Managing Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) helps organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a network of firms in 157 countries with more than 184,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Find out more by visiting us at www.pwc.com.

In Africa we’re the largest provider of professional services with close to 450 partners and over 8,500 people in 32 countries. This means that we’re able to provide our clients with seamless and consistent service, wherever they’re located on the continent. Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of African operating environments enables us to put ourselves in our clients’ shoes to offer tailored Tax, Assurance and Advisory solutions for every business challenge. Realising the appeal of the continent as an investment destination, our dedicated Africa Desk provides assistance to organisations looking to expand their presence in Africa.

We’re one of the leading professional services firms in Nigeria with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, over 700 staff and 22 resident partners. We are committed to serving as a force for integrity, good sense and wise solutions to the problems facing businesses and the capital markets. We are guided by one promise – to do what is right, be it with our people, clients, community, or environment.

Our clients range from the biggest, most complex global establishments to smaller, newer businesses both privately owned and those in the public domain. Our Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Deals, and Tax services meet the needs and requirements of each client, irrespective of size or location.The Role

As the Managing Director, you will:

Develop and implement the organisation’s long term strategy, ensuring competitiveness within the Nigerian and global oil & gas landscape.
Lead corporate planning initiatives, capital investment strategies, and portfolio optimisation efforts.
Provide strategic direction on exploration, development, and production activities to maximise asset value.
Oversee the organisation’s operational performance, ensuring efficient delivery of exploration, drilling, production, and field development programs.
Ensure disciplined financial management encompassing budgeting, forecasting, cost optimisation, and capital allocation.
Ensure full compliance with relevant petroleum laws, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards.
Maintain active engagement with regulatory bodies to support compliant, transparent, and efficient operations.
Stakeholder Engagement & External Relations
Develop and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, joint venture partners, host communities, and strategic stakeholders.
Promote an inclusive and mutually beneficial approach to community relations and local content development.
Build and lead a high performing executive team, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and alignment with strategic objectives.
Promote a culture grounded in safety, performance excellence, innovation, and ethical behaviour.
Lead sustainability initiatives across environmental stewardship, safety management, and social responsibility.

What you bring

MBA or relevant Master’s degree will be an advantage.
Relevant professional qualifications (SPE, COREN, etc.).
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively senior experience in the upstream oil & gas sector.
Strong experience managing regulatory relationships and navigating Nigeria’s upstream petroleum environment.
Deep technical understanding of upstream asset development, production operations, and petroleum lifecycle management.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
Commercial acumen with proven ability to manage complex, capital‑intensive projects.
High level of credibility, ethical standards, and personal integrity.