Principal Consultant – Energy Supply Chain

Wood Mackenzie

. Lead projects and remain accountable for the quality of solutions delivered to energy clients, from analytics through presentations .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Consulting, Supply Chain, and Project Management, with a strong focus on client relationship management and team leadership. Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions and drive business growth in the Power & Renewables and Oil & Gas sectors.

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10+ Years Experience In ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical And Problem-Solving SkillsTechnical Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingTechnical WritingRevenue RecognitionBusiness DevelopmentTeam LeadershipClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCoachingTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Power & RenewablesOil & GasBusiness OperationsConsulting ServicesProject Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead projects and remain accountable for the quality of solutions delivered to energy clients, from analytics through presentations
Manage client relationships across C-Suite, Supply Chain, Project Management, Engineering, and Business Development teams
Oversee junior Supply Chain Consulting team members and drive successful project execution
Develop work plans with clear objectives and deliverables
Update management on project progress, revenue recognition, and profitability metrics
Identify opportunities to sell additional Wood Mackenzie consulting services and products
Partner with management and Wood Mackenzie stakeholders to close consulting services and product deals
Forge and foster client relationships to support business growth
Serve as the conduit between project execution teams and management
Supply observations and hypotheses to support business operations and business development strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree preferred
10+ years of experience in Consulting, Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering
Experience within the Power & Renewables and/or Oil & Gas sectors preferred
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, project/time management, and managerial skills
Strong technical writing skills and ability to write persuasive documents and construct high-impact storylines
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Proven success in a team-oriented environment as an individual contributor and team leader
Passion for active coaching and improving productivity and opportunities for junior staff
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to client and Wood Mackenzie needs
Demonstrated ability to lead a dynamic, cohesive team and work effectively in a team environment
Willingness to travel 60–80% of the time
Must be able to work in close proximity to a Wood Mackenzie office in Calgary, Houston, Boston, or New York
This position does not provide visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement, expected in the office 2–3 days per week
Full-time employment
Opportunity to build a career in Supply Chain Consulting
Active coaching and development opportunities for junior staff