Senior Economic Development Program Manager
This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note: pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Hiring range: $83,960.00 - $125,939.00
Position Summary
The Sr. Economic Dev Program Manager is responsible for having comprehensive knowledge in this field
and is for providing leadership in policy and program development, implementation, and monitoring
related to commercial, industrial, job development, and other economic development, redevelopment, or
capital improvement projects or programs. Provides oversight of professional and technical work in the
Office of Economic Development. This position serves as a County liaison with business partners, clients
and customers. May provide supervision to other economic development staff and contracted business
partners.
Essential Functions
- Provide leadership in the development of economic business plans for public improvement,
redevelopment projects and private companies
- Assist in creating strategies for development of a variety of economic development policies
including small business development, workforce development, the attraction of new investment
and retention of existing companies
- Establish and maintain working relationships with all partner organizations including non-profits,
governmental units, associations and trade organizations
- Monitor and manage all activities that could possibly have an impact on economic development
projects
- Provide leadership in attracting domestic and international businesses and manages business
retention and expansion efforts in conjunction with economic development partners
- Provide leadership in small business development initiatives, and other economic development,
redevelopment and/or capital improvement projects
- Provide leadership in marketing and promoting emerging technology and economic development
- Analyze data and makes specific recommendations including strategic planning and
implementation
- Analyze real estate investment and job investment projects
- Provide leadership in negotiation and development contracts with private developers and
corporations
Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of eight years of progressive responsibility in economic development functions, including
program leadership roles.
Education
Bachelor’s degree with major course work in a field related to Real Estate, Finance, or Public
Administration or in a field related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
- Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
- Must obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operator's Permit
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Economic Developer through the International Economic Development Council
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of
- Economic principles and techniques
- Real estate feasibility
- Project development, scheduling and monitoring
- Principles involved in urban land development
- Real estate financing
- Project development, scheduling, and monitoring
- Venture capital, angel investment, and other financing strategies for technology and other startup
companies
- Municipal and private sector budgeting, accounting, and finance methods
- Current technology industry and trends
- Federal, state and local laws
- County practice, policy and procedures
Skills
- Effective oral and written communication
- Handling multiple tasks and prioritizing
- Using computers and related software
- Data analysis and problem solving
- Planning and organizing
Abilities
- Build Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships
between one’s area and other areas, teams, department’s units, or organizations to help achieve
business goals
- Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market and industry data to understand and
improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends
and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics
- Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining
good working relationships
- Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals
or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the
information provided
- Initiate Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals
beyond what is required; being proactive
- Present Formal Presentations: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups; delivering
presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience
- Strategic Decision Making: Obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships
relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; committing to a course of action to accomplish a
long-range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts,
available resources, constraints, and organizational values
Computer Skills
- Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
