Oil and Gas Manager / Consultant

Role Overview

This position is for an experienced oil and gas professional who can guide upstream transformation work and support strategic decision-making across exploration, drilling, production, and asset management. The role combines client advisory, program leadership, operational improvement, and digital enablement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain strong relationships with senior client and internal stakeholders, serving as a dependable advisor on upstream operational and strategic topics.
• Interpret business challenges and convert them into practical, value-focused recommendations.
• Lead transformation initiatives across exploration, drilling, production, and asset management functions.
• Coordinate teams spread across multiple functions and locations while keeping delivery, quality, and budget on track.
• Study upstream market movements, regulatory changes, and technology developments to support better decisions.
• Use data-backed analysis to compare performance against industry benchmarks.
• Spot inefficiencies in processes and implement structured improvement approaches.
• Support cost-reduction efforts while protecting safety standards and production outcomes.
• Improve asset usage and overall production efficiency.
• Encourage adoption of digital capabilities such as analytics, AI, IoT, and automation in upstream environments.
• Work with technology teams on sector-relevant solutions such as reservoir modeling and well optimization tools.
• Guide and coach junior consultants and engineers, and help build a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Carry out performance reviews and create development plans to strengthen team capability.
• Share recommendations, progress updates, dashboards, reports, and business cases with senior leadership.

Key Performance Areas

• Improvement in production output, uptime, and asset utilization.
• Reduction in operational and capital expenditure through optimization measures.
• Delivery of projects and programs on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.
• Compliance with HSE requirements, regulatory standards, and zero-incident goals.
• Strong client and stakeholder satisfaction reflected through repeat engagement and positive feedback.
• Successful use of digital tools and automation solutions.
• Growth of team capability, productivity, and retention.
• Contribution to business growth, new opportunities, and measurable value creation.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Management, or Business Administration is required.
• An MBA or master's degree is preferred.

Certifications Preferred or Required

• PMP
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• NEBOSH or IOSH
• API certifications such as API 510, 570, or 653
• SPE membership or certification
• Well control certification through IWCF or IADC
• SAP Oil & Gas or SAP IS-OIL
• Petrel or Schlumberger tools certification
• Data analytics or AI certification from Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• SCADA or PI System training

Core Capabilities

• Deep knowledge of upstream operations, including exploration, drilling, and production
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking
• Program and stakeholder management
• Financial awareness and cost optimization skills
• Understanding of digital transformation in oil and gas
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and mentoring ability

Eligibility

Applicants must have at least 9 years of relevant experience.

Compensation and Other Details

The annual salary range is INR 20,00,000 to INR 40,00,000. One opening is available. The role starts immediately. No internship duration applies.

Additional Information

This opportunity is based in Delhi, Haryana, India, with Delhi listed as the primary location. Employment is full-time and onsite. The position is intended for candidates who can contribute at a senior level in upstream consulting and transformation work.

Hiring Notes

Selection is expected to be aligned with the stated experience requirement and the role’s strategic, technical, and leadership expectations.