(Senior) Manager Energy & Industry

Sia; Maastricht; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sia is seeking an Energy & Utilities Manager to guide clients through the New Energy Reality. You will lead and mentor consulting teams on market studies, process improvements, and investment decisions, while shaping business growth through cross-functional collaboration and client development.

You will leverage a strong energy network, advanced data and AI interests, and fluency in English and Dutch to deliver results across international projects from our Amsterdam base.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree completed.
• 8+ years in energy/utility consulting.
• Strong network with energy companies.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead market studies and process improvements for clients.
• Guide investment decision processes and regulatory compliance.
• Support outsourcing and vendor selection engagements.
• Coach and mentor consultants; drive business development.

Skills

Master's degree

Energy experience

Energy market insight

Data/AI interest

English fluency

Dutch fluency

Team management

Entrepreneurial spirit

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.

Job Description

The Energy sector is undergoing a transition towards the “New Energy Reality”. This new reality is characterized by new ways of energy generation, transportation, distribution and changing customer behavior. All these changes have an impact on the business model, operating model and strategy of Energy companies.

As an Energy & Utilities Manager, you will guide companies during the transition phase towards the “New Energy Reality”. You will get to work on various projects supported by a team of Sia consultants and/or client representatives. You will ensure that projects are delivered beyond expectations and will act as a coach and mentor for consultants. Furthermore, you will have an engaged role in shaping and growing our business by business development and sales support.

Example assignments: market (entry) studies, improvement of (operational) processes, investment decision making, regulatory compliance, outsourcing, vendor selection, etc.

Qualifications

• You have completed your Master’s Degree.
• Passion for energy! You have at least 8 years of experience in consulting within the utilities industry.
• You have a business network at relevant energy companies.
• Good view of the developments in the energy market and the impact on actors in the value chain
• 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 are self-starting, entrepreneurial and flexible and have relevant and good skills in managing teams.
• Ability to monitor company or market trends, evolutions and trigger actions within Sia to adapt our offerings.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary with great extra advantages: 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 from our inspiring office in Amsterdam.
• Your team will consist of highly educated, specialised and entrepreneurial consultants within a company which is a successful player in the consulting market.
• Working in an international environment which 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.