Managing Director, Digital Platforms and Product Innovation

The Managing Director, Digital Platforms & Product Innovation executes the strategy and delivery of Energy Systems' flagship digital platform designed to transform due-diligence and advisory processes across the entire energy value chain. This platform establishes a unified digital foundation that enhances consistency, transparency, workflow efficiency, and decision confidence for customers and teams engaged in project evaluation, validation, and advisory work. 

Operating within the global Growth, Innovation & Digital organization, the role guides platform vision, development, commercialization, and global adoption. It brings together engineering, AI, data science, customer enablement, and domain experts to deliver a scalable digital capability that strengthens how DNV supports customers across markets. 

After the platform reaches maturity and scale, the leader will guide the next phase: creating shared digital components, interoperability standards, and a cohesive approach to product-related innovation that elevates digital enablement across Energy Systems. 

Our organizational culture and how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our teams work every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society. We strive to achieve our purpose through the success of our customers and to operate as a high-performing, innovative organization. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world. 

This role can be based out of one of our DNV offices in Toronto, ON;  It offers a dynamic hybrid schedule in which employees typically spend three days per week working from a DNV office or client site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You'll Do 

Strategic Platform Leadership 

• Define and lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for executing the digital platform transforming due-diligence and advisory processes across the energy value chain. 
• Oversee the product organization responsible for translating strategy into a clear, actionable roadmap and delivery plan. 
• Align platform direction with Energy Systems' global priorities, innovation strategy, and customer needs. 
• Direct cross-functional execution with disciplined prioritization and clear outcomes. 

Customer Value, Adoption & Enablement 

• Develop the adoption and customer value model, incorporating structured feedback loops from customers, usage analytics, and domain experts. 
• Equip internal teams with enablement materials, training, and support frameworks to ensure consistent, confident deployment. 
• Maintain a human-centered approach to platform design and refinement. 

Commercialization & Market Positioning 

• Define commercial models including pricing, licensing, packaging, and partnership structures that support sustainable growth. 
• Collaborate with Global Key Account Management Organization, regional Business Development leads and Marketing and Communications teams to shape messaging, customer journeys, and go-to-market execution. 
• Support regional teams in demonstrating measurable customer impact and strengthening market positioning. 

Technology, Data & Responsible Innovation 

• Partner with engineering, AI, and data teams to translate technical and domain insight into scalable, insight-driven platform capabilities. 
• Promote responsible AI use, integration frameworks, reusable digital components, and strong data governance. 
• Define interoperability standards and shared digital elements that accelerate future innovation across offerings. 

Operational Excellence & Performance Management 

• Establish a predictable operating rhythm focused on delivery quality, transparency, and continuous improvement. 
• Set KPIs for engagement, performance, customer outcomes, and commercial progress. 
• Strengthen operational alignment across product, engineering, customer enablement, and business teams. 

Innovation Alignment & External Influence 

• Lead alignment of product-related innovation across Energy Systems to ensure a cohesive digital strategy and shared innovation foundations. 
• Represent DNV's digital direction in strategic customer engagements, partnerships, and industry forums. 

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefit plans available to all employees

• Special programs – Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family

• Workplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match

• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits

• Education Assistance Program

• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities

• Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub

• Advancement opportunities

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

DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this role is $200,000 - $275,000.

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

What is Required

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree is required

• 10 or more years leading platforms or SaaS products in complex global or technical environments

• Proven success guiding cross-functional teams across software, AI, UX, data, and customer enablement

• Experience integrating advanced analytics or AI into digital products responsibly and at scale

• Strong communication and influencing skills in matrixed organizations

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills 

• We conduct pre-employment background screening

What is Preferred 

• Master's degree or equivalent senior experience in digital product leadership

• Experience across the energy value chain or adjacent technical sectors

• Familiarity with due-diligence, advisory, or project evaluation processes

• Track record leading platform strategy, commercialization, and enterprise innovation

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*