Principal - Operations Consulting

Who are we?

dss+ is a leading provider of operations management consulting services with a purpose of saving lives and creating a sustainable future. dss+ enables companies to build organisational and human capabilities, manage risk, improve operations, achieve sustainability goals and operate more responsibly. By leveraging its DuPont heritage, deep industry and management expertise and diverse team, dss+ consultants are on the ground and in the boardroom helping clients work safer, smarter and with purpose. dss+ is an independent firm, with a footprint in over 40 countries.

Overview of the role

Using your strong operations consulting experience, you’ll drive sustainable growth in either Manufacturing, Food & Beverage or Infrastructure, Construction & Transport. In addition to leading business development and multiple large engagements, you’ll build long-term relationships, lead significant cross-team initiatives such as go to market, practice or industry development and grow talents. You’ll increase revenue, deliver profitable margins and build brand awareness.

What we offer

The role is highly entrepreneurial and encompasses sales, delivery and internal business management and improvement. It offers many opportunities for development and an unprecedented career growth track in the context of a fast growing business. You will be interacting with the C level of many clients across your respective engagements.

You’ll work with industry leading consultants and experts in operations management, and have the opportunity and resources to develop innovative solutions to meet client challenges. Additionally, as a firm that both advises and implements, you’ll be able to see the positive impacts and value that your work delivers for the client.

Our unique flexible working model will allow you to successfully combine high demanding work and intensive travels with a work-life balance by choosing your home location in France and working from home and clients as needed.

What we are looking for

You’re likely a Principal in a well-recognized management consulting firm focusing on improving industry operations. You understand the drivers in industries and their implications on operations. You know about the challenges in operations and how to improve operational performance when it comes to OPEX, safety, sustainability and managerial transformations. You’re comfortable with industry practice development and building long-term client relationships. Able to develop offers that meet clients’ unique needs, you’re comfortable engaging at peer level with board members and senior leaders.

To be successful, you’ll have :

Substantial experience of Consulting in Industrial operations

Deep experience and expertise in either Manufacturing, Food & Beverage or Infrastructure, Construction & Transport

Proven track record of developing and delivering high-impact engagements in industrial operations.

An understanding of EHS and operations management value drivers.

Strong values and strong ability to lead and work in teams.

Long-standing ability to build relationships, deepen agenda, and counsel clients at CxO and Director level

Above all, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly growing consulting environment.

Flexibility to travel depending on your home location and client location.

A master's degree in Engineering , MBA or MSc

You’ll speak English and French fluently

What will help you succeed?

Engagement : The ability to communicate effectively by actively engaging teams and clients, openly sharing information and perspectives and giving and receiving constructive feedback.

Delivering Value : Skill in building win-win relationships with clients by delivering valuable outcomes that exceed expectations.

Teamwork : A talent in fostering a collaborative teamwork environment which makes the most of people's competencies to achieve common ambitions and missions.

Agility & Resilience : Change is an inevitable part of our future. The key to successfully transforming our own organization and that of customers is the mindset and ability to adapt to challenges with agility and resilience.

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.

dss+ Core Values

dss+ works with clients to save lives and create a sustainable future. To do so effectively, we live our core values that underpin our thinking, our goals and our actions, every step of the way. Coupled with our passion and expertise, the dss+ core values ensure we forge a path to success for our employees, stakeholders and clients — one that we can all be proud of. What ideals do we prioritise? These are the four compass points that guide our actions .

Safety and health : We share a personal and professional commitment to protecting the safety and health of our employees, contractors, customers and the people of the communities in which we operate.

Environmental stewardship : We find science-enabled solutions for our customers, always managing our businesses to protect and preserve the environment, both for today and for the future.

Respect for people : We treat our employees and all our partners with professionalism, dignity and respect, fostering an environment where people can contribute, innovate and excel.

Highest ethical behaviour : We conduct ourselves and our business affairs in accordance with the highest ethical standards, always striving to be a respected corporate citizen worldwide.