Dir Business Development

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. 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! 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: Generates revenue through investing in expansion projects 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 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 Develops strong and enduring high-level customer relationships Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: 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 Preferred: MBA, CPA or PE Other Requirements: 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 Ability to lead a team of business developers Experience navigating FERC and/or state permitting process Prior experience and solid understanding of developing sophisticated energy deals Prior experience providing thought leadership and innovation to a growing business unit Demonstrated results as measured by growth in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills About Houston (Williams Tower Location): Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking! Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city! If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas to learn more! Why Choose Williams? We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career! Competitive compensation Annual incentive program Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid time off, including floating and company holidays Wellness Program with annual rewards Employee stock purchase plan Robust employee learning and development High internal mobility (we promote from within) Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent) Fertility coverage and adoption benefits Domestic partner benefits Educational reimbursement Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer Employee resource groups Employee assistance programs Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen. 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 https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/. Education Requirements: Bachelors (Required) Skill Requirements: Competency Requirements: Action oriented (3 - Meets Expectations), Collaborates (3 - Meets Expectations), Communicates effectively (3 - Meets Expectations), Courage (3 - Meets Expectations), Customer focus (3 - Meets Expectations), Decision quality (3 - Meets Expectations), Drives results (3 - Meets Expectations), Ensures accountability (3 - Meets Expectations), Instills trust (3 - Meets Expectations), Manages complexity (3 - Meets Expectations), Nimble learning (3 - Meets Expectations), Persuades (3 - Meets Expectations), Plans and aligns (3 - Meets Expectations), Self-development (3 - Meets Expectations) Why Williams? Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity. We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include: Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits Growth and development opportunities An inclusive culture where you can be yourself Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen. Apply now!