DNV

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 Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role

The Senior Consultant is responsible for coordinating people and processes to ensure that our projects are delivered on time and produce the desired results. Responsibilities include developing detailed project plans, ensuring resource availability and allocation and delivering every project on time and within budget and scope.

MAIN DUTIES

1. Project manage assigned client engagements to meet business objectives and exceed client expectations

2. Coordinate with the Technical Lead on technical activities relating to projects to achieve agreed deliverables within set deadlines and budgets

3. Monitor and manage budget and schedules

4. Adhere to quality management processes and ensure continuous improvement

5. Identify, manage and report on project risks and issues

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project manage assigned client engagements to meet business objectives and exceed client expectations

• Provide input on level of project management required during proposal/bid phase for proposed projects.
• Project manage assigned projects in accordance with Amplitude’s project and job management policies, procedures and processes.
• Set up and facilitate handover from proposal/bid stage through to job setup and commencement, including interaction with relevant Business Development Manager and/or Technical Stream Manager.
• In cooperation with the assigned Technical Lead, prepare and set up project into Amplitude’s project, time and invoicing systems in accordance with Amplitude’s policies.
• Set up and facilitate project kick off meetings (internal and external).
• Develop detailed project plans to track progress of projects.
• Provide written documentation and reports to all people and departments involved on the progress being made against deadlines.
• Monitor the efficient use and procurement of resources.
• Track overall project initiative progress.
• Track and model expectations and proposed changes to each strategic or project initiative.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and cost.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and change.
• Regularly interact and check in with key clients and address or coordinate resolution of issues identified.
• Close out projects in accordance with Amplitude’s quality management system.

2. Coordinate with the Technical Lead on technical activities relating to projects to achieve agreed deliverables within set deadlines and budgets

• Coordinate with the assigned Technical Lead on the work of individual team members throughout all phases of the project.
• Monitor progress of the project through interactions with the Technical Lead, including identification of physical percentage complete and monitoring of financial and physical progress using techniques such as earned value reporting. • Mentor and motivate the team, continuing to maintain good client relations throughout the project.
• Meet with other departments and resources on a regular basis. • Communicate regular progress updates to leadership and clients.
• Analyse project status and when necessary, revise the scope, schedule or budget to ensure project requirements can be met.
• Attend and if necessary, facilitate internal and client meetings where required and as a minimum where project budget, schedule or quality matters are to be discussed.

3. Monitor and manage budget and schedules

• Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Track financial aspects of the project, including billing, account collection and proposals.
• In cooperation with the Technical Lead, prepare contract documentations such as variations to price and schedule and ongoing client reporting as required.
• Liaise with Clients to resolve issues with budgets, variations and schedule/delivery.

4. Adhere to quality management processes and ensure continuous improvement • Ensure all projects assigned comply with Amplitude’s ISO9001 certified quality management system. • Work with other stakeholders to ensure that the business-related quality management systems conform to the requirements of the International Standard (ISO 9001). • Ensure that the processes are delivering their intended outputs within the team. • Uphold and promote a client focussed and continual improvement mindset in everyday operations within the team. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose new approaches for consideration.

5. Identify, manage and report on project risks and issues • Set up and facilitate regular meetings with Technical Leads on assigned projects and all other Job Managers on a regular basis to identify potential project risks. • Perform regular risk management to minimise project risks • Report risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate, as necessary, according to project work plan. This position description sets out the duties and responsibilities of the job at the time when it was provided to the employee. Such duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the job.

What we offer

• Wellbeing: DNV understands the importance of physical and mental wellbeing and aligned with our value of caring for our people, we have a ‘Be Well’ program in place.
• Bonus opportunity: We believe it is important to reward our employees with an annual discretionary profit scheme or sales incentive scheme – depending on your role.
• Insurances: DNV covers permanent employees for life and total permanent disability insurance as well as salary continuance insurance to safeguard you within our DNV Superannuation scheme.
• Parental and long service leave: DNV has a generous parental leave and long service leave policy.
• Hybrid work: We offer a hybrid work model to foster our culture while providing you with working flexibility.
• Professional membership: We will support you with membership fees for your relevant governing body applicable to your position.
• Social activities: To foster our culture, we enjoy regular social get togethers.
• Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*

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

Qualifications

1. Use internal IT, accounting and file management systems

2. Workplace Health and Safety Management protocols

3. Company policy and procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Primarily seated and office-based

2. Flexibility to work outside of business hours (events, international time zones, additional group/company support)

External Qualification

1.Minimum bachelor’s degree in related technical field, certification in project management or business administration.

2.Excellent levels of written and verbal communication, with the ability to take on feedback and implement measures for improvement.

3.Proficiency working in a multi-application digital environment.

4.Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills.

5.Legal right to work in country

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

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