Job Information
Halliburton Director - Venture Scouting & Innovation in Houston, Texas
Director - Venture Scouting & Innovation
Date: Apr 9, 2026
Location:
Houston, TX, US, 77032
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
Job Duties
With general autonomy, provides leadership and direction for startup company identification, engagement and evaluation (including commercial and technical) from sources including but not limited to venture capital funds, academia, and government agencies (domestic and international)
Serves as focal point for engagements with academic institutions and government R&D entities such as ARPA-E and National Laboratories
Manages delivery of internal education on novel energy topics through Innovation Series programming
Prepares and presents technical briefings on novel energy topics for executive committee
May lead or initiate cross functional, cross department or cross center teams in developing, prioritizing and justifying various corporate, excellence, research, PSL programs and/or initiatives.
Possesses broad understanding of business aspects, capabilities and associated technology across Halliburton
Ensures rigorous application of scouting processes
Engages in continuous improvement of Venture Scouting & Innovation competencies and processes.
Qualifications
Completion of an undergraduate degree in Technical, Engineering, or Business required. Possession of a graduate degree in Technical, Engineering or Business preferred.
Minimum of 14 years of experience in Technical, Engineering, or Business which includes experience in technical and business leadership roles.
World Class Benefits:
At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here, you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number:207631
Experience Level:Experienced Hire
Job Family:Operations
Product Service Line:Corporate
Full Time / Part Time:Full Time
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Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.