Who are we? dss+ - formerly known as DuPont Sustainable Solutions - is an independent operations management consulting firm. We are in the business of saving lives and improving operational performance of our clients. We partner with our clients to develop and implement solutions to improve the technical, behavioral and cultural aspects of its operations and to establish a framework to maximize existing assets, mitigate risk and sustain continuous innovation. Our solutions are enhanced by the use of data analytics, digital technology and a focus on innovation.
What will we offer? We are a diverse team of consultants who have hands-on experience working in and leading complex operations across many industries. Our seasoned experts include operations executives, technical and project managers, experienced line managers, qualified coaches and digital natives that have a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do. Combining industry best practices, the latest thinking in operations management and proven methodologies developed within dss+, our experts optimize outcomes across a wide range of industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Building & Construction, Food & Beverage, Mining & Metals, Utilities and Transportation.
What will you do? You will leverage your strong consulting experience and knowledge of the UAE & KSA to contribute to driving growth of the firm. In addition to facilitating consulting services, IP generation and overseeing program delivery and execution of client initiatives, you will build long-term relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, lead significant cross-team initiatives and develop DSS talent. In this role, you would focus on increasing revenue, delivering profitable margins and building brand awareness.

More specifically, you would have

• Living and breathing the dss+ Core Values and Mission Critical Behaviors, and encouraging others to do the same. More information about our core values can be found here: https://www.consultdss.com/about/core-values/
• Contributing to building the strategic direction and delivery of the global growth objectives; and leading the execution of the strategic plan within the region
• Taking the leadership role in your area of expertise
• Providing feedback and coaching to the extended leadership team / junior colleagues to support their development and career progression within the organization through the use of appropriate channels such as coaching, mentoring, counselling and guiding development in relevant disciplines
• Setting the right example throughout the firm in term of work ethics, personal conduct and crisis management
• Building strong coaching relationships with key clients on improvement initiatives and leadership team
• Serving as a trusted advisor to senior client executives
• Based in UAE, with a strong focus on UAE and Saudi Arabia

Who are you? To be successful in this position, you would bring the following qualifications:

• A relevant post-graduate engineering Degree with commercial or technical focus
• An MBA from leading business school
• Extensive professional experience preferably with a mix of both in house and management consulting experience in the Middle East
• Proven experience in Oil & Gas and Petrochemicals or other heavy industries with extensive experience in Operational Excellence or Operational Risk Management
• Recent experience at Partner level with a top tier Consulting firm, with strong focus on complex operational consulting across existing or expanding industrial sectors in dss+ portfolio
• Network of regional contacts, particularly in GCC
• Experience leading commercial teams and/or in his/her domain of expertise
• Technical knowledge and expertise in relevant field of experience is preferred
• Strategic Planning and Commercial Acumen
• Strong external and internal Stakeholder engagement / relationship management
• Fluency in Arabic is preferred