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Project Manager, Regional Development

Date Posted: Oct 30, 2025

Requisition ID: 467800

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Economic Development Corporation :

Bring your biggest and boldest ideas to life as an employee of the IEDC. We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in our state and around the world. Our culture embodies the spirit of being bold and working collaboratively to create the economy of the future.

The IEDC is organized as a public private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplaces by Indianapolis Star.

Role Overview:

The Project Manager, Regional Development will serve as a project manager focused on the Regional Economic Acceleration & Development Initiative programs and projects, assisting the team to meet strategic goals. Additionally, will assist on other development initiatives and programs at the IEDC. The project manager is responsible for managing READI strategic initiatives, communications, and events.

Salary Statement:

The salary range for this position is $63,787 - $68,000 annually.

A Day in the Life:

Project Management:

+ Execute and refine policies and procedures of the Regional Economic Acceleration & Development Initiative (READI) to meet organizational strategic goals and work as a collaborative partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify, strategize, communicate, and implement programming.

+ Identify and develop relationships with service providers and regional stakeholders to develop and implement project plans to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.

+ Manage contracted service providers associated with the READI programming.

+ Build and leverage stakeholder relationships to promote and support program.

+ Provide network with guidance on responsibilities and proactively manage projects, procedures, processes, and system communication.

+ Provide support in managing program budgets, invoices and grant management tools.

+ Conduct project reviews to monitor and report on program success metrics.

+ Identify best practices and improve programs and internal systems with an eye toward future strategic needs.

+ Assist with real estate development priorities and projects at the IEDC.

+ Support Business Development on potential site visits related to managed development projects.

+ Foster a positive feedback culture and utilize feedback to offer guidance and support to team members.

+ Assist READI team with planning and management of events, capacity building training sessions, and other convenings.

+ Manage internal software platforms and provide support to Director of Development Operations.

Communications and Marketing:

+ Support program initiatives with marketing collateral including, copy, press releases, one-pagers, web pages, email outreach, and resource guides.

+ Manage and oversee all public communication including website of programmatic offerings.

+ Serves as liaison for interdepartmental and other state agencies relationships and communication for IEDC development initiatives.

What You'll Need for Success:

Education:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in business, public policy, urban planning or another related field, familiarity with grants management in a public or private setting, certification as a Project Management Professional or similar designation.

Experience:

+ Minimum: 3-5 years of experience in project management, real estate funding and grant management.

+ Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Knowledge of:

+ Real estate funding with a variety of funding allocations.

+ Program Management - principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of a program with oversight of multiple projects, and related activities.

+ Schedule Management - Knowledge of the strategies, techniques, and processes used to plan, develop, and control project schedule and track project deliverables.

+ Stakeholder Management - Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify and engage individuals and groups connected to a work effort.

+ Marketing and communications best practices.

Skills:

+ Adaptability - Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.

+ Business Acumen - understands business operations, including finance, operating control systems, human resource management, marketing, public relations.

+ Decision Making – the ability to look at complex issues and problems, analyze the data, and provide recommendations to assist in making sound strategic decisions.

+ Fast Paced and Diverse - wants a job that changes day to day with a variety of tasks and interactions.

+ Independent Contributor - works independently, is self- motivated, goal oriented, can meet deadlines without significant supervision.

+ Initiative -acts on problems or opportunities without prompting.

+ Leadership Focus - desire and willingness to coach and develop others.

+ Team Focused – works well within a team.

+ Responsible to Task - ability to complete work on a timely basis, with an emphasis on accuracy.

+ Results Focused - executes strategy and takes accountability for group results.

+ Continuous Learner -wants to continuously gain new knowledge, approaches, and experience.

+ Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

+ Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

+ Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

+ Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

+ Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

+ A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

+ 160 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

+ Up to 16 hours of paid community service leave

+ Combined 192 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

+ 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

+ Education Reimbursement Program

+ Group life insurance

+ Referral Bonus program

+ Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

+ Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

+ Free Parking for most positions

+ Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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