Global Head of Large Load and Grid Transformation Research

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected. By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.Wood MackenzieIntelligence ConnectedWoodMac.comWood Mackenzie Brand VideoWood Mackenzie ValuesInclusive – we succeed togetherTrusting – we choose to trust each otherCustomer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisionsFuture Focused – we accelerate changeCurious – we turn knowledge into actionWe are looking for a Global Head of Large Load and Grid Transformation Research to join Wood Mackenzie’s Power & Renewables team. The Power & Renewables research team is a highly respected group of analysts producing market-leading research and analytics on the entire power industry value chain.The Global Head of Large Load and Grid Transformation Research is responsible for setting our research agenda for data centers, electrification, and other emerging sources of power demand. The Lead will work with the broader team to drive high quality research and thought leadership, serve as the public face of Wood Mackenzie on these key areas of industry growth, lead product initiatives, and drive commercial success.This position works closely with research analysts across our technology, supply chain, and regional power teams, as well as cross-functionally across our sales, marketing, and product teams.About you and how you can excel in this roleSuccessful analysts in Wood Mackenzie’s Power & Renewables practice are thoughtful, intellectually curious, creative and comfortable presenting to public audiences and interacting with small and large groups of executives.As our Global Head of Large Load and Grid Transformation Research, you have already developed a reputation as an industry thought leader and have deep expertise on large load growth, in particular data center development, its resource needs, and both the market and technology factors that will govern its evolution.  You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and can engage an audience and mentor your team members. You have an analytical mindset and an eye for detail, which has been proven ...