DSS Sustainable Solutions Hiring for Senior Manager Job at Dubai Full Time

Who are we?

dss+ – formerly known as DuPont Sustainable Solutions – is an independent operations management consulting firm. We are in the business of saving lives and improving operational performance of our clients. We partner with our clients to develop and implement solutions to improve the technical, behavioral and cultural aspects of its operations and to establish a framework to maximize existing assets, mitigate risk and sustain continuous innovation. Our solutions are enhanced by the use of data analytics, digital technology and a focus on innovation.

What will we offer?

We are a diverse team of consultants who have hands-on experience working in and leading complex operations across many industries. Our seasoned experts include operations executives, technical and project managers, experienced line managers, qualified coaches and digital natives that have a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do. Combining industry best practices, the latest thinking in operations management and proven methodologies developed within dss+, our experts optimize outcomes across a wide range of industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Building & Construction, Food & Beverage, Mining & Metals, Utilities and Transportation.

What will you do?

As a Senior Manager, you will play a critical role in helping us achieve our vision. You will lead and deliver our client engagements; also identify, design and implement effective solutions to produce and sustain impact for our clients. You will be expected to drive the direction of the engagement, effectively manage the team and long-term relationship with clients to help them achieve their improvement goals. Beyond client project work, you will contribute to the development of new clients and markets, delivery of presentations to executives and creation of thought leadership. You must have excellent communication and client management skills to maintain positive client relations and high client satisfaction levels – and a good sense of humor. You must be a self-starter, who is able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and driven to produce improvement initiatives, both internally and with clients.

More specifically, you would be

• Managing the execution of complex consulting engagements to ensure the project and deliverables meet or exceed the client’s requirements and expectations and deliver superior value to clients
• Managing and enhancing relationship with clients, to position DSS as a trusted partner and identifying and pursuing additional business opportunities.
• Working with Principal / Director in developing new business leads & opportunities to grow the business
• Mentor / coach junior colleagues to support their development within the organization.
• Play an active role in building the firm.

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

• Extensive experience working with a leading management consulting firm or working in the industry (e.g. oil and gas, Petrochemical, utilities, transportation and/or heavy manufacturing sectors
• Proven experience in leading complex business / operations transformation programs characterized by a high change management component
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with ability to extensively interact at executive level
• Strong leadership skills and proven track record in building teams
• Results-oriented approach and passion for continuous improvement
• Previous experience in operational excellence or operational risk management programs will be a plus
• Project management certification (e.g. PMP) will be a plus
• BS Engineering or equivalent, MBA or MS preferred
• Fluency in both written and spoken English
• Ability to travel extensively up to 60 % of monthly time