Head of Section - Enterprise Data Enablement

All locations
  • Oslo, Norway
  • Gdynia, Poland
  • Pune, India
Business:
Global Shared Services
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
6289
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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 GSS

As the internal support organization for DNV and DNV owned companies, we deliver shared services within Human Resources, Finance, IT and Real Estate & Procurement to DNV globally. Our mission is to enable DNV to grow, succeed with its business goals and improve competitiveness. Customer experience is at the core of everything we do. GSS is responsible for many of the tools, processes and daily routines that create the backbone of DNV. 

About the role

Enterprise Architecture, Data and Security is a global unit within GSS IT, responsible for enterprise architecture, data and analytics, integrations, automation, and IT security governance. As part of the ongoing Data and Analytics Transformation, the organization is moving from a legacy Business Intelligence Competency Centre (BICC) model to a federated, dual enablement model from January 2026.

Two Data and Analytics sections have been established as part of this model: Enterprise Data Enablement, focusing on enterprise data domains and corporate reporting, and Business Data Enablement, focusing on business-domain and production data platforms in close collaboration with the Business Areas.

The Enterprise Data Enablement unit has been established to deliver trusted and scalable enterprise data capabilities, including corporate reporting, analytics, and self-service, with emphasis on enterprise data domains such as Finance, People, and Customer/CRM.

The unit is a key contributor to the GSS Data and Analytics Transformation and plays an important role in the migration of the enterprise data warehouse and analytics platform to Microsoft Fabric in 2026.

Your main responsibilities include as a Head of Section - Enterprise Data Enablement:

  • Line management and competence development of the Enterprise Data Enablement team, including development and operations teams in Norway, Poland, and India
  • Manage and enhance enterprise data and analytics capabilities (e.g. data warehouse, lakehouse, ingestion, and semantic layers) on our platforms
  • Develop and maintain central solutions, such as cross-domain datasets, enterprise reporting, and shared analytics capabilities
  • Service ownership for enterprise data enablement, including enterprise data warehouse and analytics platform
  • Contribute to the GSS Data and Analytics Transformation and evolving ways of working
  • Drive increased self-service analytics and AI-enabled capabilities
  • Act as a key interface towards senior stakeholders across enterprise data domains
  • Ensure alignment between enterprise data domains and domain-specific initiatives
  • Support and oversee the migration to Microsoft Fabric
  • Collaborate closely with architecture, security, platform, and delivery teams within GSS IT
  • Balance stable enterprise services with responsiveness to evolving business needs

What we offer

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape DNV’s enterprise data and analytics capabilities during a major transformation. You will work in an international environment with strong professional communities and opportunities for growth, contributing to DNV’s purpose of making the world safer, smarter, and greener.

  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
  • A supportive and inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages collaboration
  • A work environment committed to diversity and continuous learning
  • A collaborative culture that encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package, in addition to a global profit share scheme
  • Plenty of opportunities for our employees to connect through social and professional networks

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.

About you

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with a strong combination of leadership capability, enterprise data competence, and stakeholder orientation:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in IT, computer science, business administration, or equivalent
  • Solid experience with enterprise data warehouse and data platform environments, including architecture best practices
  • Good understanding of enterprise data domains such as Finance, People/HR, and Customer/CRM
  • Experience with Microsoft-based data and analytics technologies (e.g. Azure Synapse, Azure Analytics Services, Power BI)
  • Experience with Informatica Cloud or similar enterprise data ingestion tools
  • Experience with, or strong interest in, Microsoft Fabric and modern data platform concepts (e.g. medallion architecture)
  • Proven ability to manage demanding stakeholders across different organizational levels
  • Preferably experience from business relationships management and/or internal key account management
  • Line management experience or readiness for a people leadership role
  • Strong interest in transformation and change, including self-service and AI-enabled analytics
  • Proficiency in English, written and oral

Personal Attributes
The right candidate is:

  • Comfortable leading through change and transformation
  • Service-oriented, while able to set clear priorities
  • Confident in engaging senior stakeholders
  • Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented
  • Motivated by building strong teams and developing people

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

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.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

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.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

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.