*This role can be based anywhere in the US. Travel of 70% is required.
Allow us to introduce ourselves
dss is a leading operations management consulting firm offering a range of advisory and implementation transformational services in Operational Risk Operational Excellence and Sustainability enabled by Learning & Development and Digital Technologies.
dss has employees across the globe offering services primarily in the Metals & Mining Chemicals Oil & Gas Utilities Manufacturing Consumer Products and Financial Services industries.
With our DuPont industrial operations heritage and expertise in operational risk management operations excellence learning & development data analytics & digital technology our capabilities provide an integrated transformational solution to enable clients to realize their business goals.
At dss we have established an inclusive culture where everyone contributes has the chance to develop and display their talents in solving challenging client problems. We are a team-based culture and thus we look for people that operate well in this environment are intellectually curious and adaptive in ensuring their contribution fits within the evolving themes and dynamics of our projects.
The Role
dss services fall into three core areasoperational risk management operational excellence and sustainabilityeach bolstered by learning development and culture change solutions and digital technologies. Teams around the globe work with clients in metals and mining chemicals oil and gas power and utilities agriculture food and beverage industrial and manufacturing and private equity.
You will work with leading industrial companies to improve their footprint keep their people and communities safe and deliver value to our clients transforming their cultures processes and capabilities for sustainable long-term results and at all levels from executives to operators.
We are currently hiring broadly at the Consultant level with a particular focus on metals and mining manufacturing and oil and gas. Were ideally looking for someone whos worked in both consulting and industry especially within these sectors but were always eager to connect with talented people whose paths might look a little different.
Responsibilities:
You will work across industry sectors with a team of experienced consultants and subject matter experts to help our clients improve their operational capabilities. Youll be aligned to a primary industry group but engage in work that spans multiple sectors.
You will be involved in all aspects of client projects from day 1: you will help structure and prepare projects join key client interactions and generate senior management outputs
Contribute to the delivery of client engagements to develop safety leadership and culture reduce operational risks and enhance systems and capabilities for safety and risk management
Deliver assessments design and deliver training and coaching programs and develop operational risk management systems
Facilitate workshops deliver coaching provide technical advice to clients and develop risk and safety systems
Manage projects to ensure the effective execution of the project including project planning project governance and risk management
This position will allow you to apply and expand your analytical and problem-solving skills across a variety of industries for both domestic and international clients
Qualifications:
A self-starter who is able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and must be driven to produce improvement initiatives both internally and with clients
You must have excellent analytical problem solving and communication skills to provide relevant recommendations and maintain high stakeholder satisfaction levels
Exceptional interpersonal skills and team working attitude to be able to work in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams
High level of proficiency with PowerPoint Visio Word Advanced Excel Access and ideally visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Willingness and ability to travel and work on client sites as required
Youre willing to develop expertise across all aspects of our clients operations
1-3 years of prior exposure to consulting and/or industrial operations environment
A graduate from a top-tier university with a degree in a business-related major or engineering. A post-graduate qualification will be beneficial
At the highest level you will have the chance to:
Live and breathe dss Core Values and Mission Critical Behaviors and encourage others to do the same. As a company and individually we are here to deliver value walk our talk keep learning work in teams and be engaged. Read more about what we value here - into technical regional and global communities to build working relationships and a strong network of resources.
Advance the way the industry thinks contributing to emerging dss IP reusable assets thought leadership and more.
We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint which means unprecedented opportunity for the people on our teams to advance their careers through working with clients and joining forces with our experts who all share a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do. Our performance process and talent systems support every individual on their personal and professional development journey.
Because were 100% Purpose and mission driven dedicated to protecting transforming and sustaining positive change this role and the resources youll have offers you the ideal platform to make a difference.
At dss we have established an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes and everyone has the chance to develop their talents further.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at
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