Sales & Technology Lead FACTS
Arnhem - Netherlands
Job Summary
FlexGrid-HV is DNVs specialized global venture focused on providing strategic advisory engineering and assurance services in High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) and Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS). These technologies are pivotal for integrating renewable energy enhancing grid stability and ensuring efficient long-distance power transmission essential for achieving a sustainable energy future.
As the worlds leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors we help industries and governments tonavigate the numerous transitions taking place in the energy industry as it moves from fossil sources to renewable energy. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement and support our customers to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.
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.
You will join our innovative FlexGrid HV venture dedicated to scaling up HVDC and FACTS technologies globally. We work with diverse clientsutilities system operators developers investors government agencies EPCs and OEMsoffering services that range from Technical Advisory and Owners Engineering to Independent Engineering and Strategic advisory. Your leadership and expertise will directly contribute to shaping the future of high-voltage electricity transmission.
Responsibilities
As our new joiner to our FlexGrid venture you will collaborate with skilled passionate colleagues in a dynamic international setting. Each day brings exciting challenges and opportunities to work with diverse topics projects and clients. You will have flexibility to shape your role and make a real impact in the team and on our benefits on offer:
- Healthy work/life balance combined with 38 hours work week.
- Hybrid working model 3 days office 2 days home office.
- Opportunities for personal growth: based on your experience we will create a plan together with you for your personal development for the next years. We will do this through ourphilosophy: 70% learning on the job 20% coaching and 10% training.
- You will be given the opportunity to grow into a people leadership or a commercial leading role where you sell lead and execute projects to help our customers succeed and therefore achieve our mission to promote an equitable energy transition.
Qualifications
Are you passionate about FACTS (and HVDC) technology the role it plays in advancing the energy transition and about Sales BD leading growth globally
Join us at DNV as Sales & Technology Lead FACTS and play a key part in building our FACTS consultancy business developing cutting-edge FACTS transmission solutions that enhance affordability sustainability and reliability in electricity networks worldwide.
As our Sales & Technology Lead for FACTS you will be responsible for growing DNVs FACTS consultancy business globally. You will interact closely with our customers working closely with our Key Account Managers and Regional Business Managers achieving order intake and revenue. You will also be responsible for FACTS thought leadership FACTS proposition development and positioning as well as optimizing the competence level and capacity of the FACTS consultants within DNV. You will safeguard the technical quality of our offers as well the delivery of our services working closely together with our Bid- and Project Managers and the team of FACTS consultants. You will present at conferences and represent DNV towards major technology institutes (e.g. IEEE IEC CIGRE). You will report to the Head of FlexGrid HV and be part of the global management team. This role offers flexibility in work location with a preference for working out of our Arnhem (Netherlands) office out of one of our UK offices or alternatively in one of DNVs alternative office locations in South Africa (Johannesburg) or Europe.
We are looking for a collaborative professional whos excited to contribute their expertise in FACTS their market understanding stakeholder network business development- sales and managerial experience and competences. If youre passionate about sales business development and delivering innovative solutions thrive in diverse teams and enjoy making a real impact this role is for you.
Additionally we are looking for:
- A university degree (preferably a masters degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field) and have preferably 5 or more years of experience in FACTS business development sales and projects.
- You have solid technical knowledge of FACTS integration studies software tools and regulatory standards.
- Youre curious and solution-focused using your expertise to create innovative ideas and drive opportunities.
- You thrive in dynamic diverse and collaborative international and multi-cultural environments.
- Youre a clear communicator who excels at simplifying complex concepts and youre open to traveling (some 20% of the time) to connect with clients attend conferences visit project sites and meet with colleagues.
About Company
Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV enables organizations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business.