Principal Consultant, Industrial and Energy

Frost & Sullivan

Principal Consultant leading 2-4 client projects in Industrial and Energy Growth Advisory at Frost & Sullivan. Mentoring junior consultants and ensuring high-quality deliverables with trusted stakeholder engagement.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timePetaling Jaya • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple client projects (2-4), taking primary responsibility for complex engagements that involve multiple senior stakeholders and large teams (4-5 resources or more)
Ensure the highest quality of work and deliverables across the projects you oversee
Act as a trusted business advisor in senior management discussions
Take ownership of select accounts, carrying revenue quota responsibility
Mentor and coach junior consultants, fostering their growth and development
Specialise in 2-3 areas of functional skills in Industrial or Energy domain and position oneself as an internal expert/specialist in these areas
Provide inputs on improving existing project delivery tools and frameworks
Create approaches and frameworks for client projects and act as a guide to team members
Conduct thorough quality assurance of outcomes for deliverables
Support facilitation of Growth Pipeline Dialogs
Demonstrate strong results focus and experience in managing large, complex and pressured projects
Facilitate at any level and actively build consensus during projects
Plan a portfolio of projects and ensure timely delivery
Communicate with the client on any unforeseen delays and create buy-in from the client
Develop and articulate presentation storylines rapidly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong educational foundation in engineering or technology, coupled with a business degree or passion for solving complex problems and creating actionable insights for clients
6 – 9 years of Industry + analyst/consulting working experience within a Consulting and/or Advisory services business environment
Relevant university degree (BA, BS) in Engineering or technology
A postgraduate degree (Master’s or PhD) is highly regarded and considered an advantage
A foundational understanding of the Industrial, manufacturing, energy or environment sector, such as industry structure, operational practices, and competitive landscapes.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and business level fluency in English
Strong client-handling skills, including communication, adaptability, and credibility in stakeholder interactions
Analytical thought process
Ability to network to create new relationships and to proactively manage on-going relationships to stay relevant to market intelligence needs of the clients
Desire to learn public presentation skills in front of an audience and a video camera.
Confident enough to present your work to a group of peers or a client and defend your analysis in a calm and professional manner.
Take ownership to work independently with remote supervision
Multi-tasking to meet tight deadlines
Well-organized and detail-oriented
Is a strategic thinker; understands how operational activities are vital in supporting the overall strategy of the business

Benefits

Comp & perks

A friendly work environment with an ‘open door’ policy
A strong career path with growth opportunities.
Be part of a global team that strives for excellence, and fosters an Olympic spirit
Feed your intellectual curiosity by collaborating across all levels of the company across the globe
Global Recognition - President’s Club & Chairman’s Club Awards
Continuous learning and coaching
Flexible work policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project Delivery FrameworksQuality AssuranceData AnalysisPresentation DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAdaptabilityDetail-OrientedStrategic ThinkingMulti-tasking

Certifications

Postgraduate Degree (Master’s or PhD) in Engineering or Technology