Description
Local Unit & Position Description:
DNV – Digital Solutions (DS) is seeking a Product Delivery Manager to join our Software Engineering operation that is responsible for driving the technology strategy for the software business and for developing world class domain rich software which is offered in multiple channels and through multiple platforms (desktop, hosted, Software as a Service). Software Engineering consists of 430 people in six Product Centres worldwide and two common Centres of Excellence.
The position of Product Delivery Manager for the CFD software portfolio, currently comprising the KFX and Exsim Products, will report to the Head of Plant Product Centre and work closely with the CFD Team in Trondheim and the Plant Product Management Team.
Much of the CFD software development is influenced and funded by large Joint Industry Projects (JIP) with major energy companies, in combination with feedback from the market and customers. You will be responsible for ensuring delivery on both sets of needs which inform and drive the Product Roadmap. You will also contribute to advanced advisory services.
Two of DNV’s key strategic growth objectives are focussed on digital transformation and energy transition, and these strategic objectives are reflected in the CFD development priorities. In addition, we have ongoing activities to Cloud enable our CFD software. You will be involved in planning and scheduling this work and ensuring relevant new features are included in commercial releases of the software.
Tasks may include
Work closely with the modelling and development teams in CFD Solutions and across the Plant Product Centre with responsibility for delivering new releases of the CFD software products
Work closely with industry partners through JIPs for future development of KFX-Exsim
Collaborate with Product Managers to agree on Roadmap priorities and ensure that these are delivered effectively on time and within budget
Elaborate roadmaps into features, stories, and tasks to define detailed requirements as well as understanding what needs to be built and delivered to customers and how to build it from a technical perspective
Manage the detailed Product backlog in Azure DevOps (ADO) and plan release scheduling, scope, and timeline in close collaboration with Product Managers
Coordinate development sprints with Scrum-Masters across Scrum Teams according to agreed release schedule
Close collaboration with other Product Delivery Managers to contribute to integration across the risk product portfolio
Support in customer facing activities, such as business development and sales
Support to the marketing team in delivering user conferences, webinars, marketing material, articles, press releases, release notes, white papers etc
Lead the development and delivery of CFD training materials and courses
Position Qualifications:
MSc or PhD degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
3+ years of experience in relevant areas, such as fluid dynamics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, fire dynamics, chemistry and/or advanced mathematics
Good knowledge and experience in CFD modelling
Experience with the industrial use of KFX-Exsim as well as other CFD software used for safety analysis is an advantage
Knowledge of activities such as chemical process risk analysis, safety engineering, integrity management and environmental impact analysis is preferrable
Experience with agile software development processes is an advantage
Experience with high-performance computer languages such as C, C++ and Fortran is an advantage
Good at developing and maintaining external and relationships and networks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in English
We offer
This is a challenging role and offers a unique opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading CFD software teams for safety applications
We are building a team for the future with strong focus on the energy transition and digital transformation, and you will play an important role in this
You will be a part of a creative and enthusiastic modelling and development group working to shape the future for safety software
Your role close to the market and users will impact the future direction of the software development
Furtermore, DNV offers:
A meaningful job with one of Norway’s most attractive employers. We are ranked #3 in the Young Professional Attractiveness Index 2020 and Norway’s most attractive employer 2019 by Randstad.
A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development
Great colleagues who value teamwork and support
Attractive total compensation package
6 weeks annual vacation
International working environment
Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance
Interesting and challenging projects, both national and international
Be part of a world-leading company that has a global reach with more than 12 000 employees around to world and is headquartered in Norway.
The possibility to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV
For further information, please contact:
Trond Evanger, Head of CFD Solutions at +47 977 32 747 / Nic Cavanagh, Head of Plant Product Centre at +44 07770465761
If you're interested in applying, please submit your CV and cover letter in English.
Please be informed you may be requested to provide DNV with additional documents for a background check.
You will be hired on local conditions.
Company & Business Area Description:
DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.
We are a world-leading provider of digital solutions and software applications with focus on the energy, maritime and healthcare markets. Our solutions are used worldwide to manage risk and performance for wind turbines, electric grids, pipelines, processing plants, offshore structures, ships, and more. Supported by our domain knowledge and Veracity assurance platform, we enable companies to digitize and manage business critical activities in a sustainable, cost-efficient, safe and secure way.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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!