Manager - Safety & Operations Excellence Consulting

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.

Does this sound like you?

• You will manage a team of experienced consultants and subject matter experts to identify the root causes of client safety and productivity challenges by analysing a range of metrics and observations, and create, communicate and implement solutions
• 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 lead the delivery of solutions in safety culture and / or behavioural based safety; PSM; or operational excellence
• 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?

• You hold a Master’s degree in Engineering / HSE / Business / Occupational Psychology
• You have experience in management consulting with previous exposure to operational risk management, operational excellence, safety and/or culture change
• 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 experience and an understanding of the operational issues in heavy industries such as Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Chemicals, Transport or Food & Beverage
• You have a deep understanding of subject matters around either safety or operational excellence, and are able to leverage it externally (guiding clients, creating points of view, etc.)
• You're a fluent German speaker, also proficient in English but are comfortable communicating and working with a wide range of cultures and nationalities (additional European languages are a significant advantage)
• You have excellent communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Like us.

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+.