Business Development Manager - Strategic Sector Initiatives (India)

ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE•Houston, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

AMPP’s Business Development Manager (India) has three key responsibilities: 1) managing regulatory and legislative issues affecting the corrosion control community; 2) developing the key political relationships related to those issues; 3) Drive Regulatory adoption of AMPP standards and Mandates for AMPP certifications by major asset owners. Expanding industry partnerships, increasing adoption of AMPP programs and certifications, identifying growth opportunities, and strengthening engagement across the Energy, Maritime, Water & Civil Infrastructure sector. Drive advance asset integrity, corrosion management, sustainability, and emerging sectoral initiatives.

Requirements

College/University Engineering graduate/postgraduate/PhD.
Minimum 10 years of experience in industry, consulting, or professional organizations, with at least 5 years in a managerial role within a similar reputed organization or corporate environment.
Strong managerial and administrative capabilities.
Effective communicator with strategic thinking and strong networking skills.
Financial acumen, including P&L understanding, budgeting, and forecasting.
Adaptability to industry dynamics, outreach, and multi-year planning.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, members, employees of the organization, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, etc.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to develop and interpret business graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Must possess a specific level of communication skill both verbal and written.
Ability to work in a multi-task environment taking into account various external factors and to communicate efficiently and accurately to both managers/supervisors and subordinate staff.
Must be computer literate with knowledge and experience in word processing and spreadsheet software.
Ability to learn and use association specific software.

Nice To Haves

An MBA or professional certification (e.g., AMPP/NACE/SSPC) is considered a significant advantage.
Experience is Oil & Gas sector is desirable.
Experience of working with Standards body, Certifications bodies will be added advantage.
Demonstrated personnel management skills including, but not limited to, the ability to evaluate staff performance and provide direction, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Drive Regulatory adoption of AMPP standards and Mandates for AMPP certifications by major asset owners in India
Drives relationships with relevant Government Ministries, Regulators (BIS, PNGRB, OISD), asset owners, EPC.
Lead specification and certification adoption conversations
Track regulatory developments relevant to AMPP
Support specification review and adoption process
Host Standards development international committees
Drive Maritime, Energy and Water & Civil Infra initiatives
Recruit members for AMPP committees
Develop new sectoral conferences jointly with Institutional partners, AMPP Chapters etc
Engagement Strategy and partnerships with institutions, chapters and other stakeholders
Institutional partnership for joint initiatives including Conferences, Technical sessions, Standards Awareness etc
Utilize member network for speaking engagements
Event Marketing- promote and support
Lead regional brand building to increase awareness
Supports and join regulatory and high-level meetings
Promote Corporate Membership