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dss+

Principal (Partner) - Operations Consulting

Milan, Lombardia, ItalyPosted Today
Full-timeonsite

Job Description

About dss+

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 in high-risk and asset-intensive industries 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.

 

Why This Role

This is a senior leadership role focused on growing our business and delivering impact for clients in high-risk and asset-intensive industries.

You will lead strategic client relationships, drive business development, and play a key role in shaping our market presence.

 

At dss+, we work across a range of high-risk, asset-intensive industries including mining, energy, chemicals, and manufacturing.

We partner with organisations to improve safety, operational performance, and sustainability — delivering measurable impact at scale.

This role offers the opportunity to work across industries, gaining broad exposure to complex challenges and contributing to meaningful outcomes.

 

Your Impact at dss+

You will play a key leadership role in growing our business and delivering transformational impact for clients. Working closely with senior client stakeholders, you will shape strategic engagements, develop market opportunities, and lead high-performing teams across complex consulting programmes.

 

Key Accountabilities

  • Drive business development and expand strategic client relationships

  • Lead large-scale consulting engagements and oversee delivery quality

  • Develop and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities within target sectors

  • Engage with senior client stakeholders and executive leadership teams

  • Lead and develop consulting teams across industry and practice areas

  • Contribute to industry positioning, thought leadership, and market growth

  • Support the development of methodologies, offerings, and strategic initiatives

What You’ll Experience at dss+

Deliver on our Purpose

Be part of a values-led organisation where your work helps save lives, improve performance, and advance sustainability for our clients and their people.

 

Develop your Trusted Expertise

Gain early autonomy and real accountability, working closely with senior clients on complex, high-impact challenges.

 

Thrive in a Culture of Respect

Join an inclusive and collaborative environment where your voice is valued, your curiosity is encouraged, and your wellbeing is supported.

 

Shape your Career

Accelerate your development through hands-on experience, structured learning, and opportunities to work on international projects.