Economic Development Project Manager - Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)

Economic Development Project Manager - Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)

Salary

$92,248.00 - $133,723.20 Annually

Location

175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ

Job Type

Full-time, Regular

Job Number

2700168

Department

City Manager

Division

1520-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Economic Development Division is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Economic Development Project Manager - FDI. The position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This position will be assigned to Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). Please click the link below to view the full job description.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are

The City of Chandler Economic Development Division leads efforts to attract new companies, support existing businesses, and strengthen the local economy. The team provides site selection assistance, market data, and customized support to help businesses successfully locate and grow in Chandler. They focus on targeted industries and workforce development to ensure companies have access to the talent and resources they need to thrive.

The division also includes Visit Chandler, the City's tourism program, which promotes Chandler as a destination for visitors, meetings, and events-supporting local hotels, restaurants, and retail. Together, these efforts reinforce Chandler's reputation as a Community of Innovation with a strong business climate and high quality of life.

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are seeking someone to provide professional-level project management support of the Citys economic development programs and activities with an emphasis on foreign direct investment (FDI). Proactively develops and implements an FDI strategy, identifying target companies for attraction, retention and expansion and managing them through the business development pipeline.

To view the complete job description, please click here.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economic Development, Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Economics, Communications, or a closely related field; and
• 4 years of work experience in economic development, or international business development; and
• A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications

• Ability to proactively develop relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience managing multiple high value business attraction or retention projects at the same time;
• Undertraining of international trade and corresponding policy issues.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here.

01

Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.

• Not completed High School
• High School or GED
• Associates or Vocational Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

Do you have a Bachelors degree or greater in Economic Development, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Communications, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Drivers License with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

04

Please select the number of years of work experience you have in economic development or international business development.

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 - 7 years
• 8 or more years

05

Which best describes your experience developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders?

• Extensive experience independently building and managing stakeholder relationships
• Some experience developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships
• Limited experience, primarily supporting others in stakeholder engagement
• No experience

06

Which best describes your experience managing multiple high value business attraction, expansion, or retention projects simultaneously?

• Led multiple high-value projects simultaneously
• Managed multiple projects of varying size or complexity
• Supported business attraction or retention projects but did not lead them
• No experience

07

Which best describes your knowledge or experience with international trade and related policy issues?

• Direct professional experience with international trade and policy issues
• Working knowledge gained through related professional experience
• Academic or general knowledge of international trade and related policies
• No experience

Required Question

Employer City of Chandler

Address 175 S. Arizona Ave.

2nd Floor

Chandler, Arizona, 85225

Phone 480-782-2350

Website www.chandleraz.gov