9 Principal Consultant jobs in Canada

Would you like to be part of a team that is at the forefront of the energy transition to decarbonize our economy?

Why you should work for us?

Because within DNV's Renewables and Power Grids group and organizational culture, how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society; endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our Customers; and strives to be high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

DNV Energy Systems North America is seeking a growth-minded, entrepreneurial Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Advisory. This unique position is empowered to support our Customers engaged in planning for and building data centers. DNV's Energy Systems business area is an engineering- and market and policy-focused consultancy. This director would be responsible for evaluating, focusing, and expanding services generally aligned with core service offerings: market and policy studies; drive the deployment of energy efficiency programs and utility implementation strategies; power systems advisory and grid studies; feasibility, siting, and permitting; M&A and transaction advisory; independent engineering and technical due diligence in support of project financing; owner's engineering advisory; and related services.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone with a strong intrapreneurial mindset and experience growing a cross-disciplinary new business in a highly matrixed organization. They will be empowered with resources, Customer connections, and a growing list of completed project qualifications, and will be backed by DNV's industry-leading brand in technical advisory. In return, the Director will have the opportunity to develop a fast-growing, high-potential business.

This role is based at any DNV office in Canada, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You'll Do

• Develop unique technical solutions and offerings for data center advisory services, in markets and risk advisory, power systems, and technical due diligence.
• Drive business development efforts with new and existing Customers - solidify relationships with key customers, create new customer opportunities, and build and maintain a robust sales pipeline
• Lead opportunities development and technical consulting projects supporting Customers developing data centers and co-located generation facilities
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to supporting staff in a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment. Be willing to be curious and learn while leveraging experience to bring confidence, ownership and drive
• Develop, mature, and refine our service offerings, leveraging DNV's strong presence and brand as the premiere, trusted independent engineering and advisory firm in the energy infrastructure industry
• Develop and execute a one- and three-year Business Plan, including taking stock of the current market, opportunities, qualifications, and present to the SVP of Renewables
• Provide or procure via partnerships, subject matter expertise on data center energy systems, performance optimization, PUE benchmarking, cooling strategies, and grid-interactive operations
• Act as a liaison, influence, and consult between internal service lines, building rapport and alignment with internal teams already engaging in data center consulting
• Develop proposals, including feasibility studies, for new business opportunities
• Lead data center customers though contract negotiation and execution while staying in alignment with company requirements
• Identify, analyze and compare alternative opportunities for entering new markets and adopting new technologies
• Identify, investigate and evaluate strategic business alliances that are in line with market needs and DNV's strategy
• Identify, evaluate, and manage any subcontractor relationships identified as necessary for development and growth of data center consulting
• Act as Project Manager or Project Sponsor on keystone or highlighted projects
• In consult with Marketing & Communications, developing a go-to-market strategy and champion activities in a strategic marketing and thought leadership campaign
• Manage relationships of data center customers in coordination with Key Accounts and other teams
• Maintain awareness of relevant regulations, industry trends, and standards (e.g., ASHRAE 90.4, Title 24, Uptime Tier Standards, FERC rules, etc).
• The successful candidate will have an innovative and creative mindset, curious and willing to engage with and leverage DNV's existing capabilities and expertise.

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employees
• Special programs - Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
• Workplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub
• Advancement opportunities

Benefits may vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

What is Required

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 10 years of experience in energy infrastructure or related field
• Demonstrated experience in an entrepreneurial position, successfully engaging with Customers, scaling a new service and maturing it simultaneously
• At least 3 years experience working on data center development in North America, including FERC rules and backup reliability power systems
• Deep understanding of data center mechanical, electrical, IT, infrastructure systems, etc
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating feasibility, power and colling capacity, risk and return on investment
• Strong project management skills
• Strategic advisory experience in advising clients on go/no-go decisions, capex strategy and market entry
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Strong skillsets in collaboration and working in a highly-matrixed, cross-functional environment
• The role requires 10-25% travel, allowing the candidate flexibility to meet with Customers and stakeholders in different locations in North America
• Strong ability to translate technical findings into business terms
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre-employment background screening

What is Preferred

• At least 3 years' experience with network security, cloud security, hybrid infrastructure, architecture design, and technology management

Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position

Would you like to be part of a team that is at the forefront of the energy transition to decarbonize our economy?

Why you should work for us?

Because within DNV's Renewables and Power Grids group and organizational culture, how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society; endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our Customers; and strives to be high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

DNV Energy Systems North America is seeking a growth-minded, entrepreneurial Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Advisory. This unique position is empowered to support our Customers engaged in planning for and building data centers. DNV's Energy Systems business area is an engineering- and market and policy-focused consultancy. This director would be responsible for evaluating, focusing, and expanding services generally aligned with core service offerings: market and policy studies; drive the deployment of energy efficiency programs and utility implementation strategies; power systems advisory and grid studies; feasibility, siting, and permitting; M&A and transaction advisory; independent engineering and technical due diligence in support of project financing; owner's engineering advisory; and related services.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone with a strong intrapreneurial mindset and experience growing a cross-disciplinary new business in a highly matrixed organization. They will be empowered with resources, Customer connections, and a growing list of completed project qualifications, and will be backed by DNV's industry-leading brand in technical advisory. In return, the Director will have the opportunity to develop a fast-growing, high-potential business.

This role is based at any DNV office in Canada, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You'll Do

• Develop unique technical solutions and offerings for data center advisory services, in markets and risk advisory, power systems, and technical due diligence.
• Drive business development efforts with new and existing Customers - solidify relationships with key customers, create new customer opportunities, and build and maintain a robust sales pipeline
• Lead opportunities development and technical consulting projects supporting Customers developing data centers and co-located generation facilities
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to supporting staff in a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment. Be willing to be curious and learn while leveraging experience to bring confidence, ownership and drive
• Develop, mature, and refine our service offerings, leveraging DNV's strong presence and brand as the premiere, trusted independent engineering and advisory firm in the energy infrastructure industry
• Develop and execute a one- and three-year Business Plan, including taking stock of the current market, opportunities, qualifications, and present to the SVP of Renewables
• Provide or procure via partnerships, subject matter expertise on data center energy systems, performance optimization, PUE benchmarking, cooling strategies, and grid-interactive operations
• Act as a liaison, influence, and consult between internal service lines, building rapport and alignment with internal teams already engaging in data center consulting
• Develop proposals, including feasibility studies, for new business opportunities
• Lead data center customers though contract negotiation and execution while staying in alignment with company requirements
• Identify, analyze and compare alternative opportunities for entering new markets and adopting new technologies
• Identify, investigate and evaluate strategic business alliances that are in line with market needs and DNV's strategy
• Identify, evaluate, and manage any subcontractor relationships identified as necessary for development and growth of data center consulting
• Act as Project Manager or Project Sponsor on keystone or highlighted projects
• In consult with Marketing & Communications, developing a go-to-market strategy and champion activities in a strategic marketing and thought leadership campaign
• Manage relationships of data center customers in coordination with Key Accounts and other teams
• Maintain awareness of relevant regulations, industry trends, and standards (e.g., ASHRAE 90.4, Title 24, Uptime Tier Standards, FERC rules, etc).
• The successful candidate will have an innovative and creative mindset, curious and willing to engage with and leverage DNV's existing capabilities and expertise.

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employees
• Special programs - Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
• Workplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education Assistance Program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub
• Advancement opportunities

Benefits may vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

What is Required

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 10 years of experience in energy infrastructure or related field
• Demonstrated experience in an entrepreneurial position, successfully engaging with Customers, scaling a new service and maturing it simultaneously
• At least 3 years experience working on data center development in North America, including FERC rules and backup reliability power systems
• Deep understanding of data center mechanical, electrical, IT, infrastructure systems, etc
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating feasibility, power and colling capacity, risk and return on investment
• Strong project management skills
• Strategic advisory experience in advising clients on go/no-go decisions, capex strategy and market entry
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Strong skillsets in collaboration and working in a highly-matrixed, cross-functional environment
• The role requires 10-25% travel, allowing the candidate flexibility to meet with Customers and stakeholders in different locations in North America
• Strong ability to translate technical findings into business terms
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre-employment background screening

What is Preferred

• At least 3 years' experience with network security, cloud security, hybrid infrastructure, architecture design, and technology management

Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position

Beyond Cloud is an Award-Winning Alliance Partner with Oracle NetSuite focused on transforming business through implementation of NetSuite's ERP. We establish relationships with our clients through effectively managing their cloud strategy by creating a customized implementation plan that includes their vision and future goals of their systems architecture.

Since our founding in 2019, Beyond Cloud Consulting has not just grown-we've excelled. Our commitment to innovation and delivering top-tier solutions has propelled us to be recognized as a leader in the industry, earning us the prestigious "Alliance Partner of the Year" award twice. Our success story is further highlighted by numerous Spotlight Winner awards across various sectors, including: Wholesale Distribution, AI/Robotics (x3), Food and Beverage, Agriculture, Automotive, Sustainability (x2), Education & Aerospace. At Beyond Cloud Consulting, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, and our achievements across diverse industries speak to the impact we make. Join us, and be part of a team that's shaping the future.

You can also read what our clients say here:

POSITION OVERVIEW

Principal NetSuite Consultants at Beyond Cloud Consulting take the lead in shaping the future of our NetSuite practice. As a recognized subject matter expert, you will drive innovation, provide strategic guidance, and deliver exceptional value to our clients. Leveraging your extensive experience and deep understanding of NetSuite, you will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing best practices, leading high-impact projects, and fostering a culture of excellence within our organization.

Please note, although this is a remote position you must be based in Canada for this role.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Principal NetSuite Consultant, you'll drive transformative change for our clients and our organization. Your strategic leadership and innovative solutions will shape the future of our NetSuite practice, driving tangible business outcomes and fostering a culture of excellence. You'll get to redefine what's possible in the world of NetSuite solutions and unlock new possibilities for our clients and our team.

• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and thought leadership in the development and execution of NetSuite initiatives. Collaborate with senior management to define the vision, goals, and roadmap for our NetSuite practice.
• Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for key client accounts. Partner with clients to understand their business objectives, identify opportunities for optimization, and develop tailored NetSuite solutions that drive tangible results.
• Solution Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of complex NetSuite solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, scalability, and sustainability. Provide guidance on customization, integration, and optimization strategies to maximize the value of the NetSuite platform.
• Team Development: Mentor and coach junior consultants, fostering their professional growth and expertise in NetSuite. Lead by example, sharing knowledge, insights, and best practices to elevate the capabilities of the team.
• Innovation and Thought Leadership: Stay abreast of the latest trends, developments, and innovations in the NetSuite ecosystem. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, develop new methodologies, and contribute to the advancement of our NetSuite practice.
• Client Relationship Management: Cultivate strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and advocate for their success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service and exceed client expectations.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in NetSuite implementation, customization, and optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in solution architecture, with a deep understanding of NetSuite modules, features, and capabilities.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale NetSuite projects from inception to completion, delivering measurable business value.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and inspire confidence at all levels of an organization.
• Strong leadership abilities, with a passion for mentoring and developing talent.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset, capable of driving innovation and driving continuous improvement.

• We are proud to be recognized as the Canadian Partner of the Year for three consecutive years, reflecting our consistent excellence and growth. As we continue to expand rapidly, you'll have the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of our success and experience it firsthand.
• Elevate your expertise with professional development and growth opportunities, including access to training, certifications, and networking events.
• Embrace work-life balance with our remote-friendly culture, freeing you from the constraints of traditional office life.
• We collaborate with some of the fastest-growing companies on exciting, high-impact projects, and you'll have the chance to do the same. You'll enjoy the opportunity to learn from various industries and grow in your role, while receiving strong support from our management team to ensure your success.
• Competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based incentives.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where your talents are celebrated, and opportunities for advancement abound.
• A Culture of Openness and Transparency: We prioritize clear communication and honesty, fostering an environment where every voice is heard and valued.
• Team Building in a Virtual World: We enhance our virtual work experience with in-person events and team lunches, ensuring strong bonds and a sense of community, even from afar.
• Join a team of passionate and ambitious individuals who are dedicated to pushing boundaries and achieving excellence together.
• If you're driven by innovation, fueled by technology, and ready to chart a course for success, come join us at Beyond Cloud Consulting. Let's shape the future together.

Job Description

Our client’s Microsoft Business Solutions team is a Microsoft Gold Partner and leader in Microsoft software implementations for medium to large organisations, providing their clients with the ability to keep up with the ever-changing digital world by implementing Microsoft’s M365, Azure, Microsoft’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Engagement (CE) software from the Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) software line.

Role Overview

The role calls for a motivated and highly skilled and experienced Dynamics 365 F&O Functional Consultant to be a part of a dynamic D365 consultancy services team.

Job Location: Silema, Malta

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: GMT +1

Salary: Base + Benefits (Paid in Euros €)

Relocation: VISA & Relocation Package Included

Requirements

• Degree Level of Education or higher
• Microsoft Dynamics certifications
• 12 years of relevant experience in a similar role, particularly in a professional services /consulting firm
• Knowledge of best practices for working with offshore teams
• Experience in Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
• Experience in Azure DevOps
• Have exceptional understanding of Microsoft ERP or CRM functional capabilities
• Good understanding of Cloud technologies
• Good understanding of integration tools and technologies
• Good understanding of Power Platform technologies
• Good understanding of automated testing tools such as RSAT
• Broad understanding of software development lifecycle, development management, release management, data migrations, cut-over planning, and early live support
• Experience on operating in Shared Services or nearshore teams
• Must have led multiple projects from end-to-end in a functional capacity
• Must have experience in end-to-end implementation of multiple projects
• Proven ability to demo powered assets and assist in pre-sales and deal shaping for large transformational programs
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills. Additional fluency in one or more other languages will be considered an asset
• Deep and broad knowledge of functional capabilities of Dynamics 365, including appropriate certification.
• Must be able to show good knowledge of practices for Dynamics 365
• Exceptional knowledge of all Finance core concepts and processes including Enterprise Structure, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset and Reporting
• Aware of latest Microsoft Features
• Aware of ISVs which can be integrated with F&O
• Leadership and Stakeholder Management Skills
• Excellent Client Relationship Management
• Coaching and Mentoring Skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Promotes the Values of the company
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• Resilience and being comfortable under pressure
• Team player and able to work on own initiative
• Desire to constantly assess and incorporate new technologies and software into their skillset

Responsibilities

• Be a champion for functional leading / best practises with Microsoft solutions
• Keep up with product roadmap and the content of future releases of Microsoft ERP or CRM
• Lead delivery of D365 end-to-end implementation projects including design, configuration, testing, training, cutover, post go-live support & reporting assuring that the management of area technical assets and systems development lifecycle comply to firm’s ISMP
• Responsible for all aspects of relevant workstream of implementation, assuring that area processes are aligned to the firms’ ISMP
• Lead the design and configuration of sector specific templates to enhance the out of the box Dynamics functionality, giving clients a unique selling point and a resalable/ reusable asset
• Active involvement with Data Migration strategy and design
• Involvement with interfaces and Integrations
• Be responsible for ensuring the pre-sales engagements are delivered with the same rigour and attention to detail as client engagements
• Define training needs within the team and coach other team members
• Deliver all consultancy according to the company’s Project Methodology, ensuring that all software applications are implemented successfully according to the project plan
• Be expected to meet and exceed customer expectations from a business knowledge, skills and behaviour perspective
• Identify business/project risk and mitigate or communicate as necessary
• Ensure progress updates are communicated to relevant parties both formally and informally
• Identify practice development activities and help in defining how these will be delivered
• Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Directors
• In all activities, ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training
• The Employee is required to follow the company’s Information Security Policies (ISP and ISMP) at all times

Microsoft Business Solutions Overview

Your long-term future is every bit as important to our client as it is to you. That’s why their aim is to give you experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime. Whether it’s great training and development, mobility opportunities or corporate responsibility volunteering activities – you’ll gain a wealth of experiences on which to build a rewarding career. Our client is a firm that encourages you to be yourself, values your contribution, and inspires you to act as a role model, always focused on doing the right thing for each other, their clients, and their communities.

This sets out all the different ways you’ll be rewarded at the firm. Among other things, you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, they have created an environment that can bring out the best in you.

#Bethechange and #makethechange. Join our client’s talented, successful team and make the leap into the future.

For this exciting opportunity our client has put together a great package that combines a competitive salary with a bundle of extras including allowances, business travel allowances, certifications to support you in your career growth, private insurance, and medical insurance for you and your family.

Are you ready to elevate your role in data security leadership?

Founded in Edinburgh in 2016, this cybersecurity firm has rapidly become a global standout, delivering threat-led services tailored to the Microsoft security ecosystem. With over 350 employees across the UK, US, Canada, and UAE, and more than 400 customers protected worldwide, the organisation has built a reputation for proactive resilience and business-aligned cyber defence. In 2023 alone, the company expanded its services, opened offices in London and North America, and achieved NCSC Assured Service Provider accreditation. Industry recognition includes Cybersecurity Company of the Year at the Scottish Cyber Awards and Security MSSP of the Year at the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards. The team is now seeking a Principal Data Security Consultant to drive excellence in data protection and governance initiatives.

Looking to leave your mark on global cybersecurity outcomes? Apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Managing and participating end-to-end in client projects, including POCs, requirements gathering, design, implementation planning and guidance, environment optimisation, and operationalising Purview Security & Compliance capabilities
• Use active listening and probing skills to understand business operations, challenges, and risks effectively
• Communicate with technical and business stakeholders to assess current-state and future-state requirements
• Translate business needs into technical architectures, visions, and roadmaps

Requirements:

• Proven experience curating technical and architectural documentation such as Designs, Operating Models and Solution Specifications
• Expert-level knowledge across the Microsoft Purview suite of services; Information Classification, Data Loss Prevention, Insider Risk Management, Data Lifecycle Management and Records Management
• Working knowledge of the extended Microsoft Purview suite of services; Data Catalog, Data Mapping, Syntex, eDiscovery, Information Barriers

Benefits:

• 401k
• Health
• Vision Dental

Salary:

• $150,000 CAD

English

• or equivalent experience

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.