Managing Director - Energy & Utilities

talisman; United States; On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Talisman, a rapidly growing specialist management consulting firm focused on the North American energy industry, seeks a Managing Director to lead senior engagements and drive growth. This senior leadership role combines deep industry expertise with client leadership, business development and team development across regulatory, economic, financial and operational matters affecting the energy sector.

The MD will originate and oversee complex engagements, maintain relationships with utilities,

Qualifications

• Seniority with 15+ years in energy industry or related advisory services.
• Deep energy sector subject-matter expertise across regulatory, commercial and market.
• Proven track record advising utilities, energy companies or major players.
• Ability to originate new work and expand existing accounts.
• Experience leading complex engagements and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; credible with executives.
• Will travel to client sites and industry events as required.
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree or professional credentials advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Originate, scope and lead complex consulting engagements across the North American energy sector.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, utilities, regulators, investors, developers, legal counsel and other industry stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on regulatory, commercial, financial and industry challenges.
• Lead the development of high-quality analyses, reports, presentations and testimony.
• Maintain and expand senior client relationships, identifying opportunities for new engagements.
• Lead business development activities, including proposals, scopes, budgets.
• Provide senior oversight and quality control across engagements, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Represent the firm at industry events and through thought leadership.
• Mentor and develop consulting teams and contribute to recruitment and firm leadership.

Skills

Energy sector expertise

Business development

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Managing Director to join a rapidly growing, specialist management consulting firm focused on the North American energy industry. The firm advises clients across regulatory, economic, financial, strategic and operational matters affecting the energy sector.

This is a senior leadership position for an established energy-sector advisor who combines deep industry expertise with client leadership, business development and team development. The Managing Director will originate and lead complex engagements, maintain senior client relationships, and play an active role in the continued growth and direction of the firm. This reflects the Director-level emphasis on subject-matter expertise, business development, quality and long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate, scope and lead complex consulting engagements across the North American energy sector.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, utilities, regulators, investors, developers, legal counsel and other industry stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on complex regulatory, commercial, financial and industry challenges.
• Lead the development of high-quality analysis, reports, presentations, testimony and other client deliverables.
• Maintain and expand senior client relationships, identifying opportunities for new engagements and broader advisory support.
• Lead business development activities, including developing proposals, scopes, approaches and budgets.
• Provide senior oversight and quality control across multiple engagements, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard, on schedule and within budget.
• Represent the firm through industry events, thought leadership and other external activities.
• Mentor and develop consulting teams while contributing to recruitment, training, service development and broader firm leadership.

Requirements

• Typically 15+ years of relevant experience within the energy industry, consulting, a regulatory body or a related advisory environment.
• Deep subject-matter expertise in one or more areas of the energy sector, with a strong understanding of the commercial, regulatory and market environment.
• Significant experience advising utilities, energy companies or other major energy-sector participants.
• Demonstrated ability to originate new work, develop senior client relationships and expand existing accounts.
• Experience leading complex consulting engagements and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to form and communicate well-supported recommendations on complex issues.
• Experience with regulatory proceedings, expert testimony or other formal industry proceedings is highly desirable.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with credibility engaging executives, regulators, legal counsel and other senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop consulting professionals and contribute to the broader growth of a business.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; an advanced degree or relevant professional credentials are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and industry events as required.