Project Manager: Economic Development & Business Growth

The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional development organization in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Project Manager to lead business recruitment initiatives and solutions. This full-time role involves managing projects from inception to close while collaborating with the CEO and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and values community growth, even without prior economic development experience. Embracing a hybrid schedule, this position offers an opportunity to impact the local economy positively and grow in leadership within the organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to think critically and connect the dots between direction and execution.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Strong desire to improve the community.

Responsibilities

• Manage business recruitment projects from inquiry through close.
• Coordinate convenings and working groups.
• Ensure progress on action items and communicate results.

Skills

Strong business fundamentals

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technology comfort

Tools

HubSpot

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Job description

A regional development organization in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Project Manager to lead business recruitment initiatives and solutions. This full-time role involves managing projects from inception to close while collaborating with the CEO and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and values community growth, even without prior economic development experience. Embracing a hybrid schedule, this position offers an opportunity to impact the local economy positively and grow in leadership within the organization.