Senior Manager- Industrial Manufacturing

dss+ • Chicago, IL

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager leads complex consulting engagements and large-scale transformation programs for clients across asset-intensive and operationally complex industries. The role manages senior client relationships and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and measurable improvements in operational risk, operational excellence, safety, performance, resilience, and sustainability. The position also supports account growth and strengthens dss+’s presence in priority markets. It can be based anywhere in the United States and requires 80% or more travel, including domestic and international travel as needed.

Requirements

• Management consulting experience with exposure to operational risk, operational excellence, safety, or sustainability.
• Proven experience leading complex engagements and managing teams.
• Experience working in or with asset-intensive, operationally complex industries.
• Experience building and managing senior client relationships.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in complex environments.
• Commercial awareness and structured problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required; the role requires 80% or more travel.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• Additional languages.
• Curious mindset and ability to work effectively in diverse, international environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting teams and manage delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Identify operational risks and performance gaps and develop practical, value-focused solutions.
• Ensure high-quality, timely, and impactful project delivery.
• Coach, mentor, and develop consultants and managers.
• Support account growth through proposals, opportunity shaping, and client engagement.
• Contribute to capability development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across dss+.
• Partner with clients to address complex operational and organisational challenges and achieve sustainable improvements in safety, operational performance, and resilience.

Benefits

• Structured learning and development, including the Consulting Development Academy.
• Mentorship from experienced leaders and industry experts.
• Opportunities to contribute to international projects.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible working policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior