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Business Senior Development Advisor
Houston, Texas, United States of America category Business Development Job ID: R161311 Posted: May 10th 2026
Business Senior Development Advisor
Driving Value Through Strategic Transactions and Long‑Term Portfolio Development
Enabling Growth Through Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures Execution
Partner with the best
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The company drives long‑term value through disciplined portfolio development, strategic growth initiatives, and continuous business transformation. The Business Development function partners closely with leadership to evaluate, execute, and integrate mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures that strengthen competitiveness and support long‑term strategic objectives.
Fuel your passion
The Business Senior Development Advisor supports the effective execution of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures by providing expert advisory input, project leadership, and cross‑functional coordination. This role plays a key part in shaping strategic decisions, managing complex multi‑year initiatives, and supporting leadership in critical business matters. By translating complex analyses into clear recommendations, the role enables informed decision‑making and sustainable value creation over the long term.
As a Business Senior Development Advisor, you will be responsible for:
· Acting as a business expert and project manager on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures initiatives across the organization.
· Advising management and business leaders on strategic, financial, and operational topics related to portfolio development and transaction execution.
· Supporting decision‑making on high‑impact subjects through structured analysis and clear recommendations.
· Handling communication with colleagues and business leaders regarding changes in strategy, policy, and implementation resulting from transactions or portfolio initiatives.
· Communicating complex and sensitive topics in a clear and effective manner to diverse stakeholder groups.
· Frequently acting as a project leader on cross‑functional initiatives involving the business and multiple enabling functions.
· Managing projects with a long‑term horizon (typically 2–3 years), where results and value realization become visible after extended execution periods.
To be successful in this role you will:
· Have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
· Have a minimum of 5 additional years of professional experience in mergers, acquisitions, and/or divestitures.
· Have strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
· Have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, enabling effective collaboration across functions and levels.
· Have demonstrated ability to analyze complex business problems and develop practical solutions.
· Have demonstrated experience leading programs or large‑scale projects.
· Have the ability to document, plan, communicate, and execute programs effectively.
· Have established project management skills, including managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different, and that the way people work and deliver at their best varies. Flexible working patterns may be available for this role, aligned with business needs and collaboration requirements. While flexibility is supported, close engagement with business leaders and project teams remains essential.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We believe we are better when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to work. We invest in talent development, leadership capability, and a culture of collaboration to achieve our goals together.
Working for you
Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for more than a century. To continue shaping the future, we reward those who embrace change and drive progress. Joining Baker Hughes offers a competitive rewards and benefits package, including:
Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing initiatives
Comprehensive medical care options
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tailored financial and retirement programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Business Development Senior Advisor - Mergers & AcquisitionsAbout Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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