Manager - Operations Management Consulting - Western Europe

Allow us to introduce ourselves.

At dss+, we are not just your average global operations consulting firm. We are a Purpose-driven company that exists to save lives and create a sustainable future – for our clients, employees and communities. In pursuit of this Purpose, we put people at the centre of everything we do, and we are a consultancy with heart. As an experienced operations consultant, your role is crucial in helping us achieve this Purpose, making you an integral part of our operations.

Right now, we’re expanding our market reach and impact across Western Europe and we are looking for managers who can help us transform our clients and work as part of high-performing project teams on large, complex transformational work programmes. This expansion presents a unique opportunity for you to grow both personally and professionally as you contribute to our Purpose and work on challenging projects.

Does this sound like you?

As a manager you will work with industry-leading clients across your sectors to reduce risks and improve business continuity and asset productivity. You’ll save lives, drive performance and improve the working lives of all your clients’ employees.

Key responsibilities will include;

• You will manage a team of experienced consultants and subject matter experts to identify the root causes of client safety and productivity challenges by analysing a range of metrics and observations, and create, communicate and implement solutions
• You will be trusted to work directly with the client identifying pain points and developing and implementing effective solutions to meet their needs
• You will lead the delivery of solutions in safety culture and / or behavioural based safety; PSM; or operational excellence
• You will develop your own and your team’s work plans, mobilizing the team to deliver effectively
• You will work with members of your team to build their capabilities and deliver better value to the client
• You will manage project delivery and cultivate client relationships.

You can be based in France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain or the UK but be available to travel up to 80% of the week to any of our client sites across Western Europe.

Let's see where our shared vision leads.

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 technical operations executives, experienced line managers and qualified coaches who all share a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do.

We offer a mentorship program with internal and external senior leaders to broaden technical expertise and share best practices. Our performance process and talent systems support individuals on their personal and professional development journey, and you will have access to the Consulting Development Academy.

In addition to our career development benefits, we offer a competitive base salary, medical cover, disability benefits, allowances, a discretionary yearly incentive plan, and flexible work policies.

As a Global Company, our professionals have the possibility to contribute to international projects and grow with the company. Every employee can influence and impact our company, and we value innovators and entrepreneurs.

Who are you today?

Beyond that, be yourself. At dss+, we embrace and celebrate diversity. Above all, we are an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes and has the chance to develop their talents further.

Ideally, you will hold a degree/master’s degree in engineering or a business-related field, coupled with experience in management consulting with previous exposure to operational risk management, operational excellence. safety and/or culture change.

You have the ability to manage diverse and remote teams of consultants and guide them to achieve business and client objectives and you are able to manage complex projects from end to end for small or large engagements

You demonstrate experience and an understanding of the operational issues in heavy industries such as Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Chemicals, Transport or Food & Beverage

You have a deep understanding of subject matters around either safety or operational excellence, and are able to leverage it externally (guiding clients, creating points of view, etc.). And you will have excellent communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Like us.

Fluency in English along with Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian or Spanish is essential, with proficiency in a third European language being highly desirable.

A bit more about us

We are implementers and change-makers. Our passion lies in helping our clients solve their biggest challenges and engaging organisations, from the boardroom to the shop floor, to become resilient to future vulnerabilities and sustain improvements.

Our industry expertise—in metals and mining, chemicals, oil, gas and energy, power and utilities, agribusiness and consumer goods, industrial and manufacturing, and private equity—combined with our consulting expertise in risk, operations, and sustainability helps clients translate their pain points into actionable roadmaps that deliver real, tangible results.

Our transformational solutions in operational risk management, operational excellence and ESG/sustainability are accelerated through leadership coaching, capability building, and culture change and enabled through digital technologies.

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