Consulting Manager, Energy Transition

S&P Global; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy consulting firm in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced consultant to lead project delivery and mentor junior staff. Candidates must possess extensive management consulting experience with a focus on energy transition. Responsibilities include guiding project teams, engaging clients, and supporting business initiatives that drive impactful outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy and environmental management, complemented by excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

Health & Wellness coverage

Generous time off

Career growth resources

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family-friendly perks

Qualifications

• Proven management consulting experience from a reputable firm.
• 3–5 years of experience in the energy transition sector.
• 8 years of professional experience in consulting, industry, or finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee consulting project delivery.
• Guide and mentor consultants to generate high-quality insights.
• Support business development efforts with proposals and client engagements.

Skills

Management consulting experience

Project delivery

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, or Process)

Post-graduate degree in finance, economics, or business

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 11

No sponsorship will be offered to candidates in Saudi Arabia or the UAE.

The Team

The EMEA Energy Transition Consulting Team is a trusted advisor to leading companies in the traditional and new energy sectors, investors, and governments. Our work includes energy transition strategy development, transaction due diligence, emissions reduction roadmaps, supply chain assessments, and ESG/Energy policy advisory. As part of this dynamic team, you will work alongside consultants and subject matter experts from diverse backgrounds. The fast-paced, varied nature of our projects provides the opportunity to develop a wide skill set while engaging with senior industry leaders and policymakers across the Middle East and beyond.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Lead and oversee consulting project delivery, defining approach, frameworks, data, and analysis to drive impactful outcomes.
• Guide and mentor consultants, ensuring high-quality analysis and insight generation using advanced data analytics tools.
• Deliver findings through written reports, client presentations, and strategic discussions, including leading client meetings and report presentations.
• Support business development efforts by leading proposal preparation, pitch deck creation, and participating in client engagement and scoping meetings.
• Leverage industry expertise and professional networks to develop thought leadership on key energy transition topics and trends.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable):

• Proven management consulting experience from a reputable consulting firm, including end-to-end project delivery, client presentations, and development of deliverables (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• At least 3–5 years of experience in the energy transition sector, including the energy value chain, critical minerals, renewable power, emissions reduction, and environmental management.
• At least 8 years of professional experience spanning consulting, industry, or finance roles with demonstrated commercial analysis, financial modeling, research/benchmarking, and M&A-related skills integrated into consulting delivery.
• Experience in the Middle East and GCC energy landscape is highly favorable.
• Minimum of a BSc in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, or Process preferred); post-graduate degree in finance, economics, or business is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

About S&P Global Commodity Insights

At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value. We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global provides credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. We help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose: Progress is driven by a catalyst—information, imagination, people, technology. We help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow by transforming data into Essential Intelligence.

Our People: We are 35,000+ strong worldwide, driven by curiosity and a belief that Essential Intelligence can build a more prosperous future. We are committed to exploring sustainability, energy transition, and innovative workflows that empower insight.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership.

Benefits

We take care of you so you can take care of business. Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off to stay energized.
• Continuous Learning: Resources to grow your career and learn new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Competitive pay, retirement planning, continuing education, and company-matched student loan contribution.
• Family Friendly Perks: Benefits for partners and children.
• Additional Perks: Retail discounts, referral incentives, and more.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer: S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic submissions will be considered.

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