Job Posting Title
Project Manager (Automotive)
Agency
160 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Supervisory Organization
Department of Commerce
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
June 02, 2023
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$60,000 - $65,000 Annually
Job Description
Basic Purpose
The Business Development Division at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce targets and recruits businesses to locate in the state as well as assists our current companies with expansion. The division works collaboratively on an outside sales program to increase new domestic and international investment in the state of Oklahoma. Candidates will conduct sales and marketing activities on behalf of the site location consultants, companies, and other decision-makers outside the state. The qualified candidate must possess enthusiasm, flexibility, and be willing to assume complex, challenging assignments. The incumbent must be extremely self-motivated, accountable, detail, and goal-oriented in a deadline-driven environment.
The position of the Project Manager is to be the primary point of contact for our prospective businesses, economic developers, and other internal and external teams while crafting and presenting project proposals/responses to businesses and consultants. In addition to participating in the process of identifying and coordinating site locations with the economic development community within the state.
Typical Functions
- Proactively recruit new businesses to the State of Oklahoma by developing automotive industry-specific expertise; developing target lists of site consultants and companies; contacting the most likely candidates for location or expansion.
- Manage multiple, simultaneous projects working under the direction of cross-functional team members that may include internal and external resources.
- General knowledge will include state incentives including, Quality Job profiles, incentive analyses, proposal coordination and preparation, company research, site selection research, state, and local information.
- Coordinate, plan, prepare and participate in out-of-state trade events to recruit business to the state.
- Provide professional communication with internal/external teams, clients, and partners regarding project deliverables and details.
- Utilize the CRM (project management system) to input projects and details.
- Effectively communicate project status with Division Director and Deputy Division Director.
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in economics, business, marketing, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, sales, economic development, or real estate. Or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Experience with a CRM or project management system is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
- The ideal candidate will be a proactive, ambitious, self-starter with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment. In addition, candidates must be adaptable to same-day turnarounds and rapidly changing priorities with minimum supervision.
- Must have excellent high-level skills in project management.
- Candidates should possess a comprehensive knowledge of sales techniques; best business practices; community and regional economic development programs and practices; and state and federal government agencies involved in economic development or recruiting.
- General knowledge and skill in Microsoft applications and databases are required.
- Skills and experience in business etiquette, organizing information, writing reports, and presenting material are also required.
- Ability to perform effectively in diverse environments in a professional manner.
Special Requirements
Schedules may include after-office hour events to promote the state as well as travel, both in and out of state, is required.
Teleworking is an option, but the successful candidate must be willing to work in the Oklahoma City office at least 3 days per week.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
