Consultant, Upstream Operations & AI, Italy

Job Title

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

Practice Area

BCG's Energy practice helps companies navigate an increasingly complex business climate. The practice covers the Oil & Gas and Power & Utilities sectors. We also have deep knowledge in Energy transition and Sustainability, Energy Trading and Risk Management and Energy Engineering and Services. Our projects typically apply BCG's core consulting skills in functional areas such as, digitalization, strategy, organisation or performance improvement, but in the distinctive environment of Energy. We also address projects that touch upon more operational or technical challenges, which we deliver through our expert consultants, occasionally partnering with external specialists. We work with the senior leaders of leading international and national oil companies, service providers, utilities, regulators and financial institutions. The Energy Practice has enjoyed rapid and sustained annual growth over several years, representing about 10% of BCG's global business volume. Worldwide over 300 Partners, Principals and Project Leaders focus in the Energy space, supported by a large group of Energy experienced and trained Consultants and Analysts, many with pre-BCG industry experience. We are well known for our long history of cutting-edge research and thought leadership. Consulting with BCG ensures you work on the biggest issues being tackled by senior management, with a wide variety of experiences across different clients, topics and geographies.

What You'll Do

You will:

• Contribute to the growth of BCG's Energy Practice, with a focus on Upstream Operations & AI, by supporting project delivery and client development in the Oil & Gas sector
• Work on topics such as:
  • Upstream operations performance optimization
  • Digital enablement and AI-driven solutions for drilling, completions, and production
  • Well integrity and intervention strategies
  • Field data analysis and operational efficiency improvement
  • Technology and innovation assessment for energy field operations
• Tackle critical challenges by collecting, analyzing and synthesizing technical and operational data to generate insights
• Use quantitative and qualitative analysis to drive recommendations across field operations, engineering, and organizational improvement
• Collaborate closely with clients — from engineers to executive-level stakeholders — to tailor solutions to their operational and strategic contexts, often through direct on-site interactions
• Prepare and deliver high-quality outputs including analyses, presentations, and client briefings that inform and influence decision-making
• Take ownership of project modules, creating value and adapting to the evolving needs of the client
• Manage workstreams, guide client team members, and help foster a strong working relationship with stakeholders
• Support internal leadership and contribute to the development and mentorship of junior consultants, particularly in translating field expertise into structured consulting impact

What You'll Bring

We're looking for exceptional talents to join us. You would typically have:

• 3–9 years of experience in upstream oil & gas operations, with a solid track record in drilling, completions, well integrity, field operations, or production optimization
• Proven ability to deliver technically grounded, high-impact solutions in complex, capital-intensive environments (e.g., large field developments, start-up phases, well interventions)
• Familiarity with operational KPIs, performance improvement levers, and field data interpretation, ideally combined with initial exposure to digital or data-driven topics (e.g., AI, remote monitoring, predictive maintenance)
• Experience in cross-functional project environments, with exposure to engineering, HSE, procurement, field teams and contractors
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to structure complex technical issues and turn them into actionable recommendations
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, from field engineers to C-level
• Solid academic background in engineering, energy, geoscience, or related disciplines
• Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken
• Flexibility, curiosity, and willingness to work in demanding and dynamic project settings, including regular travel and client on-site presence

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer.