Managing Consultant - Power & Renewables
About The Position
As a Managing Consultant on the Americas Power & Renewables Consulting team, you will play a key role in our growing consulting practice, with involvement in all aspects of the consulting process, from shaping the opportunity, performing the analysis, managing the project, and working closely with clients and Wood Mackenzie experts to develop insights to support critical strategic and commercial decisions. Your primary role will be managing commercial and strategy consultancy projects across the Power & Renewables sector in Americas markets. This role requires a high level of creative thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to apply detailed knowledge and experience in renewable energy and power markets to a broad range of consulting projects and client situations. These capabilities must be accompanied by a strong command of oral and written communication skills in both internal as well as external and client-facing environments. Additionally, outstanding team and project management capabilities, in a consulting context, are required for the purpose of this role. The role requires frequent engagement with and work alongside senior client teams and occasional travel throughout the Americas region.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as business, economics, finance, statistics, or engineering; top tier master's and/or MBA preferred
- 5+ years of relevant experience in a management consulting or energy-focused consulting role, or other strategic/commercial role relating to power markets, renewable energy and emerging energy transition areas.
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients
- Experience managing key project work flows and overall coordination of projects in a Project Manager role
- Strong understanding of power within the context of the energy value chain, including the implications of the energy transition
- Strong understanding of key financial and commercial concepts, business models and strategies
- Track record of quickly becoming knowledgeable and speaking credibly about a wide range of subjects and themes
Nice To Haves
- Other industry experience is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Act as Project Manager, coordinating and managing consulting projects by setting up a detailed project plan and working with a team to execute toward milestones
- Lead and execute complex analysis of commodity markets and project economics, while leveraging our industry research and expertise
- Build and present compelling presentations conveying key messages and recommendations concisely for a senior audience
- Train and coach junior team members on day-to-day consulting tasks and ensuring successful project delivery
- Bring a thorough and current understanding of renewable energy and power markets, within the context of the energy transition, and be able to effectively discuss recent events and implications with clients and colleagues
Benefits
- short-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
