Principal Consultant

Role Overview

Principal Consultant at Dow Jones Energy, based in Dubai. This is a leadership position in the bespoke consulting practice responsible for developing, quoting, leading and conducting research consulting projects across energy, feedstocks, olefins, plastics, aromatics, inorganics, syngas and other materials.

Company Overview

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information delivering content across print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones Energy enables energy and chemical stakeholders globally to improve operational efficiency and make strategic decisions through deep insights, future outlooks, price discovery and consultation from subject matter experts. The team offers short- and long-term market coverage for more than 200 core building-block chemicals with a full suite of advisory services and top-tier events held around the globe. The bespoke consulting team has experience from upstream oil, gas and minerals operations to chemicals, plastics and downstream end-use markets. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp.

Role Purpose

To lead and execute bespoke research consulting projects while managing internal and external resources, mentoring the consulting team, and maintaining client relationships across the energy and petrochemical sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery

• Take ownership of projects executed from the Dubai office and ensure timely delivery.
• Actively manage the consultancy project team, including team members assigned to projects from other regions, and ensure smooth execution.
• Support consulting directors and senior management in implementing projects.

Team Management & Mentoring

• Manage, guide and mentor the analyst and consulting team through successful completion of project tasks.
• Participate in resource planning, performance appraisal and recruiting processes.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Interface with clients and present study findings.
• Participate in business development activities and assist in proposal writing for the consulting business.

Analysis & Technical Leadership

• Utilise both internal and external subject matter experts to provide in-depth analysis.
• Contribute to team discussions on various consulting projects as a knowledgeable stakeholder.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• A minimum of B.Sc./B.Eng./B.Tech. degree in chemical engineering or chemistry is required.
• A postgraduate degree in science or business management will be considered as an advantage.

Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in a commercial or techno-economic role in the energy, refining or petrochemical industry or within energy/petrochemical market consultancy.
• Proven track record in successfully leading consulting or similar projects.
• In-depth understanding of the energy and petrochemicals business, the structure of industry, the production technologies, and economic aspects such as markets and pricing.

Skills & Competencies

• High level of analytical and project management skills.
• Appropriate level of technical knowledge and industry insight to effectively guide the consulting team and lead discussions with clients.
• Articulate in English with excellent communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration.
• Additional language skills are a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of programs.

Additional Information

• Position is non-union.
• Travel on an ad-hoc basis required.
• Dow Jones is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application and interview process.