Title: Client Partner (Director), Energy & Utilities
Location: Fully Remote, with travel (US based)
Type: FTE, Direct Hire
Base Salary Range DOE: $215-285k
**No third parties**
Are you a strategic thinker with a proven ability to sell and deliver high-impact digital consulting programs to Energy & Utilities clients? Do you thrive in a client-facing leadership role, guiding cross-functional teams while shaping future-forward transformation initiatives? If so, we want to hear from you.
We're seeking a Client Partner (Director level) to join a leading global consulting firm and help drive its next phase of growth within the Energy & Utilities sector. This is a high-impact role for someone who can blend C-level relationship building with commercial leadership, and who can guide major transformation efforts across cloud, data, and AI ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Spearhead business development efforts, leading complex pursuits from origination through delivery ($1MM+)
- Own signings, revenue, and margin performance for your portfolio of accounts
- Shape and scope multi-million-dollar deals aligned to client priorities and industry trends
- Balance profitability with risk, ensuring sustainable delivery outcomes
- Become a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Oil, gas, electric and renewable energy providers
- Lead executive-level consulting engagements from strategy through execution
- Champion customer value, satisfaction, and loyalty through measurable business outcomes
- Position the firm as a go-to partner for innovation and transformation
- Architect and oversee delivery of end-to-end solutions across cloud, AI, and data domains
- Guide cross-functional teams through design, deployment, and operational transformation
- Ensure delivery excellence, utilization targets, and client satisfaction are consistently met
- Inspire and develop consulting talent through mentorship, coaching, and opportunity creation
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages innovation and continuous growth
- Be a visible leader in shaping firm-wide practices and thought leadership initiatives
Skills Needed:
- A track record of success in a top-tier consulting firm or high-growth boutique, with recent focus on the Energy & Utilities sector
- Deep domain expertise in electricity, gas, transmission/distribution, or renewable energy markets
- Experience leading complex engagements across Cloud Transformation, AI & Data, and Modern Digital Platforms
- A proven ability to shape and sell large-scale transformation programs, with a strong commercial mindset
- Executive presence and communication skills, with fluency engaging at the C-suite level
- Strong understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and technology shifts impacting utilities
- Prior experience overseeing delivery teams, ensuring margin health, risk mitigation, and client impact
- Experience leading teams in both pre- and post-deal environments, and driving measurable business outcomes
To be considered for the role please apply online or email an updated Resume to William Barclay at Oliver James - william.barclay@oliverjames.com
