Senior Manager - Operations Management Consulting, Belgium – Netherlands

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.

This role is home-based in Belgium but will require frequent client travel, potentially up to 4 days per week.

Does this sound like you?

Focusing on heavy industry (such as Chemicals, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Transport or Food & Beverage), you will:

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts
• Discover opportunities to make our clients safer, more productive and more sustainable
• Lead teams of experienced consultants and subject matter experts to identify the root causes of client safety and / or operational challenges by analysing a range of metrics and observations, and create, communicate and implement solutions
• Work directly with the client identifying pain points and developing and implementing effective solutions to meet their needs
• Develop your own and your team’s work plans, mobilising the team to deliver effectively
• Work with members of your team to build their capabilities and deliver better value to the client
• Manage project delivery to ensure projects deliver the intended benefits.

Requirements

Who are you today?

• You hold a Master’s degree in Engineering / EHS / Business
• You have experience in management consulting with deep understanding of either safety, operational risk management and / or operational excellence
• You demonstrate deep knowledge of one or more of our core sectors - Chemicals, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Transport or Food & Beverage
• You have demonstrated the ability to sell complex operations consulting services at C-level with large industrial clients
• 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're a thought leader. Able to leverage your knowledge to identify themes, trends and challenges within the sector and then to guide clients and create talking points
• You speak fluent Dutch / Flemish and English but are comfortable communicating and working with a wide range of cultures and nationalities (additional European languages are a significant advantage)
• You love travel and a chance to work alongside your clients to drive real-world changes
• 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+.