Title: Senior Manager, Advisory & Consulting (Based in KL, Malaysia)KBR Advisory & Consulting is seeking a Senior Manager, Advisory & Consulting to join its team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for delivering studies from concept through to Pre-FEED, as well as supporting Transaction Advisory services, including technical and operational due diligence. He or she will contribute to the group’s overall sales efforts through proposal and tender preparation, contract negotiation, and other client-facing activities. Reporting to the General Manager, the Senior Manager will collaborate closely with the broader team, led by the Director of KBR Consulting International.Job Responsibilities:Originate projects to grow the Advisory & Consulting business portfolio, covering initiatives from concept to Pre-FEED, as well as Transaction Advisory servicesEnsure regional financial targets are achievedBuild a team to support the overall growth of the Advisory & Consulting functionManage client and external stakeholder relationshipsDevelop and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction at the project level and resolve any issues that ariseLead client engagements throughout the project lifecycleOversee the successful execution and completion of projects within the APAC regionReview project obligations and manage changes, including variation ordersLead the regional project management team and proactively manage risks to prevent delays or reputational damageSupervise project managers to ensure high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant project deliveryTrain, develop, and mentor the next generation of Project ManagersJob Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant engineering disciplineMinimum of 15 years of experience in the energy or related industries, with a focus on corporate energy transition, energy policy and regulations, and/or energy transition financingProven experience managing projects from Concept to Pre-FEED, as well as delivering Transaction Advisory services (Technical and Operational Due Diligence)At least 3 years of team management experience within advisory or consulting firms, with a demonstrated ability to grow the businessStrong track record in delivering high-end advisory and consulting projects, with the ability to manage key stakeholders effectivelyExperience engaging with executive-level stakeholders (C-suite/C-1), including negotiating government-to-government (G2G) and government-to-business (G2B) opportunitiesAble to work within a ‘sell-do’ modelStrong self-starter and motivated to succeedPractical experience in front-end consulting, including scoping, selling, and deliveryDemonstrated business acumen (ability to grasp commercial feasibility of proposals) and financial literacy (understanding of basic financial concepts and evaluation methods)Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with both direct team members and broader colleagues
