Manager - Safety & Operations

Allow us to introduce ourselves.

At dss+, we are not just your average operations consulting firm; we are implementers and change makers. Our passion lies in engaging organisations to craft resilient and sustainable business, guiding them through transformational changes in safety, risk and resilience and through their energy transition. We take the complex world of risk and sustainability and translate it into actionable roadmaps that work with our clients business. We implement, working side-by-side with our clients to deliver real, tangible results.

dss+ services fall into three core areas—operational risk management, operational excellence and sustainability—each bolstered by learning, development and culture change solutions and digital technologies. Teams around the globe work with clients in metals and mining, chemicals, oil and gas, power and utilities, agriculture, food and beverage, industrial and manufacturing, and private equity.

We pride ourselves in combining industry experts and on the ground experience with strong people-centric change management capabilities. This creates the perfect blend to support our clients from intent to impact, enabling them to protect what they care for, transform their organisation, and sustain the changes required to make their vision a reality, in a practical actionable way.

Let's see where our shared vision leads.

We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint, which means unprecedented opportunities 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.

Does this sound like you?

As a Manager with HSE, Process Safety Management and/or Asset Integrity experience in a consulting environment, your role is managing operational risk management focussed projects and advising decision-makers on how to improve their operational risk management:

• You’ll save lives, drive performance and improve the working lives of all your clients’ employees.

• You will manage a team of experienced consultants and subject matter experts to identify the root causes of client safety challenges by analysing a range of metrics and observations, and create, communicate and implement solutions for a broad range of industrial clients

• 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 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.

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.

You will bring scientific rigor seeking to translate results into concrete and economically viable implementation:

• You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering / HSE

• You have 6-10 years of experience in consulting with previous exposure to HSE, process safety management and/or asset integrity projects

• You have the ability to manage diverse and remote teams of consultants and guide them to achieve business and client objectives

• You are able to manage complex projects from end to end for small or large engagements

• You demonstrate deep knowledge in relevant industries or subject matters, and are able to leverage it externally (guiding clients, creating points of view, etc.)

• You are bilingual or native in Italian and English (a third European language is a significant advantage

• You have excellent communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Like us.

Your skills

• Thrive in complexity, a natural problem-solver, a critical thinker with intellectual curiosity and easily able to adapt to situations.

• Manage complex projects, coordinate the analysis, absorption, and synthesis of large amounts of information, confidently draw conclusions from the team’s research, and put them into clear recommendations and points for the client.

• Not afraid to ask questions when you need clarity and willing to challenge your own and your team’s perspectives.

• Detail oriented, well-organized, autonomous and a great team player.

• Strong/effective verbal and written communication skills to be able to interact at different levels of the organization, from executive to technicians and operators.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and team-working attitude to be able to work in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.

• Work independently, be a good listener, and connect easily with others, making you a great team player.

• If required, able to effectively work in a remote setting across time zones.

• Fluent in Italian and proficient in English.

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+.

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