Strategic Advisor (Power Development)

Williams; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Strategic Advisor to partner with senior leadership, translating complex business challenges into actionable insights and driving enterprise priorities. You will help prioritize investments, govern initiatives, and deliver decision-ready materials that align with strategic goals.

The role operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, and analytics, turning data into executive-ready communications and dashboards for leadership review and ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, MIS, or a related field and ten (10) years of progressive experience in leadership, operations, or strategic roles, including formal management experience.
• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, MIS or a related field and fifteen (15) years of Project Management, Business Transformation, Strategy/Consulting Process Improvement experience.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills #LI-KM2

Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to senior leaders, providing decision support and recommendations grounded in rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Partners with leaders to define, prioritize, and align functional and cross-functional initiatives with enterprise strategy and business objectives
• Leads complex, cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, driving stakeholder alignment, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring delivery against defined objectives, timelines, and success metrics
• Develops and delivers executive-ready communications, translating complex information into clear, compelling narratives and visualizations; facilitate leadership briefings and decision-making forums with confidence and executive presence
• Evaluates current-state processes and ways of working to identify opportunities for increased effectiveness, efficiency, and value delivery, supporting continuous improvement and change initiatives
• Identifies risks, opportunities, and improvement areas that enhance leadership effectiveness, operational performance, and strategic execution
• Defines, tracks, and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) by building and maintaining dashboards, reports, and analytical models that provide leaders with visibility into performance, trends, risks, and opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Executive communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, MIS, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred) in Business, Finance, Engineering, MIS or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

The Strategic Advisor serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leadership, enabling effective decision-making and driving the successful execution of enterprise and functional priorities. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, and analytics—translating complex business challenges into actionable insights and ensuring initiatives are aligned, governed, and delivered with measurable impact. Making and driving successful execution of enterprise and functional priorities. As a trusted partner to executives, the Strategic Advisor leads complex, cross functional initiatives, enables prioritization and performance management, and delivers executive ready communications that inform direction, mitigate risk, and advance organizational objectives.

In this role, you will connect people, priorities, and insights to help advance our power portfolio. You will review power business development opportunities, identify emerging risks and resource needs, and facilitate discussions that help teams consistently evaluate alternatives and prioritize investments. Working across business development teams, finance, operations, legal, and other key functions, you will turn complex information into clear recommendations and decision-ready materials for leadership. You will also capture lessons learned and share best practices across teams, strengthening collaboration and helping shape future opportunities. Rather than owning individual projects, you will serve as a trusted advisor, helping teams stay aligned and make informed decisions as our power business grows.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Serves as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to senior leaders, providing decision support and recommendations grounded in rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Partners with leaders to define, prioritize, and align functional and cross-functional initiatives with enterprise strategy and business objectives
• Leads complex, cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, driving stakeholder alignment, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring delivery against defined objectives, timelines, and success metrics
• Develops and delivers executive-ready communications, translating complex information into clear, compelling narratives and visualizations; facilitate leadership briefings and decision-making forums with confidence and executive presence
• Evaluates current-state processes and ways of working to identify opportunities for increased effectiveness, efficiency, and value delivery, supporting continuous improvement and change initiatives
• Identifies risks, opportunities, and improvement areas that enhance leadership effectiveness, operational performance, and strategic execution
• Defines, tracks, and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) by building and maintaining dashboards, reports, and analytical models that provide leaders with visibility into performance, trends, risks, and opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, MIS, or a related field and ten (10) years of progressive experience in leadership, operations, or strategic roles, including formal management experience.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, MIS or a related field and (15) fifteen years of Project Management, Business Transformation, Strategy/Consulting Process Improvement experience.

Other Requirements:

Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications 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 ExperienceTulsa.com to learn more.

Here’s a look at what that means:

• 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.