Manager, Energy Practice

Location

Melbourne, Sydney

Job Description

As a global strategy consulting firm, we work with some of the most innovative and successful organisations to solve their most critical business problems. Established in 1983, our global footprint spans 27 offices worldwide, comprising a team of approximately 3000 professionals. Our achievements are fuelled by a strong foundation of collaboration and a global community that embraces diverse individuals. Celebrated as one of the top workplaces in Professional Services by the Australian Financial Review, L.E.K. is renowned for fostering an environment where top talent excels.

We are looking for an experienced management consultant to join our thriving Energy Practice. At L.E.K. we work on the most complex strategic problems facing industry and government. In this role you will be able to make impactful change on the Australian energy ecosystem. Our Energy practice keeps very busy, but from time to time you will also have the opportunity to work across our other industry verticals to broaden out your skill set. Our projects are typically 3-8 weeks in length, providing great exposure and development opportunity.

We are interested to hear from applicants with over 6 years of consulting experience, some of which has been within energy or energy-adjacent industries - from energy transition, oil & gas or other areas of the electricity value chain. We are also eager to hear from applicants currently working in the energy industry, who have prior consulting experience. This role can be based out of either our Sydney or Melbourne office.

What You’ll Do

As a Manager, you will lead multiple case teams, maintain deep, long-term relationships with clients, and continue developing your expertise in the energy sector. You will have primary responsibility for case execution, practice development and client & business development. While each day will vary, the Manager role involves:

• Providing intellectual leadership and generating insightful hypotheses that frame both team and client thinking in order to “crack” cases
• Working hand-in-hand with clients, converting case findings/recommendations into implementable solutions
• Managing client relationships, identifying opportunities for conversion and building lasting relationships
• As team manager, coach and role model, achieving great results via others, develop a wide range of people and contribute to the wellbeing and morale of local office
• Aligning with and contributing to firm/practice/office ambitions, plans and health

What We Look For

• 6+ years of experience in strategy consulting, some of which has been within the energy sector. Alternatively, experience in internal strategy roles within the energy industry, with previous consulting experience
• Highly motivated, creative, and entrepreneurial individuals with strong commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience managing teams or end to end project management
• Comfort with ambiguity and change
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing and dynamic environment with integrity, patience and a sense of humour
• Willingness to travel

Why join L.E.K.?

• Shorter case cycles– At L.E.K. you’ll develop rapidly due to our cases typically being shorter than other firms. This means exposure to more clients, strategic issues, industries and teams and maximum learning.
• Breadth of experience – We work across a range of industries, on a variety of Strategy, Transactions and Organisation and Performance cases.
• Professional development – L.E.K. is committed to investing in your development and one way of doing this is through our Back to the Office Day (BTTOD). One day every month is dedicated to learning and development, with each cohort having a curated curriculum every year.
• Upward Mobility– L.E.K. is a meritocracy with an entrepreneurial culture and frequent feedback. Promotion paths do not follow a strict timeline; we promote people as quickly as they develop
• Collaboration– Extensive collaboration with senior clients and the opportunity to work closely with partners on a day-to-day basis creates ongoing learning opportunities for L.E.K. Consultants.
• Fun, stimulating work environment– L.E.K. teams spend substantially more time in their home office relative to other consulting firms, and we pride ourselves on a vibrant social culture facilitated through our various committees including [email protected]., Women in Business, Community Engagement Committee, Ministry of Fun, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and more.

Diversity and inclusion at L.E.K.

L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

We have several affinity groups to support and enrich our employees, including Pride@LEK, Mosaic@LEK and Women@LEK. In addition, our Diversity and Inclusion committee celebrate events throughout the year with a focus on awareness and education.

L.E.K. acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land upon which we operate. We pay our respects to the Elders of the past, present and future and acknowledge their spiritual connection to Country.

To apply for this role, you must have Australian / New Zealand citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency.