Project Director - Power Innovation -East

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.

As Project Director, you’ll lead the execution of complex energy infrastructure projects that span natural gas, liquids, and power systems. You’ll guide multidisciplinary teams through the design and delivery of facilities such as processing plants, compressor stations, pipelines, meter stations, and power generation units. With a focus on technical excellence, strategic planning, and cross‑functional collaboration, you’ll drive innovation and ensure alignment with business goals.

• Lead cross‑functional project teams including engineers, project managers, and technical specialists to deliver high‑impact outcomes with precision and accountability.
• Drive the development and oversight of multi‑year departmental budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, financial transparency, and rigorous cost and schedule controls.
• Oversee the creation, review, and approval of detailed technical project documentation, ensuring alignment with business goals and engineering standards.
• Evaluate complex technical alternatives, identify project risks, and conduct in‑depth analyses to support sound decision‑making and innovation.
• Communicate project milestones, risks, and strategic updates to senior leadership with clarity and influence.
• Implement scalable work processes, tools, and procedures that enhance project execution and team efficiency.
• Foster strong partnerships with contractors, producers, and customers to ensure alignment, collaboration, and successful project delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in engineering, project controls, commercial development operations, and/or project management within the oil and gas industry.
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in engineering or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in engineering, project controls, commercial development operations, and/or project management within the oil and gas industry.

• Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as the utmost priority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
• Preferred: PE license and/or PMP certification.
• Demonstrates proficiency in project scheduling and resource planning using tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, and Oracle Applications.
• Applies advanced analytical skills to forecast project volumes, assess performance metrics, and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Possesses a strong grasp of DOT design standards and integrates industry best practices into engineering workflows.
• Leads complex engineering programs and provides strategic oversight to multidisciplinary teams, including project managers and technical professionals.
• May be required to travel up to 25% of the time.

The corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma.

• Competitive compensation and annual incentive program.
• Hybrid work model with one work‑from‑home day per week for most office‑based roles.
• Flexible work schedule for most field‑based roles.
• 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Health savings account option with company contribution.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off, including floating and company holidays.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Robust learning and development programs and high internal mobility.
• Parental leave up to 6 weeks for each parent.
• Fertility coverage and adoption benefits.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Non‑profit donation matching contributions and volunteer time off.
• Employee resource groups and assistance programs.
• Technology to support productivity and collaboration.

The above 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 the Total Rewards page on the Williams website.