Senior Manager United States

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

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.

This role sits at the centre of delivering large-scale transformation programmes for leading organisations across a range of assetintensive and operationally complex industries.

As a Senior Manager you will lead complex consulting engagements manage senior client relationships and oversee multidisciplinary teams delivering measurable impact across operational risk operational excellence and sustainability. You will play a critical role in ensuring delivery quality while supporting account growth and strengthening dsss presence across our priority markets.

You will lead the delivery of transformation programmes partnering with clients to address complex operational and organisational challenges. You will oversee teams manage delivery quality and support clients in achieving sustainable improvements across safety operational performance and resilience.

Key accountabilities include:

Leading consulting teams and managing delivery across multiple workstreams

Building strong trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders

Identifying operational risks and performance gaps and developing practical valuefocused solutions

Ensuring highquality timely and impactful project delivery

Coaching mentoring and developing consultants and managers

Supporting account growth through proposals opportunity shaping and client engagement

Contributing to capability development knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across dss

Deliver on our purpose
Be part of a values-led organisation where your work helps save lives improve performance and advance sustainability for our clients and their people.

Develop your trusted expertise
Gain autonomy and accountability working closely with senior clients on complex high-impact challenges across industries and geographies.

Thrive in a culture of respect
Join an inclusive and collaborative environment where your voice is valued your curiosity is encouraged and your wellbeing is supported.

Shape your career
Accelerate your development through hands-on experience structured learning and opportunities to work on international projects.

You bring strong analytical thinking a curious mindset and the ability to work effectively in diverse international environments. You are comfortable engaging with stakeholders solving complex problems and contributing to meaningful outcomes.

Experience

Management consulting experience with exposure to operational risk operational excellence safety or sustainability

Proven experience leading complex engagements and managing teams

Experience working in or with assetintensive operationally complex industries

Experience building and managing senior client relationships

Capabilities

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple workstreams in complex environments

Commercial awareness and structured problem-solving capability

Excellent communication and relationshipbuilding skills

Education and languages

Bachelors or Masters 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 domestically and internationally as required

We invest in your development and success through:

Structured learning and development including our Consulting Development Academy

Mentorship from experienced leaders and industry experts

Opportunities to contribute to international projects

Competitive salary performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits

Flexible working policies

We are implementers and change-makers. Our teams work from the boardroom to the shop floor helping organisations build resilience improve performance and sustain results over time.

Our expertise spans industries including metals and mining energy chemicals manufacturing consumer products power and utilities oil and gas and private equity combining deep operational knowledge with transformation and capability-building expertise.

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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