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Geothermal Energy / Hydro Energy / Solar Energy / Wind Energy
Vice President, Power Sector Leader
Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood Consulting has a career opportunity for a Vice President, Power Sector Leader with a strong track record of business development and client service management.
Work Location:
Open to any major Wood US office location
Key Responsibilities:
- Will play a key leadership role in substantially growing the business in the firm, particularly in the Environment and Infrastructure Solutions (E&IS) Business Line, in the Power market to include the renewable, transmission & distribution, conventional generation, natural gas pipelines, decarbonization (coal combustion residuals, decommissioning), hydroelectric, and nuclear market areas
- Take a leadership role in integrating and expanding the business development efforts of the E&IS Power Business service lines with respect to impact assessment and project permitting (IAP), environmental and biological monitoring, civil & geotechnical services and environmental remediation on specific projects for the conventional and renewable power market. This includes growing markets in solar, wind (on and off-shore), hydrogen, waste-to-energy (renewable natural gas), and geothermal
- Take a leadership role in assessing key markets and developing improved growth strategies and plans in the power market. Develop and implement improved branding strategies and plans for this practice area
- Serve on client account teams as a senior member to complete active, focused and successful business development and generate significant sales growth with a selected group of key client accounts
- Lead or assist in leading pursuits of major opportunities
- Lead or assist in the preparation of major proposals for key clients
Business Development:
- Drive growth through large power related CAPEX, OPEX, and Environmental Services projects, programs and opportunities
- Leverage Wood relationships for E&IS with existing and new customers in the conventional generation, renewable, thermal, transmission and distribution, environmental, and decarbonization markets
- Drive sales opportunities through entire spectrum of Wood E&IS services and champion cross-divisional sales approach
- Partner with appropriate Sector Leaders and Business Managers to create and sell solutions to key clients
Strategic Thinking:
- Identify trends and develop a long-term view of the industry, market and client base
- Anticipate medium and long term client needs and industry dynamics
- Understand how to align business to execute global strategy of Wood across the Power Sector, including understanding of Wood services and how to deliver multi-discipline solutions to Energy customers
- Innovate and enhance E&IS’s Power Sector, geographic footprint and integrated approach
Leadership:
- Work closely with P&L managers who have direct responsibility for the Consulting resources to deliver profitable, safe and sustainable projects and services for our clients
- Build, grow and develop Best in Class Account Managers and Teams
- Support the development of technical Practice and Service Line solutions
Skills / Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in the Power sector, with a background in consulting engineering
- Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (MVR) policy
Experience:
- In-depth experience in the Power Sector with a proven track record as a key contributor to a global leadership team.
- Currently manage Power related clients or support client management activities as an engaged Executive Sponsor
- Solid technical and management background including progressively responsible leadership roles in project management, operation management and business development
Personal Attributes:
- High integrity executive with a commitment to delivering on promises
- Strong leader and manager with a strategic mindset
- Experience and confidence to build and grow sales through exceptional client account management
- Collaborative and team oriented attitude, driven by the success of Wood and not merely personal or Sector results
- Excellent, clear and concise, verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings, conduct effective client presentations and prepare written reports
- Understanding of operational functions, including financial and profitability metrics, proposal development and approval process, contract review and approval process, risk management and mitigation, and company financial goals
Capabilities:
- Capable of developing tactical and strategic plans and programs designed to achieve business and sales objectives.
- Ability to build rapport and trust with key clients, business leaders and team members
- Strong teambuilding and influencing skills
- Good judgment to think sustainably, for the long term in a growing company with critical long-term client relationships
- Positive, persuasive, open and expert with both internal and external stakeholders
- Strong, proven client development/management skills, including preparation of fee estimates, proposals and statements of qualifications
Company Overview:
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 45,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.