Consulting Manager/ Principal Consultant, CERA Consulting Upstream

Grade Level (for internal use):

Grade – 10/11 (For internal Use only)

The Team

The S&P Global Energy, CERA Consulting Upstream Practice is recognised as a market leader in the industry, bringing an unparalleled combination of industry knowledge, data analytics, and strategic mindset to help clients solve complex questions.

Our practice specialises in the Upstream sector, advising industry leaders, policymakers, regulators, and investors on the most critical and fast-moving topics shaping the energy landscape. We operate globally, and our team thrives on intellectual rigour, collaborative problem-solving, and the kind of work that moves markets.

Responsibilities and Impact

Each bullet starts with an action verb and ties to outputs and impact.

As Principle/Manager, Upstream Consulting, you will:

• Develop executive-ready consulting deliverables — Translate complex technical and analytical outputs into clear, compelling narratives that drive client decision-making at the most senior levels.
• Lead and deliver high-impact client engagements — Own end-to-end project execution across transaction support, portfolio and asset evaluation, technical analysis, and economic modelling, maintaining quality, on-time delivery, and budget discipline.
• Build and sustain client relationships — Serve as a primary client interface across diverse geographies and cultures, scoping work, communicating insights, and growing long-term partnerships.
• Coach and develop project teams — Manage day-to-day team execution, quality control, and professional development while supporting Project Directors in strategic client engagement.
• Advance AI and data-driven innovation — Leverage enterprise data science, analytics, and Gen/Agentic AI capabilities to create enhanced deliverables, reusable tools, and scalable consulting assets.
• Drive business development and thought leadership — Contribute to proposals, capability materials, and collaboration with research teams on market-facing content that strengthens CERA's position in the market.

 Compensation & Benefits Information

Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan and other forms of variable compensation, where applicable. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits provided in your location, please visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries[2]

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 8+ years of relevant experience in energy consulting, management consulting, strategic planning, or analytics within an energy-related environment.

• Education: Bachelor's or master’s degree in chemical engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Geological Engineering, Economics, or an energy-related technical discipline.
• Industry Experience: Minimum 5 years of direct oil and gas technical experience, including field development planning, concept-level cost estimation, or reservoir evaluation.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in project economics and fiscal analysis, with hands-on experience using advanced data analytics tools including at least two of the following: Power BI, Python, R, Excel, or Databricks.
• Consulting Delivery: Proven track record leading and delivering consulting projects — from scoping through final deliverable — within complex, deadline-driven environments, including direct client-facing engagement.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising clients across EMEA geographies in an upstream oil and gas consulting or advisory context.
• Additional Languages; Arabic, French or Portuguese would be beneficial.
• Direct involvement in transaction support, asset valuation, or portfolio evaluation assignments in an energy consulting setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop junior team members within a project-based or consulting environment.
• Hands-on experience applying Gen AI, Agentic AI, or advanced analytics platforms to develop consulting tools or reusable analytical assets.
• Proficiency with enterprise business intelligence platforms such as Tableau or Power BI in a client-facing deliverable context.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to client locations across EMEA as required by project demands.

Additional Information

We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at your nearest S&P Global office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

Employees are required to work from the office a minimum of two days per week. Please submit your English CV. Our recruiting process will be conducted in English.

Return to Work

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return to Work initiative, Restart, we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

About S&P Global Energy

At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.

About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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