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dss+ · 21 hours ago

Project Manager, Metals & Mining - United States

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

dss+ is a leading operations management consulting firm specializing in various industries including Metals & Mining. The Project Manager will lead complex client engagements, manage teams, and build long-term client relationships while driving operational excellence and business development initiatives.

ConsultingInnovation ManagementRisk ManagementSustainability

Hiring Manager

Matthew Craig SHRM-TA

Responsibilities

Managing the execution of complex consulting engagements to ensure the project and deliverables meet or exceed the client’s requirements and expectations and deliver superior value to clients. This entails:

Structuring the project activities and identifying resource requirements, in line with the scope and objectives of the engagement

Leading and directing teams and overseeing the overall quality of the project delivery

Engaging and managing key stakeholders at Management and Senior Executive Level to ensure client’s expectations are fully met

Proactively identifying issues and risks, examining alternatives, and pursuing the optimal course of actions to minimize adverse impact and maximize project success

Managing and enhancing relationships with clients with the objective of positioning the company as a trusted partner and identifying and pursuing additional business opportunities

Working with a Senior Manager/Principal / Director in developing new business leads and opportunities to grow the business

Business Process Owner for Project Management – Standardization of PM Processes, Drive Excellence through Project Reviews

Playing an active role in building the firm by:

Participating in and contributing to functional and/or industry networks with the aim of developing and sharing best practices

Mentoring / coaching junior colleagues to support their development within the organization

Qualification

Metals & Mining experienceManagement consulting experienceOperational risk knowledgeOperational excellence knowledgeMS Office proficiencyPowerBI proficiencyTableau proficiencyFluency in EnglishCommunication skillsPresentation skillsTeam leadershipInterpersonal skills

Required

Experience working in a management consulting firm and/or hands-on experience in the Metals and Mining industry is a must

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry solutions and best practices in operational risk, operational excellence, and sustainability practice lines

Strong communication and presentation skills at the Project Manager level, with the ability to effectively drive solution development, and high-quality delivery of key services

Proven experience in managing, leading, and developing a team

An entrepreneurial spirit, results-focused, and adept at thriving in a fast-paced, rapidly growing consulting environment

Intermediate to expert skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Project, PowerBI, Tableau, and Visio

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or related fields

The ideal candidate will have more than 4 years of professional management consulting experience

Exceptional interpersonal skills and a team-working attitude to collaborate within fast-paced, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary teams

Fluency in both written and spoken English is a must