Foreign Direct Investment & Attraction Manager

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) & Attraction Manager leads efforts to attract new businesses to Pima County, expand the existing tax base and primary employment within Pima County, and create cross-border FDI and supply and manufacture chain integration opportunities. This position will develop strong relationships with international industry, government, investment, academia, and innovation ecosystem partners to attract and grow new investment into Pima County through those relationships and leveraging regional assets. The position will include significant travel to target markets, and also include identification, creation and implementation of strategies and programs that strengthen Pima County’s position as a primary destination for FDI and cross-border economic development. The role also collaborates with internal departments, as well as public, private, and educational partners to enhance competitiveness, support industry growth, and improve the overall business climate while serving as a key advocate for the needs of the community. This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline relative to the position held as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND a minimum of five years of experience working as a project manager on a variety of complex projects, INCLUDING one year of supervisory responsibilities.
Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
One year with Pima County as a Project Manager I or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
Valid driver license is at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
The County requires pre-employment background checks.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with/knowledge of business attraction strategies, and workforce trends.
Experience with/knowledge of regional industries and assets.
Experience with/knowledge of large-scale economic trends and economic policy.
Experience working with startup companies and/or innovation ecosystem partners.
Experience building partnerships with businesses, government agencies, academic institutions, educational institutions, and community organizations.
Experience with communication and presentations (written and verbal), with a focus on developing interpersonal relationships.
Experience analyzing economic, labor market, and industry data to support strategic decision-making.
Experience with/knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, data tracking, and reporting tools.
Experience working independently, managing multiple priorities, and engaging effectively with executive leadership and business owners.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Certification in economic development, such as AZEd Pro or Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).

Responsibilities

Develops, clarifies and manages complex capital projects
Defines project scope and identifies contract deliverables required to achieve targeted outcomes
Manages project aspects to ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines
Identifies required resources, assembles project team, assigns responsibilities and develops timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables
Assists in contract development for professional services
Monitors consultants and contractors to assure that all contracted deliverables are received and performance standards are met
Develops project costs and monitors project expenditures to ensure project is completed on-time and within budgetary guidelines
Ensures projects maintain compatibility and consistency with existing architectural and enterprise standards
Performs cost/benefit analysis of actions and initiatives
Escalates unresolved problems and issues to the management level, as necessary, to keep projects on schedule and on budget
Supervises technical and administrative staff
Assists in the evaluation and redesign, as necessary, to accelerate project completion
Possesses and maintains a thorough understanding of project goals and contract terms