UPSTREAM GAS COMMERCIAL LEAD
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a seasoned executive to lead our upstream gas commercial activities, driving strategic growth, optimizing revenue streams, and fostering key stakeholder relationships.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute upstream gas commercial strategies, aligning with organizational objectives.
- Consult with the organization to provide specific knowledge and expertise related to the commercial or business environment
- Conduct market analysis, competitor research, and trend identification.
- Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, joint ventures, and partnerships.
- Negotiate and manage complex contracts with governments, partners, and suppliers.
- Ensure contract compliance and optimize contractual terms.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Monitor and address changes in regulatory frameworks.
- Serves as subject matter expert to develop, and assess operations or current commercial strategy, guide client decisions, and make recommendations.
- Improve organizational effectiveness via commercial practice improvement initiatives. Promote fit-for-purpose use of commercial practices, standards, and tools.
- Support prioritization of commercial opportunities or negotiations on behalf of the business.
- Moderate to minimal work direction needed, highly skilled and knowledgeable on commercial or business subject matter expertise.
Job Requirement
- Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), Law, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
- 15+ years of executive-level experience in upstream oil and gas, with focus on commercial and business development.
- Commercial or business expertise related to the subject.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CBA).
- International experience in upstream gas operations.
- Familiarity with emerging trends (e.g., energy transition, digitalization).
- Proven track record of successful negotiations, deal closures, and strategic partnerships.
- Expert understanding of global gas markets, pricing mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.