Senior Grant Manager

Well Enterprises•Le Mars, IA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Grant Manager is responsible for identifying, securing, managing, and optimizing grants, incentives, and public funding opportunities that support the company’s strategic priorities, including manufacturing, sustainability, innovation, supply chain, and community investment initiatives. The role leads the cross functional team of finance, operations, sustainability, legal, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance, maximize funding opportunities, and deliver measurable business impact. Plays a critical role in monitoring, analyzing and influencing legislative and regulatory developments at the federal, state, and local levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (business, public policy, finance, or related field)
Minimum 7 years of experience in grant management, public incentives, government funding, or related roles
Deep knowledge of grant compliance, reporting, and governance requirements
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Financial acumen and attention to detail.
Proactive, strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams

Responsibilities

Grant Strategy & Development Identify and evaluate federal, state, local, and international grant and incentive opportunities aligned with business objectives
Develop and manage the company’s grant strategy in partnership with operations training, organizational development, legal and finance teams
Lead end-to-end grant application processes, including eligibility assessment, proposal development, submission, and negotiation
Grant Management & Compliance Oversee awarded grants to ensure compliance with funding requirements, reporting obligations, and timelines
Serve as the primary point of contact for granting agencies and external partners
Track grant performance, milestones, and deliverables; ensure accurate documentation and audit readiness
Coordinate internal data collection for progress and financial reporting
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, sustainability, finance, tax, and legal teams to align grant funding with capital investments and operational initiatives
Support site-level leaders with grant-related planning for facility expansions, sustainability projects, workforce development, and innovation initiatives
Educate internal stakeholders on grant requirements, risks, and opportunities
Financial & Impact Reporting Work with finance and accounting teams to ensure proper tracking, forecasting, and reconciliation of grant funds
Prepare executive-level summaries on grant performance, ROI, and strategic impact
Support audits and compliance reviews related to public funding
Process Improvement & Governance Establish standardized grant management processes, tools, and documentation
Maintain a centralized grant and incentive database
Monitor regulatory and policy changes affecting public funding and incentives
Legislative Affairs Support the Director of Institutional Affairs in development of policy strategy and management including position papers, reporting and regulatory changes that may impact the business.
Build relationships with elected officials and staff in support of grant optimization opportunities.
Serve as a liaison between the organization and government entities