Business Excellence Partner

The role and impact
We are looking for an experienced business partner, with strong lean competence to be part of our Business Excellence team. 

You will take a key role as a business partner in a selected function, driving our ambition towards increased stability, efficiency, and scalability. You must be passionate about gaining business results through management systems design and people development. Additionally, you can develop functional strategies for the direction and sequence of business excellence implementation. 

In this role, you will be a change agent and business improvement leader, driving excellence through the implementation of systems and people development. You will be the expert in coaching and developing leaders in improvement techniques and maturing a Lean mindset. In addition, you will conduct coaching and training in all levels of our organization and take the lead in communicating and deploying our strategy and way of working to our colleagues.

The primary location is in Lyngby, but you will also be working from our location in Frederikssund. 

What you’ll bring 
We are looking for an individual who can identify, quantify, and "sell" cross-functional business improvement opportunities from an end-to-end perspective. Our focus will be on your leadership style and Lean competencies, as well as your experiences in using Lean to achieve results and develop people. You have expertise in the field of Lean, with a proven track record of designing and implementing, and you have strong problem-solving skills, with proficiency in systematic problem-solving techniques.

Other key qualifications we are seeking include:

• A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a business with a strong emphasis on Lean and Change Management
• A highly visual and structured approach, working persistently to achieve business results
• Expertise in the field of management systems that deliver tangible business outcomes
• Experience with stakeholder management and leadership development across all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication, listening, and training skills, with a passion for teaching others the application of lean principles and systems
• Strong coaching ability, with a genuine interest and capability to develop people and transfer learning to others
• The ability to connect strategy to tactical and operational actions, and a motivation for implementation that requires facilitation and change management
• The ability to see opportunities beyond limitations, and a talent for combining theory with pragmatic solutions.  

Having multi-industry experience is an advantage.

Why join us
At Topsoe, we’re problem solvers. In every role, across every office, you’ll find people passionate about finding the right answers. For over 80 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, always focused on solving some of the world’s biggest challenges together. We believe great results start with collaboration and respect, where every idea is heard and can drive real change. You’ll join a team of dedicated experts, united by a commitment to perfecting our craft and delivering real impact. We don’t just promise change – we make it happen. And with your contributions, we’re shaping a more sustainable future with solutions that truly matter.

We prioritize the safety and well-being of our employees and are committed to maintaining a safe work environment where everyone looks out for each other's health and safety.

Your new team
You will be joining a team of resolute and dedicated people that will take the time to communicate and support others, and who believe that making lasting changes is a people thing. You will feel the support of your close colleagues to overcome shared challenges.

How you can apply
If you would like to be part of a team of skilled and professional colleagues in an informal organization, please submit your documents in English.

Please contact David Pearson, Head of Business Excellence, phone +45 27752865, email xdpe@topsoe.com if you want to know more about the position.

Application deadline: July 8th, 2025. 

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their gender, age, religion, disability, ethnic background, and geographical location. We encourage individuals from diverse cultures and countries to apply and contribute to our global team.

To ensure a secure and trustworthy work environment, our recruitment process may include background checks and criminal record requests.

To headhunters: Thank you for your interest in our company. However, we would like to inform you that we have a dedicated internal team managing our recruitment process. We kindly request that you refrain from reaching out to us regarding potential candidates. Thank you for your understanding.

About us 
Topsoe is a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition.

Built on decades of scientific research and innovation, we are working with customers and partners to drive energy resiliency and to achieve their sustainability goals.

We offer world-leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals, and we provide technologies needed to produce low-carbon and conventional fuels and chemicals as well as ensuring clean air.

We were founded in 1940 and are headquartered in Denmark, with over 2,800 employees serving customers all around the globe. To learn more, visit www.topsoe.com. 

At Topsoe we strive towards having a safe work environment. We are aware of the risks in our work and continuously optimize our safety procedures.