Senior Manager - Infrastructure LA

About dss+

dss+ is a global operations management consulting firm that partners with industrial organizations to protect people, improve operations, and create a sustainable future. With over 1,000 consultants across 40+ countries, we combine deep industry expertise with capabilities in Operational Risk Management, Operational Excellence, Sustainability, Learning & Development and Digital.

Our culture is inclusive, collaborative, and focused on learning. We look for individuals who are curious, adaptable, and thrive in team-based environments while solving complex challenges for clients in high-impact industries.

The Role – Senior Manager, Infrastructure (LA) 

We are seeking a Senior Manager with strong business acumen and deep understanding of the Infrastructure sector in Brazil to grow our portfolio and lead high-impact client engagements acrossthe country. 

This is not a technical engineering delivery role. 

It is a client-facing, strategic, business-oriented position—focused on: 

• Developing client relationships in major infrastructure players (concessionaires, construction groups, private equity funds) 

• Understanding sector-specific needs (M&A cycles, auctions, ROI, value creation levers) 

• Positioning dss+ offerings such as Contractor Management, Operational Risk, Safety Leadership, Culture Transformation 

• Leading projects, inspiring teams, and influencing senior executives (C-level, investors, board advisors) 

You will act as the main interface with clients, lead engagements end-to-end, and help shape new methodologies and offerings tailored for the Infrastructure market. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Market & Industry Leadership 

• Stay ahead of Infrastructure sector trends (auctions, concessions, regulatory changes, valuation drivers, major players). 

• Understand how PE funds and concessionaires assess and manage operational and cultural risks during due diligence and post-acquisition phases. 

• Identify opportunities to position dss+ solutions early in the investment cycle (pre-deal, post-deal, value creation plans). 

2. Business Development & Client Engagement 

• Build and manage relationships with key accounts in Infrastructure (roads, rail, airports, ports, mobility, construction groups). 

• Communicate in a value-driven and financial-language mindset (ROI, efficiency, risk reduction, operational resilience). 

• Build proposals, scope definition, commercial strategy, and pipeline development. 

• Collaborate with regional leadership toward an annual sales target (PO). 

3. Project & Delivery Leadership 

• Lead transformation and contractor management projects for Infrastructure clients. 

• Ensure high-quality delivery, client satisfaction, and measurable impact. 

• Support and coach junior team members on project delivery, problem-solving, and client interaction. 

• Facilitate client meetings, decision-making sessions, and workshops. 

4. Thought Leadership & Offering Development 

• Develop perspectives, methodologies, tools, and points of view for the Infrastructure market. 

• Contribute to global IP generation and disseminate best practices within the dss+ network. 

• Work with global teams to integrate Infrastructure offerings into the broader portfolio (Operational Risk, Safety Leadership, Culture Transformation, Digital Enablement).