Oliver Wyman is a global management consulting firm. We work with clients through their most defining moments, combining deep industry knowledge, specialized expertise, and the power of perspective to help them adapt, grow, and thrive.
We believe diverse perspectives make the work stronger. Our consultants bring different backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking to help solve complex problems and create lasting impact for clients, colleagues, and communities.
At Oliver Wyman, we are proud of the values that we aspire to live by. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
Our Energy & Natural Resources practice helps energy companies, investors, and public-sector stakeholders navigate strategic and operational challenges across power and utilities, oil and gas, chemicals, mining and metals, and adjacent infrastructure. We combine deep sector expertise with strategy, operations, risk, organization, and digital capabilities to deliver practical results.
The sector is being reshaped by decarbonization, electrification, security of supply, evolving regulation, capital reallocation, new technologies, and changing customer expectations. From Milan, you will work with Italian and international clients on the choices that define the energy transition while helping established businesses improve performance, resilience, and value creation.
As a Principal, you will be a leading transformational engagement with C-suite clients and contribute to the growth of our successful Energy & Natural Resources practice in Italy. Working closely with Partners, you will combine trusted client counsel, rigorous problem solving, commercial leadership, and people development to continue growing Oliver Wyman capabilities in the energy and utilities sectors. Principals are expected to demonstrate the readiness and trajectory to become future Partners of the firm:
You can be your best here. Meaningful work, talented colleagues, and a culture of trust and growth will help you thrive.
We welcome accomplished consulting and industry leaders with substantial expertise in Energy & Natural Resources in the Italian market and are motivated to grow our successful franchise in Milan.
We value different professional and personal backgrounds and assess candidates on the evidence of impact, leadership, judgment, and potential they bring.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter describing your relevant Energy & Natural Resources experience, leadership impact, and interest in joining Oliver Wyman in Milan. Applications should be made through the Oliver Wyman careers site. Please do not send sensitive personal or financial information outside the official application process.
At Oliver Wyman, we want you to shine in your interview. Our process is designed like our work environment—it is challenging, engaging, and collaborative.
The process typically combines conversational and case-based interviews. It is intended to help us understand your experience, leadership approach, sector expertise, commercial judgment, and problem-solving capabilities, while giving you the opportunity to learn more about our people and our culture.
Compensation information
Job title: Principal
Location: Milan
Contract type: Permanent
Local hiring contract applied: CCNL Commercio (National Collective Bargaining Agreement of companies in the Services and Distribution Sectors)
Local Contract hiring Level / Classification: Dirigenti
Remuneration
Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, and a market-leading benefits package described below.
The expected base salary remuneration range for these positions is between EUR 140.000 gross and EUR 165.000 gross per year (full-time equivalent).
This amount is expressed as a full-time equivalent. The above base salary has been determined on the basis of objective and gender-neutral criteria, in accordance with applicable law. Any final salaries may vary based on factors such as your unique blend of experience and skills and our current organizational needs. We will also grant any relevant economic provisions provided by the National Collective Bargaining Agreement to successful candidates.
Variable compensation and benefits
Variable pay
Annual discretionary bonus under the terms of the applicable Company Policy (variable remuneration linked to individual and company performance)
Benefits (company-paid and additional benefits)
Supplementary insurance package paid by the Company, including health, life, accident insurance and permanent disability coverage
Company car or car allowance available for eligible roles under the Car Policy of Oliver Wyman Italia
Subscription to Wellhub paid by the Company
Corporate discounts: access to a range of partner discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential psychological, legal, and financial support services
Bonus for employee referral to fill an official vacancy
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Seniority milestone paid leave
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