Senior Manager, Advisory & Consulting

KBR, Inc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Manager for its Advisory & Consulting team in Singapore. The role involves managing projects from concept to Pre-FEED, building a team, and ensuring client satisfaction while meeting regional financial targets. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in energy transition and advisory services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in energy or related industries.
• At least 3 years of team management experience.
• Proven experience managing projects from Concept to Pre-FEED.

Responsibilities

• Originate projects to grow the Advisory & Consulting business portfolio.
• Manage client and external stakeholder relationships.
• Lead client engagements throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Development

Team Leadership

Financial Literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or relevant discipline

Job description

Title:
Senior Manager, Advisory & Consulting

KBR Advisory & Consulting is seeking a Senior Manager, Advisory & Consulting to join its team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for delivering studies from concept through to Pre-FEED, as well as supporting Transaction Advisory services, including technical and operational due diligence. He or she will contribute to the group's overall sales efforts through proposal and tender preparation, contract negotiation, and other client-facing activities. Reporting to the General Manager, the Senior Manager will collaborate closely with the broader team, led by the Director of KBR Consulting International.

Job Responsibilities:

• Originate projects to grow the Advisory & Consulting business portfolio, covering initiatives from concept to Pre-FEED, as well as Transaction Advisory services
• Ensure regional financial targets are achieved
• Build a team to support the overall growth of the Advisory & Consulting function
• Manage client and external stakeholder relationships
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction at the project level and resolve any issues that arise
• Lead client engagements throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee the successful execution and completion of projects within the APAC region
• Review project obligations and manage changes, including variation orders
• Lead the regional project management team and proactively manage risks to prevent delays or reputational damage
• Supervise project managers to ensure high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant project delivery
• Train, develop, and mentor the next generation of Project Managers

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the energy or related industries, with a focus on corporate energy transition, energy policy and regulations, and/or energy transition financing
• Proven experience managing projects from Concept to Pre-FEED, as well as delivering Transaction Advisory services (Technical and Operational Due Diligence)
• At least 3 years of team management experience within advisory or consulting firms, with a demonstrated ability to grow the business
• Strong track record in delivering high-end advisory and consulting projects, with the ability to manage key stakeholders effectively
• Experience engaging with executive-level stakeholders (C-suite/C-1), including negotiating government-to-government (G2G) and government-to-business (G2B) opportunities
• Able to work within a 'sell-do' model
• Strong self-starter and motivated to succeed
• Practical experience in front-end consulting, including scoping, selling, and delivery
• Demonstrated business acumen (ability to grasp commercial feasibility of proposals) and financial literacy (understanding of basic financial concepts and evaluation methods)
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with both direct team members and broader colleagues