI’s.
• Coordinate and promote experience feedback.
• Carry-out Synergi Life training to local employees.

Quality, Operational Safety, Environmental Management and ISO 17020

• Supporting the development, implementation and improvement of the HSEQ management system.
• Main point of contact with local Accreditation Bodies within the Region
• Responsible for maintaining the local ISO 17020 Accreditation(s) during each life cycle (4 years)
• Monitoring of inspectors and preparation of relevant monitoring plan(s)
• Supporting the development and implementation of HSEQ improvement plans to deliver objectives, targets and improvement initiatives.
• Monitoring and analysis of HSEQ management and performance, including planning and conducting internal HSEQ audits and follow-up of findings.
• Formal and informal HSEQ performance communication and reporting through the monitoring and follow-up of the global quality KPI’s/QPI’s.
• Facilitating and where appropriate, the definition and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Facilitate and actively participate during external ISO 17020 audits as local “Technical Manager”. Ensure and report on the adequate handling of findings from all external and internal audits, coordinate responses, and follow-up corrective and preventive actions are implemented by Line management (in collaboration with the Governance & Compliance Director).
• Assisting in the provision of HSEQ training and awareness.
• Promote the use of Synergi Life for the follow-up of HSEQ cases.
• Monitor, report and follow-up performance for HSEQ related activities, in particular registration and handling of HSEQ cases in Synergi Life.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual HSEQ improvement plan and the Management System Review.
• Co-ordinate and maintain Local Operating Procedures.
• Maintenance and follow-up of local notifications and accreditations, as applicable.
• Liaise with Group Regional HSE Specialists and Country HSE Co-ordinators, to provide Inspection specific input where required and support implementation of Group Global / Country-wide initiatives.

About You Position Qualifications: Competency Requirements

• Experience in influencing, engaging and coaching local management to successfully drive forward on-going projects.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Solution oriented, ability to propose innovative and alternative solutions to challenges.
• Integrated working - collaborates effectively across diverse countries and cultures within the Geographical Area, to achieve delivery of results.
• Tenacious, highly motivated, with the ability to communicate convincingly and with authority.
• Strong personal emphasis on achieving high standards of excellence and willingness to take responsibility to initiate activities and drive objectives through to conclusion.
• Highly organised - ability to work effectively in a high-pressured, deadline driven environment whilst maintaining focus on quality and attention to detail.

Technical / Professional Expertise And Qualifications Required

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant industry experience (Knowledge of main international standards incl. ASME, API etc.)
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant HSEQ industry legislation and best practice
• Solid working knowledge of quality assurance practices, processes and standards, as well as extensive experience in ISO 17020 Accreditation Management
• Professional membership of a recognised international safety / quality institute, or similar (would be an advantage)
• Certified Lead Auditor (ISO 9K, 14K, 45K), and certified training on ISO 17020 is necessary
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Computer literate, with good IT skills including experience of all MS Office applications
• Prior knowledge of Inspection Production Systems, would be an advantage