Consulting Manager United States

This role can be based anywhere in the USA. Travel of up to 80% is required.

About dss

At dss you dont just deliver projects you help save lives improve performance and build a more sustainable future.

We are a purpose-led global consultancy partnering with organisations across metals and mining energy chemicals manufacturing consumer products power and utilities oil and gas and private equity to solve complex operational challenges across safety operational excellence and sustainability.

With a heritage rooted in DuPonts industrial operations we combine deep expertise practical problem-solving and digital innovation to deliver measurable and lasting impact for our clients.

Why this role

This role sits at the centre of delivering high-impact transformation programmes across multiple industries and client environments.

As a Manager you will lead project teams manage client engagements and ensure high-quality delivery across complex initiatives. You will play a key role in driving outcomes building strong client relationships and developing consulting teams while contributing to ongoing account growth.

Your impact at dss

You will lead the delivery of consulting engagements partnering closely with clients to solve complex operational and organisational challenges. You will oversee teams manage delivery quality and act as a trusted point of contact for client stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading consulting teams and managing delivery across multiple project workstreams

• Building strong trusted relationships with client stakeholders

• Structuring and solving complex problems related to operational improvement risk or transformation

• Overseeing project execution to ensure quality impact and timely delivery

• Coaching mentoring and developing consultants through performance support and feedback

• Supporting client discussions proposals and account growth opportunities

• Ensuring alignment with dss methodologies and consistent delivery standards

What youll experience at dss

Deliver on our purpose
Be part of a values-led organisation where your work helps enable meaningful lasting impact for clients and their people.

Develop your trusted expertise
Take ownership of project delivery and client relationships while working closely with senior leaders on complex challenges.

Thrive in a culture of respect
Join an inclusive and collaborative environment where teamwork curiosity and continuous learning are encouraged.

Shape your career
Accelerate your development through hands-on leadership experience structured learning and exposure to diverse projects and industries.

Who you are

You bring strong leadership capability a structured mindset and the ability to work effectively with clients and teams in fast-paced environments. You are comfortable balancing delivery team management and stakeholder expectations.

Experience

• Experience in management consulting project leadership or a related field

• Proven experience managing project delivery and leading teams

• Experience working on transformation operational improvement or change initiatives

• Exposure to asset-intensive or operationally complex environments preferred

Capabilities

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities

• Commercial awareness and structured problem-solving capability

• Clear confident communication with clients and team members

Education and languages

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related field

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree beneficial

• Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial

Mobility

Willingness to travel as required to support client engagements

Growth and benefits

We invest in your development and success through:

• Structured learning and development including our Consulting Development Academy

• Coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders

• Opportunities to work on international and cross-industry projects

• Competitive salary performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits

• Flexible working policies

Diversity and inclusion

At dss we 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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