Director - Consulting

Power Advocate, Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Mackenzie in Calgary seeks a Director, Supply Chain Consulting to lead high-impact client engagements across the energy sector. You will manage project teams delivering insights drawn from proprietary data, interfacing with C-Suite and cross-functional stakeholders to shape strategic recommendations.

The role emphasizes coaching, growth mindset, and the ability to win new business while guiding teams through complex supply chain challenges and energy transition initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; post-graduate degree preferred.
• 12+ years in Consulting, Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering.
• Experience in Power & Renewables and/or Oil & Gas sectors preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, project/time management and managerial skills.
• Strong technical writing and ability to craft persuasive documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams delivering analytics and client-ready solutions.
• Manage multiple client relationships from C-Suite to project teams.
• Develop and commercialize new solutions to meet client objectives and energy transition goals.
• Oversee junior staff and drive successful project execution.
• Develop work plans with clear objectives, deliverables and timelines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Coaching and mentoring

Business development

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Post-graduate degree

Job description

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.Wood MackenzieIntelligence ConnectedWoodMac.comWood Mackenzie Brand VideoWood Mackenzie ValuesInclusive – we succeed togetherTrusting – we choose to trust each otherCustomer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisionsFuture Focused – we accelerate changeCurious – we turn knowledge into actionWith ambitious growth goals over the next four to five years, WoodMac Supply Chain Consulting is an exciting place to continue one’s career. One of the most important aspects of our team’s success will be our expanded ability to build and maintain foundational relationships with our clients. For this to happen we’ll need a combination of our existing staff and new joiners to step up to the challenge of leading new customer engagements. These people will need to be familiar with the energy industry and supply chain and will be passionate about serving customers and developing the team.In your role as Director, you will inevitably have opportunity to forge and foster relationships with clients that will enable this growth. Under your leadership our projects teams will develop and deliver insights drawn from our unparalleled industry data and experience, increasing the likelihood that these new customer relationships will grow and even become the foundational clients of tomorrow. You will serve as the conduit between your project execution team and management and will supply observations and hypotheses needed to run the business and formulate business development strategies.Main ResponsibilitiesAs project lead, candidate will be accountable for the quality of all solutions delivered to our energy clients under their management, from analytics to presentationsManage multiple client relationships by effectively interfacing at all levels from the C-Suite to Supply Chain, Project Management, Engineering and Business Development teamsCollaborate with both colleagues and clients on the development of new solutions needed to meet clients’ objectives or otherwise facilitate the energy transitionOversee and manage more junior members of the Supply Chain Consulting team and drive successful project executionDevelop and maintain work plans to accomplish project scopes while setting clear objectives and deliverablesQA/QC of analyses and deliverablesSupport management and their efforts to run and administer the business with activities such as planning, recruiting, training, performance development, etc.Regularly update management on project progress, including revenue recognition and profitability metricsIdentify opportunities to sell additional WoodMac consulting services and products; drive proposal development and partner with management and other WoodMac stakeholders to close the dealAbout YouBachelor's degree required, post-graduate degree in relevant subject area is generally preferred12+ years in a Consulting, Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering function; experience within the Power & Renewables and/or Oil & Gas sectors is preferredExceptional analytical, problem solving, project/time management and managerial skillsStrong technical writing, ability to write persuasive documents and construct high-impact storylinesEffective communication and interpersonal skills appropriate for a large spectrum of clientelePassionate about active coaching and committed to improving productivity and opportunities for junior staffAbility to adapt based on the needs of clients and WoodMac; focus on solutions, not problemsDemonstrated ability to lead a dynamic, cohesive team and to work effectively in a team environmentEnthusiastic about contributing to and positively influencing our team culture through mentorship, teamwork, empowerment, etc.Strong interest in the energy sector and working with our clients to solve energy supply chain issuesResults driven; enjoys the challenge of a changing business environmentWillingness and ability to travel 60- 80% of the timeExpectationsThis section is not a comprehensive list of everything that is expected from the ideal candidate but rather a spotlight on the skills and behaviours that are most critical to the role:Growth Mindset – believe that new abilities can be developed through practice, embrace feedback, motivate others, solve problems and persistCustomer Collaboration – the desire to understand who our customers are, to engage effectively, build impactful relationships, and to serve all while keeping them at the heart of our decision makingPlanning and Prioritizing – a proven ability to plan, prioritize, monitor and manage workflowsCommitment to Action - Make timely, evidence-based decisions and values-based judgements in line with our organizational goals and priorities and act boldly and take prompt action to execute decisions in the face of ambiguity.Change Agility - Take a pragmatic approach to uncertainty and ensure responsiveness in the face of change and setbacks; look for opportunities in change and disruptionOtherThe ideal candidate will work in close proximity of one of our offices in which our Supply Chain Consulting group has a presence in (i.e. Calgary, Houston, Boston, or New York) and will be a hybrid role - expected in the office 2-3 days per weekThe nature of this role precludes it from consideration for part-time or flexible working arrangementsThis position does not provide visa sponsorshipEqual OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov