Employee Engagement Business Development Manager

Experis Technology Group; Redmond (WA); Remote; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Weekly pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Business Development Manager to unite analytics, project management, and communications within Employee and Community Engagement programs. The role focuses on directing employee experiences, events, recognition initiatives, and listening programs while maintaining budgets and vendor relationships.

You will partner with senior leadership and HR to align messaging with corporate goals, drive culture, and optimize operations using AI tools for content development and

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in employee engagement, internal communications, business operations, project management, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Resources, Communications, Finance, Economics, or related discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end communications, events, recognition programs, and engagement initiatives across the organization.
• Manage budgets, vendor contracts, and post-event follow-up with metrics and ROI.
• Collaborate with HR, leadership, and corporate communications to align messaging with business objectives.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance content creation, event logistics, feedback analysis, and operations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Internal communications

Employee engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, HR, Communications, Finance, Economics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

SharePoint

ATS/Enterprise systems

Job description

Our client, is seeking a Business Development Manager to join their team. As a Business Development Manager, you will bridge business analytics, project management, and internal communications to drive organizational culture and operational excellence within Employee and Community Engagement programs.

Job Title

Business Development Manager

Location

Remote

Contract

6 Months

Pay Range

$49-52/hr on W2

Job Description

Operating directly in partnership with senior leadership, this role offers broad creative and operational ownership across employee communications, all-hands events, recognition initiatives, and community-building programs. You will serve as a vital operational connector - maintaining project metrics, monitoring budgets, managing vendor relationships, and delivering inclusive employee experiences that strengthen connection, alignment, and effectiveness across the business. Collaborate directly with senior leadership and key stakeholders through the Office of the CVP. Influence employee engagement and culture within a core strategic team. End‑to‑end ownership across organizational communications, high‑profile events, recognition programs, and employee listening initiatives. Utilize cutting‑edge AI technologies to optimize content creation, event logistics, feedback sentiment analysis, and overall team operations. Develop executive content, organizational messaging, employee communications, and change management updates. Plan and execute end‑to‑end logistics for all‑hands meetings, leadership forums, team‑building events, and recognition initiatives. Coordinate event production schedules, vendor contracts, accessibility compliance, and post‑event follow‑up. Partner with leadership, HR, and corporate communications to align messaging with broader business objectives. Analyze employee feedback and engagement metrics to measure program ROI, identify trends, and refine future initiatives. Maintain central storage, retrieval systems, and SharePoint resources for all project communications and operational data.

Requirements

7-10 years of professional experience in employee engagement, internal communications, business operations, project management, or a related business field. Demonstrated track record of successfully designing and executing engagement initiatives, high‑profile events, or organizational communication strategies. Proven experience managing project budgets, transaction controls, and vendor/contract reviews. Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Human Resources, Communications, Finance, Economics, or a relevant discipline required.

Project & Financial Management

Strong ability to apply business and basic financial/accounting principles to manage budgets, project metrics, and operational workflows.

Executive Communication

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience developing executive‑level content.

Technical Proficiency

Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel (budget tracking, data modeling), SharePoint, and ATS/Enterprise systems. Familiarity with AI tools for content development and feedback analysis is a strong plus.

Other

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and build trust across HR, leadership, and external vendor partners.

Seamless execution and delivery of high‑impact engagement programs, leadership forums, and recognition initiatives.

Rigorous tracking and maintenance of operational budgets, contract compliance, and vendor deliverables with zero unaccounted overruns.

Measurable improvements in employee awareness, connection, and survey participation across the organization.

What's in it for me?

Opportunity to shape employee engagement and culture within a core strategic team at the center of commercial strategy. Direct partnership with senior leadership through the Office of the CVP. Broad creative and operational ownership across communications, all‑hands meetings, events, recognition, employee listening, and community‑building. Ability to create inclusive experiences that strengthen connection, alignment, and effectiveness across the business. Use AI tools to improve content development, event planning, feedback analysis, and overall program operations.

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup

Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years.

We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in‑demand talent.