Senior Business Development Manager at Felton Energy Services Limited (FESL)

Felton Energy Services Limited (FESL) is an indigenous oil & gas procurement, operation and maintenance company in Nigeria. The company was established to supply global customers with Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial and Engineering Products, on time and at the most competitive prices. FESL has unrivalled commitment to the Oil & Gas Industry and has gained support of the leading manufacturers which ensures our solutions are at the forefront oftoday’s technology.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Business Development Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Development Manager with a proven track record of leading business analysis activities within the Nigerian energy sector.
• The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience conducting business with NUIMS, NNPC, NUIM Antan, NGC, NEPL, and multiple International Oil Companies (IOCs) on a project basis.
• This role requires deep industry knowledge, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate business needs into actionable project requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Business Analysis & Requirements Management:

• Lead end-to-end business analysis for energy and oil & gas sector projects.
• Gather, validate, and document business and technical requirements.
• Conduct gap analysis, feasibility studies, and impact assessments.
• Create functional specifications, process maps, and business cases.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Manage high-level stakeholders across NUIMS, NNPC, NUIM Antan, NGC, NEPL, and various IOCs.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement sessions, and steering committee reviews.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.

Project Delivery:

• Work closely with project managers, technical teams, and vendor partners to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Support project planning, scope definition, and risk assessment.
• Validate deliverables and drive user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Track benefits realization and ensure project outcomes add business value.

Data & Process Optimization:

• Analyze operational and business data to identify process inefficiencies.
• Recommend improvements to optimize workflows and decision-making.
• Support digital transformation initiatives within the energy/oil & gas domain.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, IT, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–10+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst, ideally in the energy, oil & gas, or government-regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience conducting business and managing projects with:
• NUIMS
• NNPC
• NUIM Antan
• NGC
• NEPL
• Major IOCs
• Strong understanding of Nigerian energy-sector operations, compliance, and commercial frameworks.
• Proven experience in requirements gathering, stakeholder management, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with industry standards, project management methodologies, and digital transformation tools.

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Proficiency with business analysis tools and documentation standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver under tight timelines.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: wendy@feltonenergy.net using the job title as the subject of the email.