Manager | Mining & Metals

About dss+ 

dss+ is a leading operations management consulting firm offering a range of advisory and implementation transformational services in Operational Risk, Operational Excellence, Sustainability enabled by Learning & Development and Digital Technologies. 

dss+ has employees across the globe offering services primarily in the Metals & Mining, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Manufacturing, Consumer Products and Financial Services industries. 

With our dss+ industrial operations heritage and expertise in operational risk management, operations excellence, learning & development, data analytics & digital technology, our capabilities provide an integrated, transformational solution to enable clients to realize their business goals. 

At dss+ we embrace and celebrate diversity. We have established an inclusive culture, where everyone contributes, has the chance to develop and display their talents in solving challenging client problems. We are a team-based culture and thus we look for people that operate well in this environment, are intellectually curious and are adaptive, ensuring their contribution fits within the evolving themes and dynamics of our projects. 

Responsibilities 

• Report directly to LA M&M Leader and be accountable for developing and leading a LA Metals and Mining Industry team, with a strong focus on project management and delivery. 

• Collaborate with the global Metals and Mining Industry Team to contribute to thought leadership, offerings, and methodologies, bringing global best practices to the LA market and clients 

• Work in consulting business assessment and implementation engagements. 

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, maintaining and expanding relationships in alignment with the account team 

• Participate in and contribute to internal and external industry networks with the aim of developing new business. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is excited about making a tangible difference for our clients 

• Has a passion for solving challenging issues and making a measurable impact 

• Is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

• Is a team player, collaborative, and capable of leading diverse teams 

• Thrives in complexity, is a critical thinker, and possesses intellectual curiosity, with flexibility to analyze and adapt to various situations 

• Is a great listener, coach, and trusted advisor with the ability to understand client business context and support the sustainability transformation journey 

• Can work on the ground with front-line workers and senior client executives 

• Would be able to travel and spend time in client locations 

Qualifications: 

• Experience working in a management consulting firm and/or hands-on experience in the Metals and Mining industry 

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry solutions and best practices in operational risk, operational excellence, and sustainability practice lines 

• More than 7 years of experience in delivering growth and key services in transforming companies in the Metals and Mining Industry 

• Strong communication skills at the C-level, with the ability to effectively drive business development, solution development, and high-quality delivery of key services 

• Proven experience in managing, leading, and developing a team 

• An entrepreneurial spirit, results-focused, and adept at thriving in a fast-paced, rapidly growing consulting environment 

Working Experience: 

• Technical knowledge and experience in supporting clients on transformational journeys, including strategy development, operational roadmaps, integration into business units and functions, and support in implementation 

• Strong understanding of and familiarity with dss+ methodologies would be a plus 

• A proven track record in management consulting and individual business development success 

• Knowledge and experience in the Metals and Mining Industry 

• Sound technical and business/commercial acumen 

• Effective leadership skills to lead internal teams and engage with client executives 

Expertise: 

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business administration 

• The ideal candidate will have a mix of industry and consulting experience 

• More than 7 years of professional experience in management consulting 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a team-working attitude to collaborate within fast-paced, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary teams 

• Fluency in both written and spoken English; Spanish language will be a plus