(Associate) Manager Energy & Transport

Sia; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work phone

Salary increases

Bonuses

Flexible transport

Training plan

Work from home

International projects

Job summary

Sia in Amsterdam seeks an experienced transformation consultant to guide clients through strategic change. You will shape transformation strategies, lead roadmaps, and mentor a cross‑functional team of consultants across energy and transport sectors. You will combine market insights with hands-on delivery, selling engagements and ensuring outcomes.

English and Dutch fluency required; German is a plus. The role offers a hybrid setup with offices in Amsterdam or Rotterdam and opportunities to work

Qualifications

• Master’s degree completed.
• 5–7 years of consultancy experience.
• Network at transport and/or energy companies.
• Strong view on market developments affecting value chains.
• Background in strategic analysis, strategy development and/or organizational transformation.
• Capability in selling and delivering innovative strategy consulting engagements.
• Strong interest in data and AI topics; ability to quickly build expertise.
• Excellent English and Dutch verbal and written skills (German a plus).
• Ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment.
• Dynamic with entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Transformation Leadership: Collaborate with clients to understand challenges and lead development/implementation of transformational strategies and roadmaps.
• Innovation and Strategy Development: Create innovative strategies for changing market dynamics and opportunities.
• Roadmap Definition: Define comprehensive transformation roadmaps with steps, timelines, and resources.
• Result-Oriented Execution: Drive delivery and commercial outcomes of transformation initiatives.
• Industry Insights: Stay updated on energy and transport trends and share insights internally.
• Team Leadership: Mentor consultants and foster collaboration within the team.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Strategy development

Organizational transformation

Consultancy experience

Data & AI interest

English & Dutch language

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Job Description

our esteemed clients. Your role will be central to helping organizations achieve transformational success, positioning them as leaders in their respective industries. By employing your strategic acumen and management expertise, you will facilitate sustainable business performance improvements, guiding our clients through their transformation journeys.

Key Responsibilities

• Transformation Leadership: Collaborate closely with client organizations to understand their challenges, objectives, and aspirations. Lead the development and implementation of transformational strategies, ensuring alignment with their long-term vision.
• Innovation and Strategy Development: Contribute to the creation of innovative strategies that enable clients to adapt to changing market dynamics, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and address potential risks.
• Roadmap Definition: Develop comprehensive transformation roadmaps that outline the necessary steps, timelines, and resources required to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Result-Oriented Execution: Take on both commercial and delivery responsibilities to drive the successful implementation of transformation initiatives and ensure they meet or exceed the targeted results.
• Industry Insights: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, advancements, and disruptions in the energy & transport sectors. Use your insights to develop forward-thinking recommendations to clients and create training programs while sharing knowledge internally.
• Team Leadership: Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment within the team, guiding and mentoring consultants to enhance their professional growth.

Qualifications

• You have successfully completed your Master’s Degree.
• You have at least 5-7 years experience within a consultancy firm.
• You have a network at relevant transport and/or energy companies.
• Good view of the developments in the market and the impact on actors in the value chains.
• You have a background in strategic analysis, strategy development and/or organizational transformation.
• Capability in selling and delivering innovative strategy consulting engagements.
• You have a strong interest in data and AI-related topics, the ability to quickly build expertise in these areas, and you’re excited about helping our clients seize the opportunities they offer.
• Excellent English and Dutch verbal and written skills are required. If you also speak German fluently, that’s a great plus!
• You have the ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment, within a varied team in educational level, position and skills.
• You are dynamic and able to achieve results with an entrepreneurial mindset.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary with great extra advantages: a work phone, a clear and structured yearly salary increase and bonuses.
• Flexible transport options that match your personal needs.
• Training plan to develop yourself as an expert in your discipline.
• You have the opportunity to work from home, the client or our inspiring office in Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
• Working in an international environment creates opportunities to share knowledge and work together on international projects with colleagues all over the world.

Additional Information

We are unable to provide a work permit for this position.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.