Director - Consulting And Research, Power & Renewables

Director - Consulting and Research, Power &
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In the middle of the energy transition, businesses and governments are faced with significant challenges. But the pace and scale of change mean every decision is made under mounting pressure. Now, more than ever, companies need reliable data, analytics and actionable insight.

Wood Mackenzie is the leading global provider of data and analytics solutions for the renewables, energy and natural resources sectors.

Wood Mackenzie's services include data, analytics, insight, events and consultancy. A trusted partner for over 50 years, Wood Mackenzie's team has over 2,300 experts across more than 30 global locations who cover the entire supply chain.

Wood Mackenzie Values

• Inclusive - we succeed together
• Trusting - we choose to trust each other
• Customer committed - we put customers at the heart of our decisions
• Future Focused - we accelerate change
• Curious - we turn knowledge into action

Role Purpose

Wood Mackenzie Power and Renewables provides a one-stop integrated subscription, analysis and advisory service for companies in the energy and related sectors, enabling our clients to make the best decisions within a constantly evolving global energy industry.

We are looking for an Australia Power &
Renewables Director of Research and Consulting to lead our dynamic and expanding team in Sydney. The successful candidate will be responsible for power market analysis, modelling updates, client engagement and business development for the Australia market. He or she will work with a team of analysts to use cutting-edge power dispatch models, track and update power market data, and deliver high-impact and original research and advisory services to clients.

Joining a team of global power and renewables experts, you will take on a key leadership role in our power research and advisory in Asia Pacific, responsible for our Australia coverage. You will incorporate latest market trends and data in regional power models, develop technology and power price outlooks, coordinate with experts and stakeholders to optimise forecasts, and pro-actively explore new content areas to help our clients navigate the energy transition. You will be the go-to person for the Australian power market and outlook in areas including power price forecasts, technology costs and LCOE, capacity outlooks, power asset valuation, and have strong expertise managing a team.

Leading a team of Australia-based analysts, and working with the wider APAC and global power and renewables teams, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality, insightful reports, publications and presentations to influence clients' business decisions. Through research trips, client interactions and industry events you will play a leadership role building and maintaining relationships with a range of clients and other experts in the power &
renewables industry. You will stay informed on key market trends and implement the latest ideas into power modelling and research reports. You will be responsible for both the research and consulting offerings in Australia, delivering both standardised and bespoke studies for clients.

This role includes industry-leading skills training and development opportunities for thought leadership, and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate with a strong track record in market analysis, consulting, team building, and leadership in the power &
renewables industry.

Main Responsibilities

Business development

• Support business development activities in Australia including development of market research and consulting offerings, client engagement and pitching

• Be responsible for clients in Australia with direct ownership for the development of the relationship and developing research and consulting opportunities

• Work with the regional and global Power &
  Renewables team to develop new high-impact research and thought leadership for Australian, Asia Pacific and global clients

Project management

• Effective project planning - define course of action to accomplish required goals - ensure all stakeholders are aligned

• Balance requirements between research and consulting offerings to ensure deliverables for both are met on a timely basis

• Secure resources required for project, ensure resources are being utilised effectively

• Track progress against project plan

• Demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritise own work-load to ensure project objectives and targets are met

• Ability to oversee contribution of others (consultants, researchers, subcontractors and associates) to ensure high quality deliverables, completed on time and within budget

• Review and close off project internally (project review, participant feedback etc.)

• Identify follow-up and on-sale opportunities

Analysis

• Supporting and coaching project team members on input into a range of deliverables, including operation of sophisticated internal power dispatch models and developing new thought leadership content for our Australia practice

• Contributing towards the content and format of presentations and reports

• Extracting and analysing data from internal and external sources such as databases, websites, industry interviews and Wood Mackenzie products

• Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and attention to detail to ensure the highest quality analysis is delivered

• Willingness to take ownership for analysis undertaken, and ability to defend work to clients in a coherent, credible and authoritative manner

Communication

• Effective and timely communication with clients, informing them of progress at all times

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills, both internally and externally

• Establish good working relationships with colleagues across the business

• Keep client and internal teams informed of progress at all times

• Ability to present clearly and concisely to clients and colleagues, including high-profile industry events

Teamwork

• Proven effective cross team working skills, being able to work in an open and trusting way across the broader consulting, research and sales teams in Wood Mackenzie

• Adopt a flexible approach towards work

• Support consulting practice development by working with colleagues to understand what new offerings can be taken to clients

About You

The role is ideal for an experienced professional who has a high aptitude for team management, thought leadership, business development, quantitative analysis and modelling, is passionate about understanding the big picture trends in the energy industry, and looking to develop as a key thought leader in the Australia power and renewables market. The successful candidate will be expected to have the following qualities, qualifications and experience:

• Direct experience within the power &
  renewables industry or in a related consulting environment with demonstrated experience in team management, business development and project management

• Preferably with at least 7-10 years of related working experience

• A strong understanding of the Australian power and renewables sector, renewables technologies, business models and strategies

• Analytical skills including but not limited to

• Power market modelling (using tools such as Plexos/Aurora etc)

• Financial modelling

• Proven experience of leading a team is essential

• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Personal time management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong writing and presentation skills

• Project management

• Financial experience is not essential but would be beneficial

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