Area Manager, North America - DNV GL

Overview

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As Area Manager for North America you lead the Business Assurance strategy and performance across Canada and the U.S., owning the P&L and delivering growth, profitability, and operational excellence. You’ll oversee ~120 FTEs and drive market expansion, partnerships, and brand strength in the region. You will report to the Regional Manager, Americas and work with cross-functional teams to align processes and achieve strategic objectives. This role combines change leadership with hands-on business growth in a dynamic, remote-first environment.

Compensation / Benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Medical and Dental benefit plans
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program

Responsibilities
• Own the Business Assurance strategy, performance, and growth across the U.S. and Canada
• Manage the Area P&L (~520 MNOK) and drive financial and operational targets
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, and talent development
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly performance reviews for senior leadership
• Develop market growth strategies and strategic partnerships
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and align regional/global processes
• Champion the Business Assurance brand in the U.S. and Canada

Key requirements
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 3 years of leadership in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry
• Proven ability to manage a P&L and lead large, geographically xklufbp dispersed teams
• Experience driving organizational change and market expansion
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management
• Results-oriented with a customer-focused, pragmatic approach
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally
• leadership and people development
• excellent communication and stakeholder management
• change leadership and adaptability
• financial planning and budgeting
• P&L management
• market analysis and strategic planning