Climate Change Project Lead (O&G)

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Project Manager to lead Climate Change service projects in the Oil & Gas and Energy industries. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience managing climate-related projects, along with strong leadership and project management skills. This role involves ensuring successful project execution, coordinating teams, and managing client expectations in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in leading or managing Climate Change services.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas / Energy industry.
• Familiar with carbon policy and ESG reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scoping, and execution for climate-related services.
• Manage client communication and report on project progress.
• Oversee quality of deliverables and mitigate risks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management proficiency

Decision-making skills

Excellent presentation skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead and manage Climate Change service projects from initiation through delivery within the Oil & Gas and Energy industries. Ensure project execution meets technical objectives, budget, and timeline, while driving collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

• Lead project planning, scoping, and execution for climate-related services covering GHG, carbon strategy, ESG, climate risk, decarbonization, or CCUS.
• Manage client communication, reporting, and expectation alignment.
• Oversee deliverables quality, risks, progress tracking, and mitigation planning.
• Coordinate internal technical and consulting teams to support project delivery.
• Provide strategic direction and resolve operational or technical challenges.
• Responsible for project governance, resource allocation, KPI achievement, and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Science or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years experience in leading or managing Climate Change services in the Oil & Gas / Energy industry (team leader, project manager, or equivalent role).
• 5+ years of overall exposure in Climate Change services specifically within the Energy industry.
• Project management proficiency (scope, schedule, budget, stakeholder, and risk management).
• Strong leadership, coordination, and decision-making skills.
• Familiar with carbon policy, ESG reporting, emissions technologies, and Energy Transition trends.
• Excellent presentation and cross-functional communication capabilities.