Project Leader - ENR (Oil & Gas)

ABOUT US:

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change-makers define the future. Across 65 offices in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.

In 2004, the firm established its presence in the Indian market by opening the Bain Capability Center (BCC) in New Delhi. The BCC is now known as BCN (Bain Capability Network) with its nodes across various geographies. Expert Client Delivery (ECD) is an integral unit of BCN. ECD plays a critical role as it adds value to Bain's case teams globally by supporting them with analytics and research solutions across all industries, specific domains for corporate cases, client development, private equity diligence, and Bain intellectual property.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH:

This role is ideal for a sector-focused Project Leader with expertise in Oil & Gas. The individual will combine deep industry knowledge, consulting problem-solving, and team leadership to support global case teams, develop impactful client solutions, and assist in developing new and differentiated capabilities for Bain's Oil & Gas Practice.

The ideal candidate brings broad understanding of the Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) sector, combined with demonstrated depth in at least one of the following domains:

Upstream - Exploration and production including deep understanding in upstream economics and key terminologies used to assess quality and performance of upstream assets, gas processing and liquefaction, production operations and asset performance optimization

Downstream - Refining operations including deep understanding of refined products value chain, refinery economics and measurable KPIs to assess performance, margin optimization and operational performance improvement

This role requires a leader who is comfortable driving complex analysis, managing workstreams with 2-3 Associates / Analysts, and shaping innovative offerings that leverage emerging technologies, AI-enabled solutions and advanced analytics to create a high ENR client impact.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Lead workstreams, and oversee and drive delivery for Oil & Gas client case work, client account development, and proposal support in collaboration with Bain consulting teams globally

Translate complex client situations into structured analytical approaches, identify key issues, and develop practical, actionable recommendations that create measurable client value

Apply deep industry expertise and consulting problem-solving to solve strategic, operational, commercial, and transformation challenges across the Oil & Gas value chain

Lead the development of Oil & Gas knowledge assets, intellectual property, and innovative sector-specific capabilities, including AI-enabled analytical products and decision-support solutions that leverage large and complex datasets

Manage and coach teams of Analysts and Associates, ensuring high-quality execution, effective work planning, workload management and timely delivery of zero-defect output

Lead discussions with Bain stakeholders, synthesize insights into compelling executive-level narratives, and effectively communicate recommendations to consulting teams and clients

Contribute to capability building within the ENR CoE through coaching, training, recruitment, and the development of Oil and Gas sector offerings and best practices

ABOUT YOU:

4-6 years of Oil & Gas experience in industry and/or consulting, with expertise in areas such as upstream, midstream, refining, marketing, or fuel retail.

Strong strategic and analytical capabilities, with experience leading business transformation, operational improvement, and consulting engagements.

Deep Energy & Natural Resources knowledge, including market trends, value chains, and commercial dynamics.

Leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience managing teams, cross-functional workstreams, and engaging senior clients.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with analytics, visualization, and AI-enabled tools.

Innovation mindset, with an interest in developing AI-powered solutions, analytical products, and reusable capabilities.

Able to combine industry expertise with consulting rigor, deliver measurable client impact, build strong relationships, coach teams, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

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