As an Economic Development Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and executing strategies that fuel Tempe’s economic prosperity. You’ll be at the forefront of implementing innovative programs, attracting investments, and driving sustainable development in a city known for its rich culture, cutting-edge technology, and vibrant lifestyle.  Tempe provides a unique opportunity for economic development professionals as the city is primarily built-out.  This provides an exciting opportunity to work on redevelopment/infill projects, and to be a key player that invigorates Tempe’s diverse community with renewed energy and vitality.

If you are passionate about driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of a dynamic community, please apply!

Essential Job Functions

To actively support and uphold the City’s stated mission and values. To coordinate, direct, and implement programs and projects that support commercial, office, and industrial development; workforce development; the attraction of and assistance to domestic and international businesses; development of public facilities and infrastructure; small business development initiatives; and/or other economic development, redevelopment or capital improvement programs or projects. Work is oriented either toward short-term or multi-year projects.

Other Duties As Assigned

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Develops management plans including current and critical path schedules for public improvement and private redevelopment projects.
• Analyzes real estate investment projects.
• Develops business assistance, business retention, and expansion plans.
• Solicits development proposals from private development companies.
• Negotiates development contracts with private developers.
• Organizes, monitors, and manages the activities of functional operation units within the City impacting economic development projects.
• Performs economic development ombudsman duties with City Departments on behalf of private developers.
• Prepares reports on economic development activities for administrative and City Council decision-making.
• Works with citizen committees, special interest groups, non-profit organizations, and neighborhood groups concerning economic development issues and problems.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements