Senior Manager – Management Consulting, Japan

At dss+, you don’t just deliver projects - you help save lives, improve performance, and build a more sustainable future.

This role focuses on leading client engagements and delivering practical outcomes across operational performance, safety, and transformation programmes.

As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for managing consulting teams, overseeing delivery quality, and building trusted relationships with clients in Japan. The role requires a balance of structured problem-solving, strong project execution, and the ability to work effectively in complex organisational environments.

You will lead the delivery of transformation programmes, working closely with clients to improve operational performance and organisational effectiveness.

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  Lead project teams and manage delivery across multiple workstreams.

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  Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders.

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  Identify operational challenges and develop practical, implementable solutions.

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  Ensure disciplined execution through effective project management and PMO practices.

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  Oversee delivery quality, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

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  Support business development activities, including proposal development and client engagement.

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  Collaborate with regional and global teams to apply leading practices within the Japan market.

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  Develop and coach team members to support capability building.

Be part of a values-led organisation where your work helps save lives, improve performance, and advance sustainability for our clients and their people.

Work closely with clients on complex assignments, with clear responsibility for delivery and outcomes.

Join a collaborative and inclusive working environment that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Develop your expertise through hands-on experience, structured learning, and opportunities to contribute to regional and global projects.

You are a structured and analytical professional with the ability to work effectively with clients and teams in a multicultural environment. You are comfortable managing complexity and delivering clear, practical outcomes.

• Strong experience in management consulting, including leading client engagements.

• Proven experience in project delivery and team management.

• Background in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

- Operational risk and safety management;

- Operational excellence and performance improvement;

- Asset management, maintenance, or integrity;

- Operations transformation programmes.

• Experience working with asset-intensive industries such as energy, chemicals, mining & metals, or manufacturing.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with a high level of organisation and attention to detail.

• Proven project management and/or PMO capability, including governance and execution oversight.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Clear and effective communication, with the ability to engage stakeholders at different organisational levels.

• Ability to work collaboratively within diverse and international teams.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.

• Fluency in Japanese and English is required.

• Willingness to travel within Japan and internationally as required.

We are implementers and change-makers, working across operations from strategy through to execution.

dss+ is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees are valued and able to contribute fully.