Join DHI as Strategy and Executive Assistant

Are you a dynamic, commercially savvy professional with a talent for strategic project management and business development? DHI, a leading advisory and engineering business in the water sector, is searching for an energetic Strategy and Executive Assistant (EA) to our CEO. This is your chance to play a crucial role in guiding DHI’s future from our headquarters in Denmark.

Your role

Facilitating strategy execution: Reporting directly to the CEO, you will serve as a sparring partner for the Executive Leadership Team to advance and implement our five-year DHI+ strategy. Take leadership in selected strategic projects, ensuring they are aligned with and effectively execute our business objectives. You will also be responsible for facilitating the annual strategy meeting, as well as preparing strategy execution plans, monitoring progress and present status to the ELT.

Ensuring relevant and efficient executive meetings: You will be responsible for planning and organising executive meetings, ensuring that the agenda reflects business needs, and that material is relevant and value adding. This includes meetings in the Executive Leadership Team, with the BoD Chairmanship, and the Board of Directors. Responsibilities include preparing meeting materials, recording minutes, and following up on action plans.

Proactively plan and manage external stakeholder engagement: Enhance and facilitate interactions between DHIs CEO and key strategic stakeholders, including clients, partners, governmental officials and more. This involves preparing the meeting with colleagues and following through on actions. It also involves ensuring that DHI is represented strategically and effectively to strengthen our position and relationships in the industry.

What you bring

• Experience: 3-5 years in strategic project management or business development, preferably in engineering, advisory, or technical industries.
• Education: Master’s degree in business administration or similar from CBS (Copenhagen Business School) or equivalent.
• Communication skills: Fluent in Danish and English, with superior written and verbal communication skills, including exceptional power point skills to create compelling and informative presentations.
• Technical proficiency: Possesses a keen aptitude for data and numbers, underpinned by a robust business acumen. 
• Personal profile: Outgoing and with a proactive, structured approach to tasks. Exhibits the ability to work independently, efficiently managing responsibilities and driving projects to completion.

DHI offers

• A pioneering environment: Join an organisation that spearheads technological innovation within the water industry. For over half a century, DHI has dedicated itself to advancing and disseminating knowledge of water environments. Operating throughout the entire water cycle, we continuously pioneer new methods to utilise, manage, and live with water and protect water-related ecosystems.
• Long-term development and career opportunities: Join us and thrive in an environment where your development is prioritised and supported. 
• Diverse teamwork: Collaborate with a varied team across different geographies, all united in their passion to make a significant environmental impact.
• Flexible work arrangements: Enjoy the flexibility of working from our modern headquarters or from home, depending on the tasks at hand.
• Global exposure: Anticipate approximately 20 days of travel annually, offering opportunities to work with international teams.

Are you ready to shape the future of DHI?

• Apply now by following the link below to submit your CV and a brief motivational statement. We do not require a cover letter.
• For further details, contact Ann-Louise Elkjær, SVP People & Communications, at alel@dhigroup.com or +45 20338693.
• Application deadline: 24 May 2024. We encourage you to submit your application promptly as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

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