Principal - Mining and Metals

About dss+

At dss+, you don’t just deliver projects - you help save lives, improve performance, and build a more sustainable future.

We are a purpose-led global consultancy partnering with organisations in high-risk and asset-intensive industries to solve complex operational challenges across safety, operational excellence, and sustainability.

We combine deep expertise, practical problem-solving, and digital innovation to deliver measurable and lasting impact for our clients.

Why This Role

This is a senior leadership role focused on growing our business and delivering impact for clients in the Mining & Metals sector across Brazil and wider Latin America.

You will lead strategic client relationships, drive business development, and play a key role in shaping our market presence — while also overseeing the successful delivery of client engagements and contributing directly to the most critical and strategic elements of our projects.

Mining & Metals – Why This Industry

Mining & Metals is a critical industry underpinning the global economy and energy transition.

At dss+, we partner with organisations to improve safety, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen governance — delivering measurable impact across operations and communities.

This is a key growth area where we support clients to increase production of critical minerals while advancing sustainability and social outcomes.

Your Impact at dss+

You will play a key leadership role in growing our business in the Mining & Metals sector while delivering transformational impact for clients. Working closely with senior client stakeholders, you will shape strategic engagements, develop market opportunities, and lead high-performing teams across complex consulting programmes.

You will own the full lifecycle of engagements — from origination to delivery — ensuring high-quality outcomes, strong client relationships, and measurable, lasting impact.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive business development and expand strategic client relationships across Brazil and Latin America

• Build trusted advisor relationships with C-suite executives in leading mining and metals organisations

• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities, leading the full sales cycle from origination to closing

• Oversee and be accountable for the successful delivery of consulting engagements, ensuring quality, impact, and client satisfaction

• Lead key strategic components of projects, contributing directly to high-value problem solving and solution design

• Anticipate risks and challenges across engagements, ensuring proactive mitigation and strong governance

• Lead large-scale consulting engagements, ensuring delivery quality and measurable client impact

• Engage executive stakeholders to shape and implement transformation programmes across operational risk, operational excellence, and sustainability

• Identify and convert new opportunities within existing accounts, contributing to sustained revenue growth

• Lead and develop consulting teams, fostering high performance and capability building

• Contribute to industry positioning, thought leadership, and market growth in Mining & Metals

What You’ll Experience at dss+

Deliver on our Purpose Be part of a values-led organisation where your work helps save lives, improve performance, and advance sustainability for our clients and their people.

Develop your Trusted Expertise Gain early autonomy and real accountability, working closely with senior clients on complex, high-impact challenges.

Thrive in a Culture of Respect Join an inclusive and collaborative environment where your voice is valued, your curiosity is encouraged, and your wellbeing is supported.

Shape your Career Accelerate your development through hands-on experience, structured learning, and opportunities to work on international projects.

Who You Are

You bring strong analytical thinking, a curious mindset, and the ability to work effectively in diverse, international environments. You are comfortable engaging with stakeholders, solving complex problems, and contributing to meaningful outcomes.

Experience

• Significant experience within management consulting and/or mining and metals operations

• Deep expertise within the Mining & Metals industry, with strong understanding of operational challenges, market dynamics, and value drivers

• Proven track record leading large-scale transformation engagements and overseeing complex project delivery

• Strong experience in business development, including prospecting, selling, and closing complex consulting solutions

• Demonstrated success building and expanding relationships with senior leaders and C-level executives

Capabilities

• Strong commercial and strategic capability with an entrepreneurial mindset

• Ability to engage and influence executive leadership teams

• Ability to balance business development with delivery leadership and quality oversight

• Expertise in consultative problem solving across operational excellence, operational risk, digital transformation, asset management, and sustainability

• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development experience

• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, multicultural environments

• Ability to balance business development with delivery leadership and quality oversight

Education & Languages

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA is a plus

• Fluency in English required; Spanish highly beneficial

Mobility

• Willingness to travel frequently (up to ~50%) across Brazil and Latin America

Growth & Benefits

We invest in your development and success through:

• Structured learning and development, including our Consulting Development Academy

• Mentorship from experienced leaders and industry experts

• Opportunities to contribute to international projects

• Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits

• Flexible working policies

A Bit More About Us

We are implementers and change-makers. Our teams work from the boardroom to the shop floor, helping organisations build resilience, improve performance, and sustain results over time.

Our expertise spans industries including metals and mining, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, and private equity — combining deep operational knowledge with transformation and capability-building expertise.

Diversity & Inclusion

dss+ is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is respected, valued, and able to contribute fully.

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and drives better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.

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