Senior Manager, Metals & Mining United States

*This role can be based anywhere in the US. Travel of 80% 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

As a Senior Manager you will leverage your expertise in the metals & mining industry to enhance our impact in client engagements and support the development of new solutions for teams to deliver in future engagements. On top of being the main client interface in project engagements you will work with other members to design and incubate new methodologies perspectives and ways of working within the area of expertise to be adopted by the dss team globally.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining strong industry knowledge; stay abreast of current trends pricing and new technology related to industry or technical practice to facilitate and add value in evaluation and recommendation of new processes.

• Identifying proactively opportunities and/or risks potential solutions and key trends relating to the area of domain expertise including development and enhancement of IP

• Developing and publishing thought leadership and new perspectives including dss Points of View and educating key stakeholders internally and externally

• Living and breathing the dss Core Values and Mission Critical Behaviors and coaching others to do the same

• Overseeing project teams performance and quality of delivery offering guidance and advice where needed and providing necessary feedback to the team (as an instrumental part of their development) and to management as appropriate.

• Offering guidance and support to the team - especially junior resources regarding best practices in project management execution of deliverables and interactions with clients

• Implementing project management practices to ensure the effective execution of the project including project planning project governance and risk management.

• At an advanced level effectively manages a large engagement or several smaller engagements simultaneously that deliver value to clients.

• Structuring problems effectively to develop key insights and sound recommendations that identify and close performance gaps for the client

• Writing and presenting independent analyses and recommendations that influence and persuade clients including difficult audiences to achieve desired outcomes

• Facilitating team / client meetings effectively to drive decisions or alignment or manage change among a diverse group.

• Managing high level interactions developing rapport respect with key client stakeholders.

• Supporting quality control of client deliverables by conducting peer reviews etc.

• Providing domain expertise as part of proposal development and support other team members (e.g. Principal / Director) in meetings and presentations with clients to actively contribute to revenue

• Playing an integral role in drafting and presenting proposals to drive execution of an assessment or implementation project.

• Contributing to defining scope of work objectives deliverables and timeframes to drive execution of an assessment or implementation project

• At an advanced level playing an integral role as part of dss account teams to prospect for new clients and growing existing clients by supporting dss Leadership to proactively identify business leads and targets build a strong pipeline and progress opportunities along the pipeline to generate sales.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelors degree in a business-related major (i.e. management or finance) or engineering/mining

• Relevant post-graduate degree in field of expertise (e.g. innovation risk management etc.)

• 7-10 years of associated industry / technical and client facing experience / exposure

• Prior experience in established consulting firms

• Technical knowledge and expertise in relevant field of experience is preferred

• Project Management and strategic planning

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Analytical Skills > Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis

• Time Management / Prioritization Skills

• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

• Business Development

• Willingness to travel

At the highest level you will have the chance to:

Live and breathe dssCore Values and Mission Critical Behaviorsand 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 - what you know about the Metals & Mining Industry to drive growthamong a strong existing portfolio and new dssclients.

Keep your sights on the big pictureoverseeing program delivery developing client relationships leading cross-team initiatives and developing promising talent.

Plug into technical regional and global communitiesto build working relationships and a strong network of resources.

Advance the way the industry thinkscontributing to emerging dssIP reusable assets thought leadership and more.

Become recognized as a Metals & Mining Industry subject-matter expertand trusted thought partner within dssand to our clients.

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 dsswe embrace and celebrate diversity. This is above all 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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