Requirements
Requires 8-12+ years of experience in IT consulting, technology consulting, or digital transformation, with strong Energy sector experience (Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals). Proven track record in delivering large-scale IT transformation programmes and expertise in IT/Digital Architecture, Cloud, Data, and AI. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, client-facing skills, and experience managing consulting teams are essential. Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution is also required.
Description
We are seeking a Principal – IT & Digital to join a leading consulting practice and work closely with senior leadership teams across the Energy sector, including Oil & Gas and Petrochemicals.This is a senior consulting leadership role focused on shaping and delivering IT strategies, digital transformation, technology architecture, cloud, data and AI solutions that create long-term business value.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise C-suite and senior client stakeholders on IT strategy, digital transformation and technology-led business transformation.Lead complex IT transformation programmes from strategy through execution and delivery.Develop IT strategies, operating models, digital platforms, architectures and technology solutions.Provide expertise across IT/Digital Architecture, Cloud, Data and AI.Lead and mentor diverse consulting teams, driving high performance, knowledge sharing and professional development.Manage project quality, risk, client expectations and senior-level escalations.Act as a trusted technology advisor and thought leader to clients.Contribute to the growth of the Energy Practice, including business development, thought leadership and strengthening the firm's digital and AI positioning.Requirements8–12+ years of experience in IT consulting, technology consulting or digital transformation.Strong Energy sector experience, particularly Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals or related industries.Proven track record delivering large-scale IT transformation programmes.Strong expertise in IT/Digital Architecture, Cloud, Data and AI.Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and client-facing skills.Experience managing and developing high-performing consulting teams.Excellent academic qualifications.Strong strategic thinking combined with the ability to drive hands-on execution and delivery.Ideal background: Senior Manager, Principal, Associate Partner or equivalent within a leading management/technology consulting firm, with strong Energy-sector exposure.