Principal Consultant - APAC Gas and LNG

About the role

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 As a Principal Consultant in the APAC Gas and LNG Consulting team, you will play a key role in our growing Asia consulting practice. You will be involved in all aspects of the consulting process, from shaping the opportunity, performing the analysis, managing the project, and working closely with senior clients and Wood Mackenzie experts to develop insights that support critical strategic decisions. Your primary role will be managing consultancy projects for companies in the Gas and LNG sector in Asia. This role requires a high level of creative thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities coupled with detailed knowledge and experience of the APAC Gas and LNG markets. These capabilities must be accompanied by a strong command of oral and written communication skills in both internal as well as 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 Asia region. Main Responsibilities As a Principal Consultant at Wood Mackenzie, you will lead our consulting assignments and business development efforts. Your main responsibilities will be: Manage and execute complex consulting projects by setting up a detailed project plan and working with a team to execute toward milestones. Be a key point of contact with key client stakeholders during project delivery (status calls, presentations) and ultimately responsible to deliver such work on time and within budget. Train, coach, and mentor junior consultants to deliver high-quality work for our clients and build a bench of future industry experts and leaders Engage clients to identify potential business opportunities and provide support in translating open-ended business inquiries into formal project proposals Bring a thorough and current understanding of the gas and LNG sector in Asia Pacific region and be able to effectively discuss recent events and implications with clients and colleagues Knowledge & Experience Required Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as business, economics, finance, statistics, or engineering; master's and/or MBA preferred 8+ years of relevant experience in a energy-focused consulting role, or other strategic/commercial industry roles relating to gas and LNG Experience in building and maintaining relationships with clients Experience in managing key project workflows and overall coordination of projects in a Project Manager role Strong understanding of the gas/LNG and wider energy value chain (exploration, development, production, transportation, transformation and commercialization), including the implications of energy transition Strong presentation skills, including presenting strategic insights to senior management Track record of quickly becoming knowledgeable and speaking credibly about a wide range of subjects and themes 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, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.