Managing Consultant - Energy Supply Chain

Wood Mackenzie•Calgary, AB

About The Position

The Managing Consultant is responsible for executing and delivering assigned energy supply chain consulting projects. The role develops and delivers insights using Wood Mackenzie’s proprietary industry data, market research, subject-matter expertise, and software tools to help energy clients make supply chain and capital project execution decisions. The Managing Consultant works with project leads to manage project schedules, and may mentor more junior consultants and perform quality assurance and quality control on their work. Depending on project needs, the role may also contribute directly to delivery without junior team members. The position offers opportunities to develop client relationships and to take on increasing responsibility for managing internal and client teams while progressing toward Principal Consultant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) focused in engineering, science, supply chain, or business.
At least 5 years of experience in consulting, supply chain, operations, or an engineering function.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a desire to build trust with clients.
Demonstrated success contributing to team-oriented environments.
Passion for supporting the development of Consultants and Senior Consultants.
Judgment, maturity, and understanding of client challenges and constraints.
Actively develop areas of expertise and support the development of unique approaches.
Results-driven approach and enjoyment of working in a changing business environment.
Willingness to travel 60–80% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in the Power & Renewables and/or Oil & Gas sectors.

Responsibilities

Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and synthesize findings into conclusions that support clients’ strategic procurement and capital project decisions.
Conduct market research to assess supply and demand factors influencing clients’ strategic business decisions.
Support bidding for large capital project contracts and strategic supply chain initiatives, including pricing analysis, bidder correspondence, bidder negotiations, and contract implementation.
Oversee junior Supply Chain Consulting team members and help drive successful project execution.
Coordinate and communicate with client supply chain management, PMOs, project executives, and engineering teams as they design and implement procurement solutions.
Use Wood Mackenzie Energy Intelligence Platform software to analyze spend, build custom cost models, forecast escalation, manage eSourcing bid events, and support consulting solutions.
Train clients to use licensed Wood Mackenzie tools and use those tools to support consulting work.
Work with project leads to manage project schedules and deliver assigned projects.
Mentor junior staff and perform QA/QC on their work when assigned to a project team.
Develop client relationships and progressively take on management of internal and client teams.