Job Description

Job Family:Management Consulting

Travel Required:Up to 25%

Clearance Required:None

What You Will Do:

We are looking for someone to join our International Energy Providers market team in the UAE as a Managing Consultant.

We welcome applications from outside the region, and provide Visa support.

Your work will focus on strategy and transformational engagements supporting energy companies like ADDC, AADC, TAQA, DoE and other global firms such as they pivot their business towards lower carbon and sustainable energy sources.

Your work will focus on diverse topics and assignments related to energy strategy, business model development, power markets, DSM & energy efficiency, business transformation and low carbon energy solutions, such as hydrogen, CCUS renewable power, and distributed energy resources.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Working with regional and international leadership to grow the energy providers practice in the UAE, with a particular focus on local and international energy companies, through Engaging with potential clients to understand their key challenges and needs; Defining a compelling value proposition aligned with the client's needs. Supporting development of client sales opportunities, focused especially on integrated energy companies but not limited to this; Collaborating cross-practice to build compelling new solution offerings that resonate with target clients Delivering successful consulting engagements by:

Project managing multiple and/or more complex consulting engagements;

Completing engagements at or above targeted profitability through effective management of project scope, client expectations and team productivity

Generating new and unique ideas and using solid judgment to determine which ideas will have greatest likelihood of success;

Being an effective part of the local team while engaging with international teams and networks for subject matter experts;

Playing a key role in the execution of innovative solutions and application of technical knowledge and best practices.

Mentoring and managing local junior staff.

Our team members manage their own tasks and schedules while carrying out high quality client work. Our consultants must demonstrate considerable business acumen and an acute focus on maximizing client value and building relationships over time.

What You Will Need:

6+ years professional experience either in professional services, strategy, or management consulting or with an integrated energy company or other large energy player

Demonstrated experience positioning and delivering consulting and / or business solutions

Business case or proposal writing experience including budget development and managing proposal timeline with multiple subject matter experts providing input

Strong communication, writing and presentation skills

A critical thinker with a strong eye for detail and creative in problem solving

A team-player who demonstrates the willingness and ability to work effectively in diverse teams and collaborate with colleagues at all levels

Willingness to travel internationally where possible

Ability to work fluently in English (written and spoken)

University degree with a focus on economics, business, technology, engineering, mathematics, or science

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Local UAE professional network

Relationships with integrated energy companies that will support business development and enable improved understanding of needs

Knowledge and experience in power or water systems, grid integration of decentralized sources, decarbonization of the energy sector and/or power markets, business transformation and change management

Knowledge and experience in industry topics such as: sustainability, the hydrogen economy, advanced energy technologies, renewable energy, distributed generation, electricity generation, utility regulation

Fluency in Arabic is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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