Operational Excellence Specialist
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What you'll do
Support the deployment, adoption, and sustainment of DNV's Operational Excellence framework across DDS.
Partner with leaders and teams to identify, prioritize, and implement improvement opportunities.
Facilitate structured problem-solving workshops and continuous improvement initiatives.
Apply Operational Excellence tools and methodologies, including Lean principles, standard work, visual management, and root-cause analysis.
Support improvement pilots and initiatives that drive efficiency, quality, scalability, and customer value.
Coach managers and teams in Operational Excellence practices and continuous improvement methods.
Ensure local practices are aligned with global Operational Excellence standards, governance, and roadmaps.
Track improvement activities, share lessons learned, and support benefit realization.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to improve processes and ways of working across DDS.
Deliver Operational Excellence training sessions, workshops, and awareness activities.
Escalate risks, blockers, and decisions needs in a structured and timely manner.
Contribute to building a strong culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
Occasional international travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- 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 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**
- 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 disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department ([email protected]). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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What is required
Practical experience in Operational Excellence, Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Agile, DevOps, or related methodologies.
Proven experience improving processes, productivity, efficiency, or operational performance with measurable results.
Experience facilitating workshops, improvement initiatives, or change activities involving cross-functional teams.
Experience coaching or supporting teams and managers in adopting new ways of working.
Experience working in digital, software, technology, or other knowledge-based environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience working within structured governance frameworks, standards, or improvement programs.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening
*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*
What is preferred
Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent.
Experience in change management or organizational transformation.
Experience from management consulting, process improvement consulting, or business transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices from a continuous improvement perspective.
Experience from software development, SaaS, digital product organizations, or technology companies.
Who You Are • Passionate about continuous improvement and creating meaningful business impact. • Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently. • Structured and analytical, with strong problem-solving capabilities. • Able to influence and build trust without formal authority. • An effective communicator who can engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Collaborative and relationship oriented. • Comfortable operating in a dynamic and evolving digital environment. • Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn.
If you are passionate about driving change and improving operational performance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity
About DNV
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