Dir Business Development
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LocationUT Salt Lake City - Office; OK Tulsa - Headquarters; TX Houston - Tower
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentBusiness Development
EquityIncluded
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedSep 15, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree
Minimum ten (10) years’ relevant industry experience
Previous experience leading teams across multiple subject areas focused on acquiring or developing major projects
Extensive experience in sophisticated commercial negotiation
History of successfully developing and closing sophisticated transactions
Demonstrates ability to positively influence high level decision makers
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the energy industry
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Generates revenue through investing in expansion projects
Directs and controls the development and implementation of sophisticated projects, business ventures and transactions
Establishes and maintains partnerships with customers
Identifies, evaluates and recommends business opportunities
Interacts with customers of all levels of an organization
Provides updates to senior leadership
Develops/manages budgets, plan and forecasts; conducts regular cost analysis
Coordinates workforce planning and career development for direct employees
MBA
CPA or PE
Skills
Microsoft Office
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee stock purchase plan
Wellness support
About the company
At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.
Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!
About the role
The Director of Business Development will demonstrate leadership and mentorship to a team while generating large, economically attractive investment opportunities that support our business strategy. Initiative, collaboration, and the ability to nurture and grow a team are keys to the success in this role!
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
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Generates revenue through investing in expansion projects
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Directs and controls the development and implementation of sophisticated projects, business ventures and transactions; collaborates with business partners to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
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Establishes and maintains partnerships with customers
•
Identifies, evaluates and recommends business opportunities
•
Interacts with customers of all levels of an organization
•
Provides updates to senior leadership
•
Develops/manages budgets, plan and forecasts; conducts regular cost analysis
•
Coordinates workforce planning and career development for direct employees
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Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
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Required: Bachelor’s degree, a minimum ten (10) years’ relevant industry experience and previous experience leading teams across multiple subject areas focused on acquiring or developing major projects
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Preferred: MBA, CPA or PE
Other Requirements:
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Extensive experience in sophisticated commercial negotiation
•
History of successfully developing and closing sophisticated transactions
•
Demonstrates ability to positively influence high level decision makers
•
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the energy industry
•
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
•
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Benefits
We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.
Here’s a look at what that means:
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Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
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401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
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Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
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Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
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Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
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Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
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Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
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HSA and FSA options
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Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
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Employee stock purchase plan
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Domestic partner benefits
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Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.
Legal
Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
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