Principal Industrial Transformation Leader — 80%+ Travel

DSS Sustainable Solutions; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

dss+ is seeking a Principal to lead transformational programs across industrials and manufacturing, building trusted C-suite relationships and growing strategic accounts. You will shape major engagements, price large deals, and guide programs from boardroom to plant floor, driving safety, performance, and sustainability benefits.

The role demands senior leadership experience, a strong network in industrial manufacturing, and the ability to manage multi-year client relationships while traveling

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in management consulting and/or senior manufacturing leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field; MBA strongly preferred.
• Proven success selling and leading consulting engagements, with annual sales targets.
• Willingness to travel 80%+.

Responsibilities

• Own an annual sales target and build the pipeline to deliver against it.
• Develop trusted relationships with CEOs, COOs, and senior Operations and EHS leaders.
• Shape, price, and close large consulting engagements.
• Turn initial engagements into broader, multi-year client relationships.
• Grow strategic accounts by bringing the full breadth of dss+ capabilities to clients.
• Represent dss+ through industry networks, conferences, and thought leadership.

Skills

Consulting leadership

Sales leadership

Executive presence

C-suite network

Lean Six Sigma

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

dss+ is seeking a Principal to lead transformational programs across industrials and manufacturing, building trusted C-suite relationships and growing strategic accounts. You will shape major engagements, price large deals, and guide programs from boardroom to plant floor, driving safety, performance, and sustainability benefits.

The role demands senior leadership experience, a strong network in industrial manufacturing, and the ability to manage multi-year client relationships while traveling