Principal - Power & Utilities, Germany

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. Additional information is available at www.consultdss.com

What will we offer?

The highly entrepreneurial role encompasses regional leadership, sales, delivery, 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 interact 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. As a firm that advises and implements, you’ll see the positive impacts and value your work delivers for the client.

Our unique flexible working model will allow you to successfully combine highly demanding work and intensive travels with a work-life balance by choosing your home location and working from home / dss+ main offices and clients as needed.

What will you do?

You’ll be part of the leadership team driving sustainable growth using your strong operations management consulting experience and knowledge in the Power (Energy) and Utilities Industry. 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.

Requirements

Who are you?

You’re a Principal or a Partner in a well-recognized management consulting firm focusing on industry operations improvement. 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:

• At least fifteen years' experience Consulting in Industrial operations
• Demonstrable deep experience and expertise in the Power (Energy) and Utilities Industry
• Proven track record of developing and delivering high-impact engagements in industrial operations
• Strong values and strong ability to lead and work in teams
• Long-standing ability to build relationships, deepen agenda, and counsel clients at C 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, Psychology or equivalent