Regional Project Manager

Summary

The Georgia Department of Economic Development is the state’s sales and marketing arm, supporting business investment, industry expansion, and economic opportunity across Georgia. The Regional Project Manager will lead business development efforts in Region 4 by supporting company expansions and prospective locations, building stakeholder relationships, and advancing job creation and investment through extensive regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Existing knowledge of the state’s incentive program, pro-business climate, community partnerships, and workforce
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Economic Development, Marketing, International Affairs, Economics, Real Estate, or similar 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
• ·         Good judgment
• ·         High proficiency with MS Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• ·         High level of ethical standards, discipline to self-start and work independently and remotely
• Must reside within the region (preferable), within 10 miles of the region currently, or be willing to relocate to the region (at personal expense)
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel extensively during work days (3 days per week average) within the region and out of the region as needed
• * The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, able to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment, and be highly organized. He or she must also use good judgment; have the ability to understand the big picture and the logical order of projects; must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously; must be able to adapt to change quickly
• Associate degree in marketing or a related field from an accredited college or university
• * Four or more years of economic development experience within the region
• * Experience with team structure, including individual and team goals, team building and team leadership skills
• * Persuasive and informative public speaking skills
• * Demonstrated ability to function as an integral member on a high performing team

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Economic Development, Marketing, International Affairs, Economics, Real Estate, or similar 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
• ·         Good judgment
• ·         High proficiency with MS Office software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• ·         High level of ethical standards, discipline to self-start and work independently and remotely
• Must reside within the region (preferable), within 10 miles of the region currently, or be willing to relocate to the region (at personal expense)
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel extensively during work days (3 days per week average) within the region and out of the region as needed
• * The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, able to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment, and be highly organized. He or she must also use good judgment; have the ability to understand the big picture and the logical order of projects; must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously; must be able to adapt to change quickly
• Associate degree in marketing or a related field from an accredited college or university

Nice to Haves

• * Four or more years of economic development experience within the region
• * Experience with team structure, including individual and team goals, team building and team leadership skills
• * Persuasive and informative public speaking skills
• * Demonstrated ability to function as an integral member on a high performing team

Benefits

• Remote based position
• Travel expenses (hotel, meals, etc.) will be reimbursed within one week of expense statement approval