Principal - operations consulting

Principal - Operations Consulting at dss+


About dss+

dss+ is a leading provider of operations management consulting services dedicated to saving lives and creating a sustainable future. We help companies build organisational and human capabilities, manage risk, improve operations, achieve sustainability goals and operate more responsibly. Leveraging our DuPont heritage, deep industry expertise and diverse team, our 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 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 talent. You’ll increase revenue, deliver profitable margins and build brand awareness.


What We Offer

The role is highly entrepreneurial, encompassing sales, delivery and internal business management and improvement. It offers many opportunities for development and an unprecedented career growth track in a fast‑growing business. You will interact with the C‑level of many clients across engagements, work with leading consultants, and have the opportunity to see the positive impacts of your work. Our flexible working model lets you combine demanding work and intensive travel with a work‑life balance by choosing your home location in France and working from home and clients as needed.


Job Requirements: What we are looking for

You’re likely a Principal in a well‑recognised management consulting firm focused on improving industry operations. You understand industry drivers and their implications on operations, and you can improve OPEX, safety, sustainability and managerial transformations. You’re comfortable with industry practice development, building long‑term client relationships, developing offers that meet unique needs, and engaging at peer level with board members and senior leaders.


To be successful, you’ll have:

* Substantial experience in consulting on industrial operations
* Deep expertise in Manufacturing, Food & Beverage or Infrastructure, Construction & Transport
* Proven track record of delivering high‑impact engagements in industrial operations
* Understanding of EHS and operations management value drivers
* Strong values and ability to lead and work in teams
* Long‑standing ability to build relationships and counsel clients at CxO and Director level
* Thriving 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
* Fluent English and French


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 environment that leverages people’s competencies to achieve common ambitions and missions.


Agility & Resilience

Change is inevitable; the key is a mindset and ability to adapt to challenges with agility and resilience.


Diversity and Inclusion

dss+ is committed to a diverse workforce and believes it is essential to strengthen our company and drive sustainable growth.


dss+ Core Values

We work with clients to save lives and create a sustainable future by living our core values: safety and health, environmental stewardship, respect for people, and highest ethical behaviour. These values guide our actions and shape our culture.

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