Senior Consultant - Energy & Utilities

Job description

The Energy & Utilities sector is undergoing profound transformation driven by the acceleration of the energy transition and decarbonisation targets, the rapid integration of renewable and decentralised energy sources, grid modernisation and flexibility needs, as well as increasing digitalisation (data, AI, automation), evolving regulation and rising customer expectations. As a Senior Consultant in Energy & Utilities, you will support and lead strategic transformation initiatives for clients across the energy sector. You will help Utilities and Energy players navigate major industry shifts, combining strong business acumen with technology insight to deliver high-impact consulting engagements that create tangible business value. This role requires strong experience within the Energy & Utilities industry . We are looking for a professional who understands the sector from the inside, can speak the language of our clients and brings a sharp, structured and strategic perspective to complex challenges. You will operate with a consultant–entrepreneur mindset: autonomous, accountable, opportunity-driven and capable of seeing both the granular details and the broader strategic picture. Key Responsibilities Support and lead consulting engagements with Energy & Utilities clients on strategic, organizational and digital transformation topics. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, challenging assumptions, bringing external perspective and ensuring strategic alignment between business ambition and execution. Demonstrate high autonomy in structuring complex problems, conducting analyses and delivering actionable recommendations. Analyze current operating models, processes and IT landscapes; identify improvement opportunities and design target states. Support the delivery of transformation roadmaps (e.g., grid modernization, digital platforms, data & AI initiatives). Facilitate workshops and working sessions with business and IT stakeholders. Contribute to proposal writing, thought leadership and business development activities while proactively identifying new opportunities within existing accounts to support the growth of the Energy & Utilities practice. Required Experience & Skills 5+ years of experience in consulting or industry roles within the Energy & Utilities sector. Demonstrated knowledge within the Energy & Utilities: candidates must show clear understanding to core sector challenges, energy market dynamics, regulatory environments and operating models. Experience in digital transformation, operational excellence or large-scale change programs. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate strategy into actionable initiatives. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging senior management. Comfortable working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Highly Valued Attributes Ability to bridge business and technology perspectives. Proactive, collaborative and impact-driven mindset. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to anticipate market trends, identify business opportunities and contribute to practice development. Comfortable working in a consulting environment with client-facing responsibilities. Strong sense of ownership, resilience and intellectual curiosity. Why Sopra Steria? Work at the intersection of business strategy and technology transformation. Join a growing Energy & Utilities practice with exposure to executive-level challenges and strategic transformation agendas. Contribute to large-scale, high-impact digital programs. Be part of a leading European consulting and digital services organization. ______ Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. Sopra Steria Next , the consulting brand of Sopra Steria, combines business insight and technology expertise to solve major organizational challenges and help clients optimize operations, leverage data & AI and accelerate transformation initiatives across industries. Within the Energy & Utilities sector, we advise major energy players, grid operators and suppliers navigating structural and operational industry shifts driven by decarbonization, electrification, regulatory change and digital disruption.