Principal - Operations Consulting (Multi-Industry) | Spain & Portugal (IBE)

Full-timeHybrid
Spainvia dss+ CareersPosted Sep 15, 2026
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About this role

Principal (Equity Partner)

  • Operations Consulting

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 is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our Safety and Operations Consulting practice across Spain and Portugal.

Working with leading organisations across a variety of industries, you will help clients solve complex safety and operational challenges, improve performance, strengthen resilience, and deliver sustainable business results. You will lead transformation programmes, build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, and contribute to the strategic growth of our business in the region.

Why This Practice – Safety and Operations Consulting

In today's rapidly evolving business environment, organisations must continuously improve safety and performance while balancing operational complexity, workforce challenges, cost pressures, and sustainability goals.

At dss+, we help clients achieve lasting operational improvements by combining deep industry expertise with practical implementation. Our teams work alongside client leadership and frontline employees to deliver meaningful change, improve productivity, and build capabilities that sustain results long after project completion.

Your Impact at dss+

You will play a key leadership role in growing our business and delivering transformational outcomes for clients. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will lead complex programmes, develop strategic client relationships, and identify new growth opportunities across the Iberian market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead large-scale safety, operational transformation and performance improvement programmes
  • Develop and expand strategic relationships with senior client stakeholders
  • Identify, shape, and convert business development opportunities across Spain and Portugal
  • Manage and grow key client accounts within target industries
  • Lead multidisciplinary consulting teams to deliver measurable client impact
  • Coach, mentor, and develop consultants and managers across project teams
  • Support proposal development, commercial negotiations, and solution design
  • Contribute to thought leadership and the continued evolution of dss+ operational excellence offerings
  • Support regional leadership in executing growth strategies and market expansion plans
  • 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
  • Operate with autonomy and influence while working with senior executives on complex operational and strategic challenges.
  • Thrive in a Culture of Respect
  • Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where curiosity, innovation, and diverse perspectives are encouraged.
  • Shape Your Career
  • Play a key role in building our presence across Iberia while working with experienced leaders and global teams on high-impact engagements.

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