AddressOliver Wyman
Description:
About Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 60 cities across 29 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 5,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies [NYSE: MMC]. Twitter @OliverWyman.
Marsh and McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Job specification
Job title:
Engagement Manager
Department:
Energy
Office/region:
Sydney
Reports to:
Partner
Practice Overview:
Energy: Oil & Gas and Utilities
Oliver Wyman's Energy practice distinguishes itself by the value it creates for clients. We bring state-of-the-art problem-solving tools and deep industry knowledge tailored to the situations and needs of our clients to support them in pursuing the right opportunities with the best tools in a cost-effective way. Oliver Wyman helps utilities and related energy companies address strategic and operational challenges through proven, results-oriented approaches. We have completed hundreds of engagements for leading electric, gas, and water utilities across North America, Europe and the Middle East, creating sustainable shareholder value.
Oliver Wyman's Sydney office is looking to appoint consultants to support its continued expansion in the Energy sector, a strategic priority for the firm. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful team early in its development. Consultants are given the opportunity for rapid professional growth, to participate in entrepreneurial work, and to share in the success of the team.
Key Responsibilities:
The Engagement Manager position offers excellent career and growth opportunities for talented, highly motivated professionals with significant prior experience. As a professional member of our firm, your initial responsibilities will include:
- Leading teams of consultants in complex analysis and problem solving including: problem structuring, analytical techniques, synthesis, and client implications
- Planning and executing analysis for individual project modules: developing hypotheses, managing data collection, model creation and analyses, primary and secondary research and surfacing insights
- Supporting partners project execution through excellent case management: work planning, managing work flow, upward management and coaching/developing team members
- Managing client relationships and networks, presenting to board audiences, and working day to day with clients
- Effective and impactful communication of issues and solutions, in formal and informal settings, through written and verbal communication
Desired Skills and Experience:
Engagement Managers serve as the primary contact point for senior client executives and Oliver Wyman consultants staffed on client engagements. While specific responsibilities will vary based on previous experience the ideal candidate will have the following:
- More than 6-8 years' of relevant experience.
- Strategy experience is essential - either as a strategy consultant or in a strategy/advisory role in industry
- Solid industry knowledge; mid/downstream oil and gas preferred but could also include other commodities and/or utilities
- Track record of leading and managing teams and delivering against tight deadlines in fast paced and demanding environments
- Strong background in conceptual problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to apply depth of content knowledge for thought leadership in project execution, and to develop new intellectual capital to support business development activities
- Outstanding communication skills; confidence in presenting to senior executives
- Undergraduate or advanced degree from a top academic program
- Willingness to travel
How to Apply
- Please send CV and cover letter to: ***********@oliverwyman.com and/or *********@oliverwyman.com
- To learn more, please follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter: @OliverWyman. www.oliverwyman.com/careers
Oliver Wyman Australia is proud to be recognised for LGBTQ+ inclusion, as the Small Employer of the Year 2021, having achieved Gold Status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) 2021, 2020 and 2019.
