Head of Solution Strategy & Innovation

All locations
  • Oakland, CA, United States
  • Houston, TX, United States
  • Chalfont, PA, United States
  • Oak Brook, IL, United States
  • Phoenix, AZ, United States
  • Las Vegas, NV, United States
  • Jersey City, NJ, United States
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
4551
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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 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

DNV’s Energy Management (EM) team is seeking a collaborative and thoughtful professional to help shape how we deliver clean energy solutions for utilities, government agencies, and market partners. As the Head of Solution Strategy & Innovation, you will guide the development of proposals and solution strategies that align our technology capabilities—across software, analytics, and delivery support—with the needs of public and regulated energy programs.

You will help shape pricing approaches, communicate product value, and support innovation efforts that make our services more accessible and impactful. This work includes close collaboration with product, customer enablement, IT, and analytics teams to ensure our offerings are practical, scalable, and grounded in client needs.

You will work in close coordination with EM Technology leadership, the Market Growth & Development team, and operational and customer-facing teams. This role also includes contributing to pitch content and proposal materials, with attention to clear communication, user experience, and effective presentation.

This role is based at our DNV office in Katy, TX; Oakland, CA; Chalfont, PA; Oak Brook, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Las Vegas, NV; Jersey City, NJ and Dublin, OH, 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. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the end-to-end strategy and coordination of RFP responses that incorporate software, data, and system architecture elements in a way that aligns with client requirements and DNV’s platform capabilities.
  • Work cross-functionally with EM Technology leadership, Legal, Market Growth & development, and customer operations teams to shape offerings grounded in our technical capabilities.
  • Define solution architecture narratives and contribute to technical volumes of proposals in close partnership with EM leadership, the Customer Enablement team, product managers, data scientists, and engineering leads.
  • Manage pricing strategy with awareness of system design, integration requirements, and support costs.
  • Drive alignment between solution development investments and financial goals by contributing to revenue tracking and ensuring innovation efforts are prioritized based on market growth opportunities.
  • Translate complex technical components into clear, compelling customer-facing proposal content and visuals.
  • Coordinate innovation efforts tied to technical delivery—including pilots, new digital workflows, and solution enhancements.
  • Monitor market and policy trends to anticipate future technical needs and inform the innovation roadmap.

What we offer
  • 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

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

As required by the Pay Transparency laws in Colorado, New York City, California, Washington, and Connecticut, DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for roles that may be hired in those locations. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the states of Colorado, New York City, NY, California, Washington, and Connecticut only, the range of starting pay for this role is $135,000 - $155,000 USD.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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About you

What is Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information systems, data science, energy systems, or a related field or equivalent experience with product, platform, or solution design.
  • 5+ years of experience in a technology-driven strategy, solution design, or innovation leadership role
  • Ability to understand and translate software, platform, or analytics capabilities into strategic solution offerings
  • Proven experience contributing to RFP responses, including technical content development, pricing input, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong collaboration skills across technical, legal, operational, and market-facing teams
  • Familiarity with energy efficiency, electrification, demand flexibility, utility customer experience, rate enrollment, renewables, or related digital platforms.
  • Excellent written, visual, and verbal English communication skills with an ability to translate complex offerings into customer-focused narratives
  • We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is Preferred

  • Background in energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, electrification, or utility SaaS platforms
  • Experience in productized services, innovation portfolio management, or technical pre-sales
  • Understanding of UI/UX principles and how they apply to proposal presentation and solution packaging
**Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position**

Benefits

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.

Personal Development

You’ll have a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. Whether it’s building your network, having resources to plan and realise your career goals or enjoying genuine freedom to satisfy your curiosity, we’ll make sure you’re always growing and developing.

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.

401(k)

DNV provides the option for eligible employees to enroll in our professional managed 401(k) plan. We’ll match up to a percentage of employee elected investment, which will become fully vested after a few years.

Healthcare and more

You’ll have multiple medical plans to choose from including Dental, Vision, RX plans, AD&D, Critical Illness, ST/LT Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Virtual TalkSpace Therapy.

Additional benefits

ID theft protection, generous PTO accrual, company paid holidays, discounted pet insurance, charitable donation matching, additional vacation hours purchase plan, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement.

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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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.