Area Manager Germany - #2143278

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 Business Assurance

We help companies ensure compliance, build high-performing management systems, and meet competence needs within a wide range of industries. DNV helps companies understand Working with us, you can be involved in technically challenging and innovative projects worldwide demanding a broad variety of expertise. Our strong focus on research and innovation opens an array of opportunities, and allows you to engage in projects which develop next generation solutions. and manage their risk picture through our management system certification and training portfolios.

About The Role

The Area Manager (AM) plays a pivotal role in developing and deploying the Business Assurance Strategy within the assigned Area, managing operations, sales, business development and people, while ensuring operational efficiency, compliance in alignment with the global management team. The AM drives a customer-centric environment, identifies business opportunities, and leads the team through continuous improvement and change, while achieving targets for sales, profit, revenue, cash flow, and quality.

The Main Areas Of Responsibility Are

• Business Assurance Strategy:
• Contribute to the development and deployment of the Business Assurance Strategy in the assigned Area.
• Ensure alignment with the global management team and organizational goals.
• Customer-centricity:
• Drive a customer-centric environment within the organization.
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships internally and externally.
• Business Opportunities:
• Define and implement effective means to drive growth and success in the Area.
• Identify business opportunities, potential partners, markets, and competition.
• Leverage the Area's market conditions, business practices, and cultural nuances to maximize business growth.
• Financial and Quality Targets:
• Take responsibility for achieving targets for sales, profit, revenue, cash flow, and quality, while ensuring sustainable and profitable operations with full P&L responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
• Avoid actions that could harm the reputation or integrity of the organization.
• Leading People:
• Inspire the team to align with the organization's purpose, vision, and values.
• Provide strategic direction and foster diversity within the team.
• Empower team members through delegation, encourage professional growth, and offer timely individual feedback to enhance employee performance.
• Lead by example how we attract, develop and retain talent and promote a positive work environment.
• Leading Change:
• Adapt to ongoing changes and promote a culture of continuous improvement and growth.
• Lead the team through changes in alignment with the business strategy.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
• Monitor Area’s KPIs and performance metrics, taking prompt action to address underperformance and optimize operations accordingly.
• Ensure accurate, consistent, and efficient reporting processes across teams, delivering regular performance reviews to Regional Management and key stakeholders.
  

What we offer

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.

About You

Competency requirements:

• Strong leadership and people management skills with a proven ability to inspire and develop teams
• High level of business acumen, with strong analytical skills and attention to performance metrics
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on results and continuous improvement
• Customer-centric mindset with the ability to drive client satisfaction and loyalty
• Ability to manage complex and high-pressure situations through effective prioritisation and swift decision-making
• Ability to understand and apply market and business intelligence to make informed choices about business development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build trust and relationships at all levels
• Adaptability and resilience in leading through change and dynamic business environments
• Solid understanding of local market dynamics, regulations, and cultural context
• Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and acts with a strong sense of accountability and consistently with company values.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Proven experience of at least 5–7 years in a similar leadership role, preferably within Management System Certification and Training
• University degree in business, engineering, economics or a related field is recommended
• Familiarity with compliance standards and quality management systems and training services
• Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, and full P&L responsibility
• Proven track record of achieving financial and operational targets
• Experience in managing diverse teams and fostering collaboration across the organization
• Solution oriented mind-set combined with a pragmatic approach
• A commitment to DNV’s Leadership Principles, including customer focus, people engagement, performance delivery and forward thinking
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
  
  

To facilitate a thorough evaluation of your application, we respectfully request the submission of the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter/Motivation Letter
• University Diplomas & Transcripts
• Reference Letters
  
  

Please note that we cannot proceed to the interview stage without the following documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV); Cover- /Motivation Letter; University Diplomas & Transcripts; Reference Letter(s). All documents shall preferably be submitted in English. Please provide them at your earliest convenience to ensure a smooth and timely assessment process. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.