Principal Consultant - Upstream Consulting

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 Role Description As a Principal Consultant on the Asia Pacific Upstream & Carbon Management Consulting team, you will play a key role in our growing Asia Pacific 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 commercial and strategy consultancy projects for companies in the Upstream & Carbon Management sectors in Asia Pacific. This includes a growing number of energy security-themed engagements related to Portfolio Resilience, New Market Entry, Strategic Partnerships, CCUS and GHG emissions, etc. This role requires a high level of creative thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities coupled with detailed knowledge and experience of the Upstream & CCUS 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 Pacific region. We are also not looking for just a principle consultant, rather, we are looking for the next leaders for Wood Mackenzie's Asia Pacific consulting practice who will help advise our clients with the most pressing questions and strategic decisions. Wood Mackenzie's golden reputation places our consultants in the best situation to succeed and we are "the go-to" to help Upstream clients, financials and governments navigate the evolving Energy landscape. Main Responsibilities As a Principal Consultant at Wood Mackenzie, you will lead our consulting assignments and business development efforts. Your main responsibilities will be: Be the main 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. Manage and execute complex consulting projects by setting up a detailed project plan and working with a team to execute toward milestones. Own delivery of assigned workstreams, ensuring they are scoped, executed, and delivered on time and to the expected quality. Coordinate internal resources (e.g. research analysts, data analysts, subject matter experts) to develop fit-for-purpose outputs. Ensure findings are grounded in robust data, clear logic, and aligned to client priorities. Bring a thorough and current understanding of the upstream sector in the Asia Pacific region, within the context of the energy security, affordability and sustainability, and be able to effectively discuss recent events and implications with clients and colleagues Engage clients to identify potential business opportunities, translating open-ended business inquiries into formal project proposals. Train, coach, and mentor junior consultants to deliver high-quality work for our clients and build a bench of future industry experts and leaders #LI-HH1 Knowledge & Experience Required Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as business, economics, finance, statistics, or engineering; master's and/or MBA preferred At least ten years' experience in the upstream industry with 6-8 years of relevant experience in a management consulting or energy-focused consulting role, or other strategic/commercial role relating to upstream oil and gas. Experience building and ma