Manager Business Development - Upstream

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As an Upstream Acquisitions and Divestitures Manager you will lead upstream evaluations and identify new opportunities in alignment with vertical integration strategy. Your work will be pivotal in driving value through subsurface analysis and inventory assessment to support G&P expansion and corporate M&A initiatives. You will oversee a team consisting of two reservoir engineers and a geologist, guiding their efforts to deliver strategic insights and actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Supports Corporate Strategic Development (CSD) Market Intelligence by identifying and qualifying remaining drilling inventory and undeveloped resource potential tied to current midstream infrastructure

• Conducts basin studies and subsurface evaluations to identify underdeveloped or overlooked drilling opportunities to recommend potential vertical integration opportunities

 • Supports Gathering and Processing (G&P) evaluation and validation of customer-provided forecasts and development plans by integrating reservoir engineering and geological data

 • Collaborates with Gathering and Processing to align contractual risk mitigation efforts with subsurface risk underlying the capital required of the project

 • Leads subsurface due diligence, asset valuation, and risk assessment of targeted acquisitions in support of CSD Business Development and M&A efforts

 • Works with investment bank’s technical staff in validating their analysis and supporting material throughout the A&D process

 • Works directly with CSD Business Development on G&P acquisitions and bolt-ons

 • Monitors competitor activity and industry trends within WMB Upstream footprint and surrounding region (i.e. Rockies) for opportunity to expand existing vertically integrated assets

 • Collaborates with WMB Upstream operating team to recommend strategic acquisitions of drilling rights or unleased acreage, mirroring the approach of private equity-backed exploration

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates aptitude and ability to embrace technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processes
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

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