Senior Manager

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 in Italy and looking for a senior manager 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 senior manager you will work across a range of industries including Chemicals, Manufacturing, Power & Utilities, Oil & Gas sectors. 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; Develop new business and manage existing accounts Discover opportunities to make our clients safer, more productive and more sustainable Lead teams of experienced consultants and subject matter experts to identify the root causes of client safety and / or operational challenges by analysing a range of metrics and observations, and create, communicate and implement solutions Work directly with the client identifying pain points and developing and implementing effective solutions to meet their needs Develop your own and your team's work plans, mobilising the team to deliver effectively Work with members of your team to build their capabilities and deliver better value to the client Manage project delivery to ensure projects deliver the intended benefits. This role is home-based in Italy but will require frequent client travel, potentially up to 4 days per week. 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, coupled with experience in management consulting with previous exposure to safety / operational risk management. You will demonstrate deep knowledge of an industry e.g. manufacturing, chemicals, power & utilities or oil & gas and you will have demonstrated the ability to sell complex operations consulting services at C-level with large industrial clients. 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're a thought leader. Able to leverage your knowledge to identify themes, trends and challenges within the sector and then to guide clients and create talking points. You will speak fluent Italian and business English but also be comfortable communicating and working with a wide range of cultures and nationalities. And you will have excellent communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Like us. 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. Diversity and Inclusion dss+ is committed to a diverse workforce and believes this is essential to strengthen our company and drive sustainable growth. We are committed and driving accountability for growing dss+ through diversity. Diversity is an indispensable part of our organization's culture. The goal of our commitment to inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity has not only become a competitive advantage for us but has attracted highly capable and talented employees to dss+. #J-18808-Ljbffr