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Economic Development Project Manager

Organization: City of Peoria
City: Peoria
Location: Arizona
Date Posted: August 22, 2025
Country: United States of America
Primary Category: Economic Development
Type of Position: Full Time

Description & Details

Job Description

The Economic Development Services (EDS) team is looking for a highly motivated individual who will play a pivotal role in shaping Peoria’s future by attracting businesses, creating quality jobs, and recruiting important amenities. The Economic Development Project Manager will manage, plan, organize, monitor, review and evaluate economic development projects and programs related to implementing economic development opportunities from inception to completion to impact the quality of life for residents and serve a vibrant community. The City of Peoria is at the forefront of innovative economic development strategies, and this team member will be involved in groundbreaking, transformative projects.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

  • Knowledge of and experience working with healthcare and biotech companies
  • Good marketing communications and sales background
  • CRM and project management experience
  • Good analytical skills to understand numbers and budgets
  • Strong writing and speaking skills to prepare proposals and presentations
  • Strong organizational skills to maintain records, plan meetings, and report out on progress
  • Review documents such as agreements and proposals as well as financial and marketing studies.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community’s needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria

We are:

P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.

 

Other Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, economic development, real estate development, business administration, project management, or related field is required. Equivalency: Equivalent years of experience are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience for every one (1) year of education required.

Experience:

  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, marketing, project management, and managing medium to high profile projects of medium to high complexity.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

  • Proven ability in organizational promotion and recruitment of qualified prospects.
  • Proven business attraction workflow experience including converting leads to located businesses.
  • Combination of municipal/government and private sector experience.
  • Knowledge of planning and development services.
  • Proven ability in organizational promotion and recruitment of qualified prospects.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to include social media expertise.
  • Politically astute

How to Apply / Contact

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