Jobs in Oakville, Canada

This role can be based anywhere in the US or Canada.

In this strategic, client-facing position, you will oversee the consulting value chain, lead or support business development, engage in project delivery, and foster account development. You will be a regional thought leader, shaping and driving our Metals & Mining Industry strategy in collaboration with Practice Delivery Teams, while partnering with the regional Metals & Mining Industry Leader. You will drive revenue and profit growth in the Metals & Mining industry, working with thought leaders to innovate our approach and deliver exceptional client value.

• Report directly to the USC Metals & Mining Leader and be accountable for developing and leading junior team members, with a strong focus on business development and go-to-market strategy to support regional growth.
• Client Acquisition: identify potential clients through research and network-building, scope projects with the Industry Leader, and prepare and deliver presentations tailored to client needs.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets; stay abreast of market trends and competitor activity to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with the global Metals & Mining Industry Team to contribute to thought leadership, offerings, and methodologies, bringing global best practices to the USC market and clients.
• Provide support for consulting business assessment and implementation engagements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, maintaining and expanding relationships aligned with the account team; understand client needs and advise on solutions that add value.
• Participate in internal and external industry networks to develop new business, working closely with the USC Marketing Team.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with the consulting team to ensure effective delivery and coordinate with marketing to develop targeted campaigns and materials.

• Current knowledge of the Metals & Mining industry, including key trends, major players, risks, challenges, and value drivers.
• Experience from both industry and management consulting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of operational risk, operational excellence, and sustainability practice lines; familiarity with industry solutions and best practices.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency, risk management, and sustainability for Metals & Mining clients.
• Strong existing network of senior leaders in targeted Metals & Mining accounts.
• More than 8 years of experience delivering growth and key services in transforming Metals & Mining companies.
• Exceptional communication skills at the C-suite level; ability to drive business development, solution development, and high-quality delivery of key services.
• Proven experience in managing, leading, and developing a team; solid foundation in account management with a focus on client retention, revenue growth, and satisfaction.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, results-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly growing consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or business; MBA or MS preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have a mix of industry and consulting background.
• More than 8 years of professional experience in management consulting with deep understanding of services and how they benefit clients; well-versed in industry trends and challenges faced by prospective clients.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a team-oriented attitude to collaborate within fast-paced, multicultural, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Travel between 50-70%.

At the highest level, you will have the chance to:

Live and breathe dss and encourage others to do the same. As a company and individually, we are here to deliver value, walk our talk, keep learning, work in teams and be engaged. Read more about our values at the core-values page. (Note: remove hyperlinks in this refined description.)

Use what you know about the Metals & Mining Industry to drive growth among a strong existing portfolio and new dss+ clients.

Keep your sights on the big picture, overseeing program delivery, developing client relationships, leading cross-team initiatives and developing promising talent.

Plug into technical, regional, and global communities to build working relationships and a strong resource network.

Advance the way the industry thinks, contributing to emerging dss+ IP, reusable assets, thought leadership and more.

Become recognized as an Metals & Mining Industry subject-matter expert and trusted thought partner within dss+ and to our clients.

We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint, offering opportunities to advance careers through client work and collaboration with our experts who share a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what we do. Our performance processes and talent systems support personal and professional development.

We embrace and celebrate diversity. This is an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes and has the chance to develop their talents further.