Innovation Management

Innovation Management

All locations

Hamburg, Germany

Hellerup, Denmark

Oslo, Norway

London, United Kingdom

Business:

Energy Systems

Position type:

Full Time

Contract type:

Permanent Employee

Job ID:

6515

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Overview

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 worlds 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

Would you like to shape how renewable energy is certified worldwide? Are you motivated by developing new ideas, driving digital transformation, and working at the interface between engineering, innovation, and industry collaboration? We are looking for an engaged and forward‑thinking Innovation Manager to strengthen our Renewables Certification (RC) team.

Renewables Certification (RC) is part of the Energy Systems (ES) business area, which employs more than 6000 people globally. Renewables Certification (RC) holds global responsibility for Type Certification (TC), Component Certification (CC) and Project Certification (PC) for Renewables within ES.

Currently RC consists of more than 300+ experts across global locations, including Beijing, Boston, Busan, Copenhagen, Dresden, Esbjerg, Gdynia, Hamburg, Houston, Høvik, London, Shanghai, Taipei and Yokohama.

RC is the global market leader in Renewables Certification and is involved in 80% of all Project Certification for offshore wind farms worldwide, including offshore substations.

Role Summary

The Innovation Manager will play a key role in developing new service concepts and leading standardization efforts, while actively incorporating innovation initiatives from DNV to meet the specific needs of Renewables Certification (RC) customers. This position is instrumental in advancing our services including service specification, standards, and recommended practices through close collaboration with industry. It is expected to combine innovation leadership with hands-on engineering support in certification projects

The Innovation Manager will help ensure RC remains at the forefront of renewables, setting industry benchmarks and maintaining a competitive edge for certification. This approach supports our broader strategy and strengthens our position as a leader in shaping the future of renewable energy assurance.

Key Outcomes 12 to 24 Months

Lead and manage projects focused on service concepts and innovative workflows, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes.

Contribute to the development and implementation of standardisation processes

Work closely with the Digitalisation Manager and Product Leads to ensure coordinated innovation initiatives.

Engage with internal experts, customers, and stakeholders to identify trends, drive co-creation, and promote continuous improvement, positioning RC as a leader in future-ready certification services.