Principal it & digital - energy practice

We are seeking a Principal - IT & Digital to join a leading consulting practice and work closely with senior leadership teams across the Energy sector, including Oil & Gas and Petrochemicals. This is a senior consulting leadership role focused on shaping and delivering IT strategies, digital transformation, technology architecture, cloud, data and AI solutions that create long-term business value. Key Responsibilities Advise C-suite and senior client stakeholders on IT strategy, digital transformation and technology-led business transformation. Lead complex IT transformation programmes from strategy through execution and delivery. Develop IT strategies, operating models, digital platforms, architectures and technology solutions. Provide expertise across IT/Digital Architecture, Cloud, Data and AI. Lead and mentor diverse consulting teams, driving high performance, knowledge sharing and professional development. Manage project quality, risk, client expectations and senior-level escalations. Act as a trusted technology advisor and thought leader to clients. Contribute to the growth of the Energy Practice, including business development, thought leadership and strengthening the firm's digital and AI positioning. Requirements 8-12+ years of experience in IT consulting, technology consulting or digital transformation. Strong Energy sector experience, particularly Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals or related industries. Strong expertise in IT/Digital Architecture, Cloud, Data and AI. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and client-facing skills. Experience managing and developing high-performing consulting teams. Excellent academic qualifications. Strong strategic thinking combined with the ability to drive hands-on execution and delivery. Ideal background: Senior Manager, Principal, Associate Partner or equivalent within a leading management/technology consulting firm, with strong Energy-sector exposure.