Experienced Project Manager

All locations

• Esbjerg, Denmark
• Hamburg, Germany

Business:
Energy Systems

Position type:
Full Time

Contract type:
Permanent Employee

Job ID:
7629

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

Join DNV and help shape a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future
At DNV, we are committed to safeguarding life, property, and the environment. We combine deep technical expertise with digital innovation to help our customers manage risk and improve performance across energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.

We are looking for an Experienced Project Manager with a strong background in Process Safety, Technical Safety, and/or Electrical Safety to lead complex technical projects and deliver high-value solutions to our clients.

This role is ideal for a technically competent leader who enjoys working at the interface between engineering excellence, stakeholder management, and project execution.

The Role
As an Experienced Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, quality, and budget while maintaining DNV's high standards for technical excellence and customer satisfaction.

You will work closely with clients, technical specialists, and business leaders to deliver safety-related projects supporting major industrial and energy developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical safety projects across multiple industries.
• Drive project planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery.
• Manage commercial, contractual, technical, and operational aspects of projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary specialist teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with DNV methodologies, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Monitor project performance, risks, resource allocation, and financial outcomes.
• Prepare and present project status reports to clients and senior management.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation, and tender submissions.
• Mentor junior project managers and technical specialists.

What we offer

What We Offer

• Meaningful work supporting safety, sustainability, and energy transition.
• Global collaboration with leading technical experts.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A culture built on trust, respect, and continuous learning.

Why You’ll Love Working at DNV
At DNV, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find a place to make a meaningful impact.

We offer:

• A purpose-driven culture that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation.
• Global career opportunities and continuous professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.
• The chance to work on projects that truly matter — from energy transition to industrial decarbonization.

Join us and use your expertise to help DNV and our clients build trust and advance safety in a changing world.

Apply today and be part of a global team committed to safeguarding the future.

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

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Process Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience within:
  • Process Safety
  • Technical Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Risk Management
  • Major Hazard Facilities
  • Energy or Industrial Projects

Project Management Experience

• Extensive experience managing complex technical projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience.

Certifications
One or more of the following certifications is highly desirable:

• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• PMI PMP (Project Management Professional)
• DNV Project Management Excellence (PME)
• IPMA Certification
• Agile Project Management certifications are considered an advantage.

Preferred Experience
Experience with one or more of the following areas is desirable:

• HAZID / HAZOP Studies
• SIL Assessments
• Functional Safety
• QRA and Risk Assessments
• Fire and Explosion Analysis
• Electrical Safety Compliance
• ATEX / IECEx
• Safety Case Development
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Renewable Energy Projects
• Offshore Oil & Gas
• Energy Transition Projects

What we are looking for
You are:

• Purpose-driven and passionate about making a positive impact.
• Customer-focused and committed to creating long-term value.
• Collaborative, thriving in diverse and international teams.
• Trustworthy, acting with integrity and professionalism.
• Analytical, able to solve complex technical and business challenges.
• Results-oriented, taking ownership and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Curious and innovative, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement.
• Resilient, capable of navigating uncertainty and managing competing priorities.

Leadership Attributes

• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to engage both technical experts and senior executives.
• Capable of driving alignment across stakeholders with competing interests.
• Proactive and decisive, while maintaining a collaborative leadership style.

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.

Benefits
Please note that some benefits may vary depending on location, business area, and employment terms. Please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share
You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance
Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes
We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development
We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working
Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization
You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture
We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards
We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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