Project Manager, Northern Region

DGS Office of External Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation invites a Project Manager for the Northern Region to serve as the key regional representative for select counties in Northern Indiana, overseeing economic development projects with a focus on business negotiation and stakeholder relationship-building.

You will attract new companies, help expand existing businesses, monitor regional activity, and provide technical assistance to identify suitable IEDC programs for business attraction and expansion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience in relevant field.
• Experience with deal negotiation and economic development/site selection preferred.
• 1-3 years in economic development or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Indiana core industries including aerospace, manufacturing, life sciences, logistics, and IT.
• Ability to negotiate complex business transactions and travel frequently in Northern Indiana.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills with proficiency in CRM databases and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key IEDC representative for select counties in Northern Indiana.
• Manage economic development projects with a focus on business negotiation and stakeholder relationship-building.
• Attract new companies and expand existing businesses in the region.
• Monitor regional activity and identify opportunities for growth.
• Provide technical assistance to identify appropriate IEDC programs for business attraction and expansion.

Skills

Negotiation

CRM proficiency

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economic Development, Community Development, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or Business Development

Tools

CRM databases

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Project Manager for the Northern Region serves as the key IEDC representative for select counties in Northern Indiana, managing economic development projects with a focus on business negotiation and stakeholder relationship-building. The role involves attracting new companies, expanding existing businesses, monitoring regional activity, and providing technical assistance to identify appropriate IEDC programs for business attraction and expansion projects.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Economic Development, Community Development, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or Business Development, or equivalent business experience
• Business background with emphasis on deal negotiation and economic development/site selection
• 1-3 years of economic development or related field experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of Indiana core industries including aerospace, manufacturing, life sciences, logistics, and IT
• Ability to negotiate complex business transactions and travel frequently within Northern Indiana region
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills with proficiency in CRM databases and Microsoft Office