Senior VP, Service Area Manager for Midstream and Laboratories

Gl Noble Denton • Columbus, OH

90d

About The Position

DNV is seeking a Service Area Manager / Senior Vice President to lead our Mid/Downstream and Labs service area, which supports clients in enhancing the safety, reliability, and compliance of their pipeline portfolios. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence, while ensuring the long-term performance of the service area. You will provide strategic direction, strengthen client relationships, and foster a high-performance culture built on collaboration, innovation, and employee development. A strong foundation in Materials Science, pipeline integrity, and laboratory testing will enable you to guide multidisciplinary teams and deliver innovative solutions that meet client needs in an evolving energy landscape. This role is based at our DNV office in Columbus, Ohio, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of industry experience, with significant leadership responsibility.
• 10+ years leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams in a global, matrixed environment.
• Great communication and people leadership skills demonstrated by past work experience.
• Proven ability to design initiatives to execute strategy, grow businesses across customer segments, and deliver commercial results.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to drive thought leadership in Materials Science and pipeline reliability.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally for conferences, client, and internal meetings.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Materials Science, engineering, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Materials Science applications in energy infrastructure, failure analysis, and pipeline integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of initiatives that align with the DNV strategy and ensure long-term business success, focusing on revenue growth, profitability, service innovation, and talent development.
• Enhance efficiency, optimize business operations, and promote sustainable performance while encouraging innovation.
• Champion business development initiatives that leverage our expertise in pipeline integrity, corrosion and material performance to deepen client partnerships and open opportunities for new engagements.
• Inspire, guide, and empower about 125 employees to perform at their best, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and accountability.
• Strive for consistent, high-quality delivery of materials testing, forensic investigations and compliance assessments that exceeds customer expectations.
• Position DNV as a trusted advisor by promoting thought leadership and representing the company at industry events.
• Work effectively with other units within DNV, as well as business partners, to maximize value for our customers.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from
• Vision benefits
• Spending accounts - FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree