Senior Manager - Mining and Metals in Peru

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.

We combine deep expertise, practical problem-solving, and digital innovation to deliver measurable and lasting impact for our clients.

This role sits at the centre of delivering large-scale transformation programmes while driving business growth in the Mining & Metals sector in Peru.

You will lead client engagements end-to-end — combining business development, strategic advisory, and project delivery — while building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and expanding our presence in one of the most important mining markets globally.

Mining & Metals is a critical industry underpinning the global economy and energy transition.

At dss+, we partner with organisations to improve safety, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen governance — delivering measurable impact across operations and communities.

This is a key growth area where we support clients to increase production of critical minerals while advancing sustainability and social outcomes.

You will lead the delivery of transformation programmes across the Peruvian mining sector, partnering with clients to solve complex operational and organisational challenges.

You will also play a key role in growing the business — identifying strategic opportunities, building long-term partnerships, and leading the development and closure of high-value consulting engagements.

• Lead consulting teams and manage delivery across large-scale transformation programmes in mining operations

• Build trusted relationships with C-level and senior leaders, acting as a strategic advisor to mining clients

• Drive business development activities, including opportunity identification, proposal development, and closing complex consulting engagements

• Expand existing client relationships by identifying long-term partnership and growth opportunities

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and resources in collaboration with internal teams and clients

• Engage executive stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful implementation of solutions

• Anticipate operational and delivery risks, ensuring proactive mitigation and strong governance

• Contribute to the growth of the Mining & Metals portfolio in Peru and across Latin America

• Maintain active involvement in project delivery to ensure quality, impact, and client satisfaction

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 Gain early autonomy and real accountability, working closely with senior clients on complex, high-impact challenges.

Thrive in a Culture of Respect Join an inclusive and collaborative environment where your voice is valued, your curiosity is encouraged, and your wellbeing is supported.

Shape your Career Accelerate your development through hands-on experience, structured learning, and opportunities to work on international projects.

You bring strong analytical thinking, a strategic mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in complex, high-impact environments. You are comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, leading teams, and delivering measurable outcomes.

• Experience in management consulting and/or mining operations environments

• Proven track record delivering and managing complex transformation programmes

• Strong experience in business development, including selling and closing large consulting engagements

• Deep experience within the Peruvian mining sector, ideally across large-scale copper and/or lithium operations

• Strong understanding of operational challenges, regulatory context, safety culture, and sustainability priorities

• Strong leadership and stakeholder…