MEDC Corporate: Senior Vice President, Business Development Programs & Execution

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THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION.

At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan’s reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan’s success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as the Senior Vice President, Business Development Programs & Execution.

The SVP, Business Development Programs & Execution is responsible for the leadership and executive direction of the Strategic Accounts, Business Development Incentives and Real Estate units for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This position ensures collaborative efforts between project/deal generation and integration of compliance through operational oversight for business development financial incentive package life cycle. This role leads, oversees, and directs processes and procedures to structure business development deals and is accountable for ensuring cross-organizational collaboration on business development projects/initiatives.

The role provides executive direction of all real estate development activities and collaborates with organizational resources, as needed. This role works with MEDC Executive Committee, Michigan Strategic Fund Board members, and the Executive team to accomplish the strategic goals and objectives of the organization.

• Leads and directs the work of the Business Development Programs & Execution division to ensure that objectives and results are aligned with organizational goals and overall MEDC strategy and vision.
• Provides executive oversight and programmatic direction to divisional leadership; develops/implements budgets and directs strategic activities around targeted activities.
• Develops, implements and oversees all business development programs.
• Makes strategic decisions on attraction pipeline and project support by MEDC, in collaboration with SVP of Regional Prosperity and SVP of Market Growth & Business Attraction.
• Presents and/or testifies to external groups, including, but not limited to the Michigan Strategic Fund Board, the Michigan Legislature (including committees and subcommittees thereof), and local municipal boards and authorities.
• Works with the Strategic Planning team and MEDC leadership to develop, maintain and refine the strategic vision for business development and real estate programming and activities.
• Fosters and maintains key business development relationships through attendance at key functions, on-going communication and education efforts.
• Develops and implements long-term vision and short-term strategies to oversee location-based business services and real estate development opportunities.
• Oversees, directs and monitors the implementation of real estate and site development programs.
• Oversees, directs and monitors processes and procedures for business development transactions.
• Responds to and/or directs inquiries related to MEDC programmatic activities.
• Negotiates and directs business development grants, contracts, loans and investments for the MEDC.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Education:

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economic Development, Public Policy, Public Administration (or related field).

Ten years of related experience and/or training in economic development, business finance, project management, or practicing law in the public or private sector.

This position is based at MEDC Headquarters in Lansing and may work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days of in-office work required.

For more information on MEDC and other career opportunities, please visit Michiganbusiness.org/careers and Discover Pure Michigan .