Business Development Manager - Strategic Sector Initiatives (India)

Scope and Purpose 

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Regulatory Support

• 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

Strategic Initiatives

• 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
• Business Development Support and Marketing Campaigns
• Supports and join regulatory and high-level meetings
• Promote Corporate Membership

Job Requirements:

Education:

College/University Engineering graduate/postgraduate/PhD. An MBA or professional certification (e.g., AMPP/NACE/SSPC) is considered a significant advantage.

Experience:

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. Experience is Oil & Gas sector is desirable. Experience of working with Standards body, Certifications bodies will be added advantage.

Skills & attributes:

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.