Senior Director, Economic Development at Allegheny Conference on Community Development

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Economic Development, Business Development, Data Analytics, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Performance Metrics, Collaboration, Market Research, Communication, Problem Solving, Innovation, Recruitment Strategies, Industry Trends, Community Development, Research Methodologies

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description OBJECTIVE: This position leads and advances the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance’s proactive business development, attraction, retention, and expansion initiatives, with a particular focus on strategic cluster growth and cross-sector collaboration. The Senior Director provides strategic oversight, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes that strengthen the region’s competitiveness in emerging industries. Requirements Lead the development and execution of strategic plans to grow and expand the emerging clusters (energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, robotics & AI) in the Pittsburgh region. Serve as the primary liaison and thought leader between Collaborate public, private, and institutional stakeholders to align cluster goals with broader regional economic development strategies. Direct the development and implementation of performance metrics and KPIs to evaluate impact and guide continuous improvement. Represent the organization in high-level discussions with industry leaders and companies within the energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and robotics & technology sectors to understand their needs, challenges, and opportunities. Facilitate collaboration between industry stakeholders, higher education and research institutions, and startups to drive innovation and commercialization. Oversee outreach and recruitment strategies within targeted sectors to key industry leaders for securing business opportunities. Lead and oversee the development of a sophisticated, targeted outbound recruitment program, ensuring the effective integration of domain-specific business intelligence and deep industry expertise to proactively connect with prospects to understand their direct business needs. Lead and represent the organization in outbound recruitment efforts, including but not limited to: national and international tradeshows, conferences, meetings, and events. Direct and oversee the development of a targeted business retention and expansion program to drive in-market growth within identified sectors. Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and tracking mechanisms to monitor the progress and impact of cluster development efforts. Develop and deliver regular reports and presentations for stakeholders, funders, and the board of directors, providing strategic insights into achievements, challenges, and opportunities. Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes that may impact the cluster's growth trajectory. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Expertise: Demonstrated education and knowledge demonstrate deep expertise in applied social science research. Strong grasp of research methodologies and tools. Familiarity with macro and micro economic and community development issues. Experience: 10-12 years of progressively responsible experience within key growth sectors and/or market research, economic analysis, real estate research, or economic development required. Skills: Strong proficiency in data analytics, including relevant tools and software. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director leads the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance’s business development initiatives, focusing on strategic cluster growth and cross-sector collaboration. This role involves overseeing stakeholder alignment and measurable outcomes to enhance the region's competitiveness in emerging industries.