Principal (Partner), Oil & Gas

DSS Sustainable Solutions; Houston (TX); A distancia; USD 220.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

dss+ is a global consultancy specializing in Operational Risk, Operational Excellence, and Sustainability. As a Principal within Oil & Gas, you will lead senior client engagements, shape deals, and drive multi-year transformations across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.

You will nurture executive relationships, oversee significant programs, and contribute to growth through strategic account development.

Formación

• 15+ years of experience in management consulting and/or senior Oil & Gas leadership.
• Partner, Director, or equivalent consulting experience and/or significant P&L or Oil & Gas operational leadership experience.
• Proven success personally selling and leading consulting engagements, with annual sales targets.
• An established C-suite and senior operations network within upstream, midstream, and/or downstream Oil & Gas.
• Experience leading large-scale safety, operational excellence, and performance transformations with measurable results.
• Turnaround, restructuring, and/or M&A integration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Operational Excellence, Lean/Six Sigma, safety management systems, and large-scale change.
• Strong executive presence with credibility in both the boardroom and on the plant floor.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Executive leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Strategic sales

Change management

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred

Descripción del empleo

Location: United States, location flexible
Travel: 80%+

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 helping organizations solve complex challenges across Operational Risk, Operational Excellence, and Sustainability. With roots in DuPont’s industrial operations, we combine deep industry expertise with practical implementation to deliver measurable, lasting results.

Why This Role

As a Principal within our Oil & Gas team, you will play a senior leadership role in growing our business and delivering transformational results for clients. You will build trusted C-suite relationships, grow strategic accounts, shape and close major consulting engagements, and lead complex transformation programs from the boardroom to the plant floor. Our work spans upstream, midstream, and downstream Oil & Gas, helping clients improve safety, operational performance, productivity, reliability, and profitability.

What You’ll Experience at dss+

Meaningful Impact

Help leading Oil & Gas organizations improve safety, performance, resilience, and sustainability.

Trusted Expertise

Work alongside industry experts and senior client leaders to solve complex operational challenges.

Growth & Leadership

Take on significant client and commercial responsibility while developing teams and helping shape the growth of dss+.

A Collaborative Culture

Join a purpose-led, inclusive organization where different perspectives, expertise, and ideas are valued.

Your Impact

Grow the Business

• 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.

What You Bring

• 15+ years of experience in management consulting and/or senior Oil & Gas leadership.

• Partner, Director, or equivalent consulting experience and/or significant P&L or Oil & Gas operational leadership experience.

• Proven success personally selling and leading consulting engagements, with annual sales targets.

• An established C-suite and senior operations network within upstream, midstream, and/or downstream Oil & Gas.

• Experience leading large-scale safety, operational excellence, and performance transformations with measurable results.

• Turnaround, restructuring, and/or M&A integration experience.

• Strong knowledge of Operational Excellence, Lean/Six Sigma, safety management systems, and large-scale change.

• Strong executive presence with credibility in both the boardroom and on the plant floor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred.

• Willingness to travel 80%+.

A Bit More About Us

dss+ is a global operations management consulting firm helping organizations improve safety, operational performance, and sustainability.

We work from the boardroom to the plant floor, combining deep industry expertise with practical implementation to deliver lasting results.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, valued, and able to contribute and grow.