Consulting Manager - United States

This role can be based anywhere in the USA. Travel of up to 80% is required.

At dss+, you don’t just deliver projects — you help save lives, improve performance, and build a more sustainable future.

We are a purpose-led global consultancy partnering with organisations across metals and mining, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, consumer products, power and utilities, oil and gas, and private equity to solve complex operational challenges across safety, operational excellence, and sustainability.

With a heritage rooted in DuPont’s industrial operations, we combine deep expertise, practical problem-solving, and digital innovation to deliver measurable and lasting impact for our clients.

This role sits at the centre of delivering high-impact transformation programmes across multiple industries and client environments.

As a Manager, you will lead project teams, manage client engagements, and ensure high-quality delivery across complex initiatives. You will play a key role in driving outcomes, building strong client relationships, and developing consulting teams, while contributing to ongoing account growth.

You will lead the delivery of consulting engagements, partnering closely with clients to solve complex operational and organisational challenges. You will oversee teams, manage delivery quality, and act as a trusted point of contact for client stakeholders.

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  Leading consulting teams and managing delivery across multiple project workstreams

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  Building strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders

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  Structuring and solving complex problems related to operational improvement, risk, or transformation

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  Overseeing project execution to ensure quality, impact, and timely delivery

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  Coaching, mentoring, and developing consultants through performance support and feedback

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  Supporting client discussions, proposals, and account growth opportunities

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  Ensuring alignment with dss+ methodologies and consistent delivery standards

• Experience in management consulting, project leadership, or a related field

• Proven experience managing project delivery and leading teams

• Experience working on transformation, operational improvement, or change initiatives

• Exposure to asset-intensive or operationally complex environments preferred

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities

• Commercial awareness and structured problem-solving capability

• Clear, confident communication with clients and team members

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree beneficial

• Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial

Willingness to travel as required to support client engagements

At dss+ we embrace and celebrate diversity. This is, above all, an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes, and everyone has the chance to develop their talents further.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at dss.info@consultdss.com.

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