Head of Section, Measurements
DNV · Oakland, CA · 5 days ago
HybridBusiness Development$100k–$165k/yrFull-time
About the role
RDN Energy Systems’ Renewables and Power Grids is seeking a Head of Section, Measurements to support the strategic ambitions of the department and ensure future readiness. This role is responsible for optimizing business operations, driving innovation, and fostering a high-performing culture.
Responsibilities
- Build, implement, and maintain the Measurements and Testing business plan.
- Ensure efficient and consistent delivery of services in line with customer expectations.
- Optimize business performance through delivery management, cost-efficient business operations, and improved utilization rate.
- Drive innovation by proposing new improvements, tools, and business practices to enhance leadership position in the industry.
- Empower employees, foster professional growth and progression, and encourage employee retention through personnel evaluation process, coaching, and mentoring.
- Create a flexible workforce and automate workflows to manage variable workload.
- Build and strengthen a strong internal culture based on company's values.
- Support the Head of Department in strategy and decision-making.
- Stimulate a high-performing culture, set direction, be output-driven, and act as a role model for inspiring employee experience.
- Ensure the right number of staff with the right capabilities and promote team capabilities internally and externally.
- Actively collaborate with Service Area Leaders and corresponding roles in other business lines to evolve the service portfolio and capture customer opportunities.
- Owes talent pipeline and development of technical talent/future needed capabilities.
- Foster an inclusive culture where employees can grow, feel valued, and have a sense of belonging.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5+) years of relevant industry experience.
- Three (3+) years of professional experience in Measurements, Power Curve Testing, Resource Assessment.
- Experience in managing a team, with the proven ability to develop a high-performing culture in a fast-paced changing and complex environment.
- Proven leadership skills to engage, develop, and motivate employees.
- Demonstrated excellence in written English communication and presentation abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in relevant field such as engineering or physical science.
- Willingness and ability to travel, up to 25% of the time.
- Five (5+) years of leadership experience with the ability to strategize, inspire, and achieve goals.
- Two (2+) years in an innovation and/or product management role.