Director - Consulting

Power Advocate, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Wood Mackenzie is seeking a senior Supply Chain consultant with extensive experience in energy sectors to lead client engagements and deliver analytics and strategic insights. You will manage relationships across levels from the C-Suite to project teams and drive development of new solutions to meet client objectives.

The role requires 12+ years in Consulting or related fields, strong analytical and writing skills, and a passion for coaching junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; post-graduate degree generally preferred.
• 12+ years in Consulting, Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering; energy sector experience preferred (Power & Renewables and/or Oil & Gas).
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, project/time management and managerial skills.
• Strong technical writing; ability to write persuasive documents and storylines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for a wide range of clients.
• Active coaching mindset; focus on improving productivity and opportunities for junior staff.
• Willingness to travel 60–80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and ensure quality of analytics and presentations.
• Manage multiple client relationships from C-Suite to project teams.
• Collaborate on development of new solutions to meet client objectives.
• Oversee junior team members and drive project execution.
• Develop and maintain work plans with clear objectives and deliverables.
• QA/QC of analyses and deliverables.
• Support management with planning, recruiting, training and performance development.
• Provide regular updates on project progress and profitability.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Coaching/mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Post-graduate degree

Job description

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments. Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected. By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe. This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead. Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected WoodMac.com Wood Mackenzie Brand Video Wood Mackenzie Values Inclusive – we succeed together Trusting – we choose to trust each other Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions Future Focused – we accelerate change Curious – we turn knowledge into action With ambitious growth goals over the next four to five years, WoodMac Supply Chain Consulting is an exciting place to continue one’s career. One of the most important aspects of our team’s success will be our expanded ability to build and maintain foundational relationships with our clients. For this to happen we’ll need a combination of our existing staff and new joiners to step up to the challenge of leading new customer engagements. These people will need to be familiar with the energy industry and supply chain and will be passionate about serving customers and developing the team.

Main Responsibilities

• As project lead, candidate will be accountable for the quality of all solutions delivered to our energy clients under their management, from analytics to presentations
• Manage multiple client relationships by effectively interfacing at all levels from the C-Suite to Supply Chain, Project Management, Engineering and Business Development teams
• Collaborate with both colleagues and clients on the development of new solutions needed to meet clients’ objectives or otherwise facilitate the energy transition
• Oversee and manage more junior members of the Supply Chain Consulting team and drive successful project execution
• Develop and maintain work plans to accomplish project scopes while setting clear objectives and deliverables
• QA/QC of analyses and deliverables
• Support management and their efforts to run and administer the business with activities such as planning, recruiting, training, performance development, etc.
• Regularly update management on project progress, including revenue recognition and profitability metrics
• Identify opportunities to sell additional WoodMac consulting services and products; drive proposal development and partner with management and other WoodMac stakeholders to close the deal

About You

• Bachelor's degree required, post-graduate degree in relevant subject area is generally preferred
• 12+ years in a Consulting, Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering function; experience within the Power & Renewables and/or Oil & Gas sectors is preferred
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, project/time management and managerial skills
• Strong technical writing, ability to write persuasive documents and construct high-impact storylines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills appropriate for a large spectrum of clientele
• Passionate about active coaching and committed to improving productivity and opportunities for junior staff
• Ability to adapt based on the needs of clients and WoodMac; focus on solutions, not problems
• Demonstrated ability to lead a dynamic, cohesive team and to work effectively in a team environment
• Enthusiastic about contributing to and positively influencing our team culture through mentorship, teamwork, empowerment, etc.
• Strong interest in the energy sector and working with our clients to solve energy supply chain issues
• Results driven; enjoys the challenge of a changing business environment
• Willingness and ability to travel 60- 80% of the time

Expectations

• This section is not a comprehensive list of everything that is expected from the ideal candidate but rather a spotlight on the skills and behaviours that are most critical to the role:
• Growth Mindset – believe that new abilities can be developed through practice, embrace feedback, motivate others, solve problems and persist
• Customer Collaboration – the desire to understand who our customers are, to engage effectively, build impactful relationships, and to serve all while keeping them at the heart of our decision making
• Planning and Prioritizing – a proven ability to plan, prioritize, monitor and manage workflows
• Commitment to Action - Make timely, evidence-based decisions and values-based judgements in line with our organizational goals and priorities and act boldly and take prompt action to execute decisions in the face of ambiguity.
• Change Agility - Take a pragmatic approach to uncertainty and ensure responsiveness in the face of change and setbacks; look for opportunities in change and disruption

Other

The ideal candidate will work in close proximity of one of our offices in which our Supply Chain Consulting group has a presence in (i.e. Calgary, Houston, Boston, or New York) and will be a hybrid role - expected in the office 2-3 days per week The nature of this role precludes it from consideration for part-time or flexible working arrangements This position does not provide visa sponsorship

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.