Senior Manager or Principal

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.

What will we offer?

We have a strong growth trajectory, which means unprecedented opportunity for the people on our teams. You are comfortable in a ‘start-up’ environment, have a positive can-do attitude and are comfortable with ambiguity. You are able to adapt and pivot quickly depending on the needs of the moment whilst still maintaining a focus on the long-term goal. At the same time you understand the need for rigour, process and consistency which come from being part of an established global organisation.

In return, dss+ assures that you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly growing consulting environment. You can build capabilities while delivering exceptional services, and really have an impact. That’s something to be proud of! Our unique, flexible working model allows our employees to combine a work life balance by working from home and travelling as needed.

Or Senior Managers are the gateway roles to true leadership opportunities in the firm - and our Principals are front and centre leaders across geographies, industries and practices.

Does this sound like you?

As either a Senior Manager or a Principal we offer the opportunity to play a key role in creating the blueprint for dss+. You will be at the forefront of delivering sustainable solutions to top clients in various markets and industries. You will gain external credibility by working for a recognized leader in our field. You will have the opportunity to influence the way we work and our go-to-market strategy.

• You will develop and maintain a sustainable relationship with existing and prospective clients at C-level, primarily across Saudi Arabia but with a remit for the wider region
• You’ll challenge our leadership, question our thinking and find new and innovative ways to deepen our client-relationships and grow our value proposition beyond existing offerings
• You must think as an 'owner' and will be involved in expanding our business to new service offerings, industries and markets
• You identify opportunities to develop intellectual capital (point of views, white papers, etc.)
• You will build the firm’s reputation externally by taking part in industry / functional networks and developing / sharing best practices
• You will lead and direct teams, and oversee the overall quality of the project delivery
• You will mentor members of your team to build their capabilities and deliver better value to the client.

More specifically, you will:

• Take an active role in delivering the strategic plan in the market and continually grow a diversified engagement pipeline within target industries.
• Manage and enhance relationship with clients, with the objective of positioning the company as a trusted partner. Identify and pursue additional business opportunities.
• Manage the execution of complex consulting engagements to ensure the project and deliverables meet or exceed the client’s requirements and expectations, delivering superior value to clients.
• Participate and contribute to functional and/or industry networks to develop and share best practice.
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues to support their development within the organization.
• Consistently acting with integrity and acquiring new expertise/skills valuable to the firm as required to remain relevant and competitive.
• Commitment to dss+ Core Values and encouraging others to do the same.

Requirements

Who are you today?

To be successful in this position, you would bring the following qualifications:

• 10+ years working with a leading management consulting firm, combined with hands-on experience in oil and gas, government, or other locally dominant industry sectors
• Proven experience in leading complex business / operations transformation programs characterized by both a high change management component and delivering rapid, step change sustainable results across multiple workstreams.
• Proven track record of generating and maintaining a consistent client base.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with ability to extensively interact and be a thought leader at the Executive level.
• Ability to manage diverse and remote team and guide them to achieve business and client objectives.
• Accept approximate 60% travel.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, thriving in a fast-paced, rapidly growing consulting environment.

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+.