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. As Business Development Lead, you'll lead large projects and transactions and develop solutions to sophisticated problems using your extensive knowledge of the natural gas industry in ways that are unique or innovative. You'll demonstrate superb communication and interpersonal skills as you interact with customers and provide your expertise negotiating various agreements. Your ability to cultivate and nurture a network across functions and influence others to gain support and dedication to get results are keys to success! As Business Development Lead (Corporate Development M&A), you'll lead large projects and transactions and develop solutions to sophisticated challenges using your extensive knowledge of the natural gas industry in ways that are unique or innovative. You'll demonstrate superb communication and interpersonal skills as you interact with internal and external customers and stakeholders, and provide your expertise in negotiating various transaction related agreements. Your ability to develop and lead a network across multiple functions and influence others to gain support and dedication to get results are keys to success!
Responsibilities/Expectations: Leads projects and programs with significant risk and complexity to achieve breakthroughs and objectives Able to distill complex concepts concisely in writing, speech and presentation form for executive communication May lead or mentor others Understands all components of deal structure Partners with others on sophisticated opportunities; uses financial and quantitative information to guide actions and performance Considers industry and market trends when making decisions and balances strategic impact on the organization Develops opinions and challenges recommendations on basin, energy commodity markets, and customer and competitor intelligence based off third party tools and publications Builds strategies for development of industry insight and knowledge Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience: Lead: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field and a minimum of fifteen (15) years’ related experience Preferred: MBA Senior: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field and a minimum of seven (7) years’ related experience Preferred: MBA
III: Required: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field and minimum of five (5) years’ related experience Preferred: MBA
Other Requirements: Knowledge of upstream, midstream or downstream assets Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of energy market fundamentals and economics including commodity pricing, basin market fundamentals and competitor strategies and actions Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of commercial aspects of the energy industry Considered a specialist regarding deal structure, contract terms, financial issues and other aspects of corporate development Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application, AI, and PC skills #LI-KM2 Why Tulsa? Because here, you don’t have to choose between career and lifestyle. Tulsa is a growing hub for innovation and energy, paired with a vibrant arts scene, great food, and a cost of living that actually lets you enjoy it all. Think shorter commutes, bigger impact and a community that feels like home from day one. Check out Experience Tulsa.com to learn more. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next: Strong pay plus an annual incentive program Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution Paid time off, including company and floating holidays Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education HSA and FSA options Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage Employee stock purchase plan Domestic partner benefits 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. 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.
Education Requirements: Skill Requirements: Why Williams? 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.

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