Economic Development Project Manager - Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)

City of Chandler•Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

The City of Chandler Economic Development Division is hiring an Economic Development Project Manager assigned to Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). The role provides professional-level project management support for the City's economic development programs and activities, with an emphasis on foreign direct investment. The position proactively develops and implements an FDI strategy, identifies target companies for attraction, retention, and expansion, and manages companies through the business development pipeline. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is a regular full-time position subject to a six-month probationary period. The City conducts a pre-employment driving record check, and continued employment is contingent on successful fingerprinting. Applicants must follow the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy; certain positions require pre-employment drug testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economic Development, Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Economics, Communications, or a closely related field.
Four years of work experience in economic development or international business development.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Applicants hired must successfully complete fingerprinting as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants must comply with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy; certain positions require a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Ability to proactively develop relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Experience managing multiple high-value business attraction or retention projects at the same time.
Understanding of international trade and corresponding policy issues.

Responsibilities

Provide professional-level project management support for City economic development programs and activities, with an emphasis on foreign direct investment.
Proactively develop and implement an FDI strategy.
Identify target companies for attraction, retention, and expansion.
Manage target companies through the business development pipeline.

Benefits

Up to 8 hours of paid time off annually to volunteer in the community.
Three medical plans, plus dental and vision coverage.
Accrual of 130 hours of paid vacation in the first year, available for use following accrual.
Accrual of 96 hours of paid sick leave in the first year, available for use following accrual.
12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave at the end of 2026.
Arizona State Retirement System participation with a 100% city contribution match.
City contributions of 1% of gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation.
Employee Wellness program with a $350 incentive.
Professional development opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership.
Flexible schedule and remote work options when available.
Open and collaborative work environment.
Business-casual dress code, with jeans on Fridays.