Regional Economic Development Project Lead

Economic Development, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Economic Development seeks a Regional Project Manager for Region 4 in Georgia. The role leads investment attraction, coordinates with regional partners, and manages multiple stakeholder projects across the assigned counties.

The candidate will require a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel 3 days per week. Exempt status and duties include broad liaison work with communities and state leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field AND three (3) years of professional experience in closely related field.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people and organizations
• Time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage complex tasks across multiple projects
• Proven record of success leading projects involving multiple stakeholders
• High proficiency with MS Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• High level of ethical standards, discipline to self-start and work independently and remotely

Responsibilities

• Representing Georgia as the lead point of contact for companies considering expansion or new locations in the region
• Calling on community leaders to build value-added relationships
• Attending trade shows, conferences, and networking events to generate leads by developing strategic relationships with community, state, and consultant partners
• Forming and maintaining relationships with executive-level decision makers of existing and prospective companies
• Serving as the state’s first point of contact for communities, in regard to economic development efforts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Project leadership

Good judgment

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economic Development, Marketing, International Affairs, Economics, Real Estate, or similar field

Job description

Georgia Department of Economic Development seeks a Regional Project Manager for Region 4 in Georgia. The role leads investment attraction, coordinates with regional partners, and manages multiple stakeholder projects across the assigned counties.

The candidate will require a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel 3 days per week. Exempt status and duties include broad liaison work with communities and state leadership.