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Project Analyst - Oil and Gas

  • Hybrid
    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Operations Consulting
  • 2rwvd

Job description

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 an opportunity to support high-impact projects within the Oil & Gas sector, working alongside experienced consulting teams and senior client stakeholders.

You will play a critical role in project governance, performance tracking, and decision support, helping ensure successful execution of complex transformation and operational improvement initiatives. This role offers excellent exposure to strategic programs while developing core consulting, project management, and analytical capabilities.

Oil & Gas – Why This Industry

The Oil, Gas & Energy sector is undergoing significant transformation as it balances growing global demand with the transition to lower-carbon energy systems.

At dss+, we help clients improve safety, optimise performance, and accelerate their sustainability and energy transition strategies.

This is a key industry where we support organisations to navigate complexity and deliver long-term, sustainable impact.

Your Impact at dss+

You will support the successful delivery of consulting engagements by helping project teams manage governance, track performance, monitor risks, and ensure alignment against strategic objectives.

Working closely with project leaders and client stakeholders, you will provide data-driven insights, maintain project controls, and develop executive-level materials that support effective decision-making.

Key Accountabilities

  • Support project governance activities, ensuring effective control of schedules, risks, actions, and deliverables

  • Consolidate and monitor project KPIs, developing reports and performance dashboards

  • Perform data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

  • Develop high-quality executive presentations and management reports for clients and project leadership

  • Support project planning, tracking, and control activities across multiple workstreams

  • Organize project meetings, document key decisions, and monitor follow-up actions

  • Maintain project documentation and ensure adherence to governance processes

  • Contribute to the preparation of client deliverables and project status communications

  • Promote discipline in project execution, ensuring deadlines, commitments, and deliverables are effectively managed

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives, including the use of digital and AI-enabled solutions

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 structured mindset, and the ability to work effectively in complex and fast-paced environments. You are comfortable working with data, managing multiple priorities, and supporting stakeholders through clear communication and high-quality deliverables.

Experience

  • Experience supporting projects, PMO activities, business analysis, or consulting engagements

  • Experience developing reports, dashboards, and management presentations

  • Exposure to project planning, governance, performance monitoring, or operational improvement initiatives

  • Experience within consulting, industrial, energy, or asset-intensive environments is advantageous

Capabilities

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capability

  • Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

  • Results-oriented approach with a commitment to excellence in execution

Technical Skills

  • Advanced Excel, including data analysis, dashboards, and pivot tables

  • Advanced PowerPoint with experience preparing executive-level presentations

  • Knowledge of project planning, governance, and project controls

  • Experience with Power BI, MS Project, or similar project management and reporting tools is desirable

  • Familiarity with AI-enabled solutions and productivity tools is advantageous

Education & Languages

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

  • Postgraduate qualification or certification in Project Management or Finance is advantageous

  • Fluency in English required

Mobility

  • Willingness to travel as required

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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Details

Hybrid
  • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Operations Consulting

What we do

We help organisations around the world to work safer, smarter and with purpose.