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This role owns the P&L for both countries and is responsible for driving profitable growth, overseeing logistics and operational performance, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring successful execution of the business strategy.\nThe Area Manager leads a business generating approximately 520 MNOK in annual revenue and oversees a workforce of approximately 120 FTEs across Canada, the United States and Mexico. This role is accountable for the effective management of all business operations, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, resource allocation, and budget management. The Area Manager is also responsible for delivering accurate monthly and quarterly business performance reports, ensuring operational excellence, financial discipline, and achievement of strategic objectives across the region.\nThe Area Manager will report to the Regional Manager, Americas. The Area Manager role will work actively on change management, company growth and improvement of sales. You will be responsible for building the Business Assurance brand in U.S. and Canada.\nThis is a remote position that is based out of one of our DNV offices in AZ, CA, FL, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TX, and Washington D.C. with travel up to 30% domestic or international.\nFurther details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.\nWhat You'll Do\nStrategy & Business PerformanceOwn the Business Assurance strategy, performance, and growth agenda across the U.S. and Canada.\nSet and drive key business objectives, KPIs, and financial targets.\nDevelop and execute market growth strategies to expand revenue, profitability, and market share.\nIdentify strategic partnerships and market opportunities that strengthen the Business Assurance business.\n\nFinancial & Operational LeadershipMaintain full accountability for the Area P&L (approximately 520 MNOK) and overall business performance.\nLead budget planning, forecasting, and performance management to ensure achievement of financial objectives.\nDrive operational excellence, resource optimization, and productivity across the region.\nOversee workforce planning, recruitment, talent development, and organizational capability growth.\n\nReporting & GovernancePrepare and present monthly and quarterly business performance reviews for senior leadership.\nEnsure accurate, consistent, and timely reporting across all business functions.\nEstablish effective governance and reporting processes to support informed decision-making.\n\nStakeholder & Market LeadershipBuild strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and business results.\nPartner with regional and global teams to align processes, systems, and best practices.\nProvide market insights and recommendations to influence strategy, service development, and commercial priorities.\nChampion and strengthen the Business Assurance brand across the U.S. and Canada.\n\nKey Performance Indicators:EBIT Targets \nAnnual sales targets\nRevenue Targets\nEmployee Engagement\nCustomer Satisfaction\n\nGenerous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)\nMultiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits\nSpending accounts - FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA\nEmployer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace\n401(k) with company match\nCompany provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits\nEducation reimbursement program\nFlexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities\nCharitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program\nVolunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company \nCareer advancement opportunities\n**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**\nDNV 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 $150,000 USD - $210,000 USD.\n12.14.2026\nDNV 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.\nDNV 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 (). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.\nFor more information \nhttps://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal\n What Is Required\nBachelor's degree \nMinimum of three (3) years of leadership experience within the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry.\nExtensive leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering business growth and operational results.\nDemonstrated understanding of managing a P&L and leading large, geographically dispersed teams.\nExperience driving organizational change, transformation, and market expansion.\nStrong commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.\nResults-oriented leader with a customer-focused and pragmatic approach.\nWillingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.\nCompetency Requirements:Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and 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