Job Description

Allow us to introduce ourselves.

At dss+, we are not just your average operations consulting firm; we are implementers and change makers. Our passion lies in engaging organisations to craft resilient and sustainable business, guiding them through transformational changes in safety, risk and resilience and through their energy transition. We take the complex world of risk and sustainability and translate it into actionable roadmaps that work with our clients business. We implement, working side-by-side with our clients to deliver real, tangible results.

dss+ services fall into three core areas-operational risk management, operational excellence and sustainability-each bolstered by learning, development and culture change solutions and digital technologies. Teams around the globe work with clients in metals and mining, chemicals, oil and gas, power and utilities, agriculture, food and beverage, industrial and manufacturing, and private equity.

We pride ourselves in combining industry experts and on the ground experience with strong people-centric change management capabilities. This creates the perfect blend to support our clients from intent to impact, enabling them to protect what they care for, transform their organisation, and sustain the changes required to make their vision a reality, in a practical actionable way.

Right now, we\'re expanding our sustainability practice and developing a new, multidisciplinary team across Asia Pacific to deliver a comprehensive range of ESG (environmental, sustainability and governance) and sustainable operations services-a big strategic priority for dss+ growth. If you\'re highly motivated, entrepreneurial and knowledgeable, you may be the perfect lead.

Let\'s see where our shared vision leads.

We have a strong growth trajectory, which means unprecedented opportunity for the people on our teams. Join forces with technical operations executives, experienced line managers and qualified coaches who all share a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do.

Because we\'re 100% mission driven-dedicated to protecting, transforming and sustaining positive change-this role, and the resources you\'ll have, offers you the ideal platform to make a difference. And, because we don\'t just advise on, but also implement best practices, the latest thinking and our own proven methodologies, you will be able to see the positive impact of your efforts. You will also be able to engage and leverage our wider global community of 100+ sustainability consultants as well as access to our global ESG Advisory, LCA & GHG Accounting, B Corp and Circular Economy capability hubs.

Does this sound like you?

As the lead of our Asia Pacific Sustainability Team, you will take ownership of growing the dss+ sustainability consulting practice. Working collaboratively with our industry and market leads, you will address some of our clients\' most pressing challenges. You will work with our global sustainability practice and local leads to shape our sustainability proposition and deepen our capabilities, as well as demonstrate value to prospective clients and create pull for dss+ expertise.

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

• Live and breathe dss+ Core Values and Mission Critical Behaviours 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 what we value here -

• Use what you know about sustainability and ESG 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 network of resources.

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

• Become recognised as an ESG and sustainability subject-matter expert and trusted thought partner within dss+ and to our clients.

You will be responsible to:

• Develop, lead and drive implementation of the dss+ regional ESG and sustainability strategy to guide profitable business growth.
• Team with colleagues to create pull and leverage our existing client network to advance the dss+ sustainability and ESG consulting practice and integrated offerings
• Actively build and develop new trusted client relationships across our industries, bringing deep expertise in at least one of our core industries across Asia Pacific.
• Establish durable internal and external networks to scale our sustainability and ESG value proposition and impact to clients.
• Oversee and guide our teams on client engagement, proposal development and service delivery.
• Nurture and inspire your team\'s talent, expertise and capability for standout client value and as well as off-the-charts employee engagement.

Who are you today?

Here\'s what we think you might look like. You\'re most likely a Principal, Partner or Director in a professional services organisation, and you have a pretty impressive track record in selling sustainability or ESG services. You\'re comfortable with developing industry practices and take long-term client relationships seriously. You\'re a great listener-allowing you to develop offers and solutions that meet each client\'s unique needs. And you\'re comfortable in the C-suite, engaging as a peer with board members, investment teams and portfolio company leaders.

Beyond that, be yourself. At dss+ we embrace and celebrate diversity. This is, above all, an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes, and everyone has the chance to develop their talents further. We\'d like to see:

• Bachelor\'s degree in science, engineering or business. MBA, MS or more is even better.
• Seasoned professional with 20+ years\' experience and at least 10 years of these in consulting with strengths in building and maintaining trusted client relationships.
• Strong business and commercial acumen.
• Experience in delivering sustainability engagements such as:

-Developing and delivering sustainability and ESG strategies

-Developing and delivering Net Zero, Energy Transition or decarbonisation programmes

-Advising on industry-relevant systems and value chain strategies such as with critical minerals, water security, transition fuels and low carbon technologies

-Advising on ESG ratings and ranking methodologies, and sustainability reporting and assurance frameworks such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP and ISA3000

-Identifying ESG-related data management approaches, metrics, and impact assessment and disclosure

-Advising on organisation sustainability programmes in waste, water, community engagement, sustainable supply chains, health and safety, diversity

-Advising on business and operational resilience including climate risk and resilience

• Deep experience in one or more of our priority AP industries: Mining & Metals, Chemicals, Oil, Gas & New Energies. With desired familiarity in Private Equity and Ag, Food & Beverage bringing real working knowledge and expertise.
• Intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.
• Naturally great interpersonal skills and a team-first attitude, as we you will be leading and working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with operations management value drivers, standards, industry guidelines, analytics and technologies.
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering high-impact engagements in industrial environments and leading multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Top-notch analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex research projects and provide relevant recommendations.
• A big plus: An established presence and network in sustainability and ESG in Asia Pacific.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Other languages are a bonus.

In return, dss+ assures that you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly growing consulting environment. You can build capabilities and deliver meaningful results that clients appreciate and can make you feel proud.

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