Principal/Engagement Manager/Associate - Energy - Perth

Oliver Wyman; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

26 weeks parental leave

Health insurance discount

Hybrid work arrangement

Training program

Employee assistance

Gym discounts

Social events & offsites

Job summary

Oliver Wyman is seeking an experienced professional for Perth to fill Principal/Engagement Manager/Associate roles in Energy. You will lead projects, manage teams and drive strategic client outcomes in fast-paced engagements across the Energy sector in Australia.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in top-tier consulting with energy/natural resources knowledge, a proven leadership track, and strong communication. The position supports hybrid work and requires regular travel to clients and offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a top-tier strategy consulting firm or project-based, team-oriented environments.
• Energy and Natural Resources industry knowledge; breadth across or depth within one practice area preferred.
• Track record of leading and managing teams or work streams and delivering against tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Be a self-starter and independent thinker, who works well within a team.
• Contribute to the team's common aspiration, collective endeavour and shared success.
• Be a clear communicator, using straightforward, open, respectful interaction.
• Embrace balanced lives for consultants, prioritisation and focus are critical.
• Willingness to travel.
• Business-fluent English.

Skills

Energy knowledge

Leadership experience

Independent thinker

Clear communication

Travel willingness

Business English

Job description

Principal/Engagement Manager/Associate - Energy - Perth

Who we are

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting that combines deep industry knowledge with specialised expertise in strategy, transactions, operations, risk management, and organisation transformation.

• We support our team to deliver real world impact through interesting and important work
• We will equip you with an advanced consulting and commercial skillset to build a sustainable and successful practice
• Our NYSE listed ownership structure supports high-growth ambition, while maintaining a differentiated operating model

Practice Overview

Oliver Wyman’s Energy practice distinguishes itself by the value it creates for clients. We help electricity generators, retailers, energy and mining companies address strategic and operational challenges through proven, results-oriented approaches. We help clients to understand and map participation models in new and emerging sectors including renewables and storage, virtual power plants, electric vehicles, hydrogen, and carbon reduction pathways. We bring state-of-the-art problem-solving tools and deep industry knowledge tailored to the situations and needs of our clients to support them in pursuing the right opportunities with the best tools. We have completed hundreds of engagements for leading entities across Australia, Europe, North America and the Middle East, creating sustainable shareholder value.

What you will bring

• A minimum of 5 years of experience, ideally with a top-tier strategy consulting firm or project-based, team-oriented environments
• Energy and Natural Resources industry knowledge, breadth across or depth within one of our practice areas is preferred
• Track record of leading and managing teams or work streams and delivering against tight deadlines in fast paced and demanding environments
• Be a self-starters and independent thinker, who works well within a team
• Contribute to the teams’ common aspiration, collective endeavour and shared success
• Be a clear communicator, using straightforward, open, respectful interaction
• Embrace balanced lives for consultants, whereby prioritisation and focus are seen as critical
• Willingness to travel
• Business-fluent English

Benefits of working at Oliver Wyman, Australia

• 25 days of vacation days for well-deserved breaks
• 26 weeks paid paternal leave for all employees
• Discounted health insurance, protecting you and your loved ones
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid working, supporting you to balance work and life
• Comprehensive training curriculum designed to support career progression at all levels
• Employee assistance programmes that offer free sessions on counselling, wellbeing coaching, holistic support (financial coaching, nutritional support, legal advice) and manager support programs
• Well-being programmes offering discounted gym memberships and health reimbursement
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities to foster a collaborative and friendly environment, including regional offsites

Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, is a management consulting firm driven by deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment. Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.