Sênior Consultant - Operational Risk Management

Dupont Sustainable Solutions; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working policies

Job summary

Dupont Sustainable Solutions seeks a senior consultant to lead specialist workstreams in Operational Risk Management and Safety within complex client engagements. You will partner with client leaders to strengthen risk governance, drive safety transformation, and deliver measurable operational improvements.

As a senior practitioner, you will mentor teams, shape methodologies, and foster knowledge sharing across dss+.

Qualifications

• Experience in management consulting or industrial operations environments.
• Deep expertise in Operational Risk Management and Safety.
• Experience leading workstreams and delivering complex client engagements.
• Knowledge of operational challenges within asset-intensive industries.
• Experience in manufacturing, infrastructure, construction or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience leading safety transformation and critical risk management initiatives.
• Significant experience engaging senior operational and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical or specialist workstreams within client engagements.
• Provide subject matter expertise across Operational Risk Management initiatives.
• Lead Critical Risk Management programmes and assessments.
• Facilitate BowTie workshops and major risk identification exercises.
• Support the design and implementation of operational improvement solutions.
• Mentor and support junior consultants and project teams.
• Contribute to capability development, methodologies, and knowledge sharing across dss+.

Skills

Operational Risk Management

Safety Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Safety Engineering qualification

Tools

BowTie methodology

Critical Risk Management

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 role focuses on delivering high-quality outcomes through deep expertise in Operational Risk Management and Safety.

You will play a key role in leading technical workstreams, applying your knowledge to solve complex challenges and support client impact.

Why This Practice

In a complex and fast-changing environment, organisations must manage risk effectively to protect people, assets, and performance.

At dss+, we help clients embed risk-based decision making across their operations, integrating processes, technology, and culture to improve resilience.

This enables safer, more productive operations while unlocking greater value.

Your Impact at dss+

You will lead specialist workstreams within complex client engagements, applying deep expertise to solve operational and technical challenges. Working closely with clients and project teams, you will help organisations strengthen capability, improve performance, and deliver sustainable operational improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead technical or specialist workstreams within consulting engagements
• Provide subject matter expertise across Operational Risk Management initiatives
• Lead Critical Risk Management programmes and assessments
• Facilitate BowTie workshops and major risk identification exercises
• Support the design and implementation of operational improvement solutions
• Facilitate workshops, assessments, and stakeholder discussions with clients
• Analyse operational risks, systems, and performance improvement opportunities
• Advise client leaders on safety leadership, risk governance, and risk-based decision making
• Mentor and support junior consultants and project teams
• Contribute to capability development, methodologies, and knowledge sharing across dss+

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.

Who You Are

You bring strong analytical thinking, a curious mindset, and the ability to work effectively in diverse, international environments. You are comfortable engaging with stakeholders, solving complex problems, and contributing to meaningful outcomes.

Experience

• Experience in management consulting or industrial operations environments
• Deep expertise in Operational Risk Management and Safety
• Experience leading workstreams and delivering complex client engagements
• Knowledge of operational challenges within asset-intensive industries
• Extensive experience within manufacturing, infrastructure, construction or heavy industrial environments
• Experience leading safety transformation and critical risk management initiatives
• Significant experience engaging senior operational and executive stakeholders

Capabilities

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving capability
• Ability to lead workshops, assessments, and stakeholder discussions
• Strong communication and client engagement skills
• Comfortable guiding teams and contributing to capability development
• Advanced knowledge of BowTie methodology and Critical Risk Management
• Ability to influence leadership teams and drive behavioural change
• Strong technical understanding of operational and process safety risks

Education & Languages

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Safety Engineering qualification strongly preferred
• Fluency in English required
• Portuguese required

Mobility

• Willingness to travel as required.

Growth & Benefits

We invest in your development and success through:

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

A Bit More About Us

We are implementers and change-makers. Our teams work from the boardroom to the shop floor, helping organisations build resilience, improve performance, and sustain results over time.

Our expertise spans industries including metals and mining, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, and private equity, combining deep operational knowledge with transformation and capability-building expertise.

Diversity & Inclusion

dss+ is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is respected, valued, and able to contribute fully.

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and drives better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.