Consulting Manager - United States

Dss+

$90K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in management consulting or project leadership.
  • Proven ability to oversee project deliveries and lead teams.
  • Experience in operational improvement, transformation, or change initiatives.
  • Preferred exposure to asset-intensive or complex operational environments.
  • Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree is beneficial.
  • Fluent in English, additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage consulting teams across various project workstreams.
  • Foster strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders.
  • Identify and address complex operational issues and challenges.
  • Ensure quality and timely execution of project deliverables.
  • Coach and mentor team members to support their professional growth.
  • Engage in strategic discussions to support account growth and proposals.
  • Align project work with dss+ methodologies and standards.

Benefits

  • Structured learning and development opportunities.
  • Coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders.
  • Chance to work on diverse international and cross-industry projects.
  • Flexible working policies.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Full Job Description
This role can be based anywhere in the USA. Travel of up to 80% is required.

Your impact at dss+

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.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading consulting teams and managing delivery across multiple project workstreams
  • Building strong, trusted relationships with client stakeholders
  • Structuring and solving complex problems related to operational improvement, risk, or transformation
  • Overseeing project execution to ensure quality, impact, and timely delivery
  • Coaching, mentoring, and developing consultants through performance support and feedback
  • Supporting client discussions, proposals, and account growth opportunities
  • Ensuring alignment with dss+ methodologies and consistent delivery standards


What you'll experience at dss+

Deliver on our purpose
Be part of a values-led organisation where your work helps enable meaningful, lasting impact for clients and their people.

Develop your trusted expertise
Take ownership of project delivery and client relationships while working closely with senior leaders on complex challenges.

Thrive in a culture of respect
Join an inclusive and collaborative environment where teamwork, curiosity, and continuous learning are encouraged.

Shape your career
Accelerate your development through hands-on leadership experience, structured learning, and exposure to diverse projects and industries.

Who you are

You bring strong leadership capability, a structured mindset, and the ability to work effectively with clients and teams in fast-paced environments. You are comfortable balancing delivery, team management, and stakeholder expectations.

Experience

  • 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


Capabilities

  • 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


Education and languages

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree beneficial
  • Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial


Mobility

Willingness to travel as required to support client engagements

Growth and benefits

We invest in your development and success through:
  • Structured learning and development, including our Consulting Development Academy
  • Coaching and mentorship from experienced leaders
  • Opportunities to work on international and cross-industry projects
  • Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits
  • Flexible working policies


Diversity and inclusion

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.

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