Project Manager, Marketing and Communications

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, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the 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 Marketing & Communication Project Manager leads the planning, coordination and execution of high-impact communications initiatives that advance the agency's mission to drive economic growth across the state.

This role ensures strategic alignment, operational efficiency and on-time delivery of integrated communication campaigns, executive communications, stakeholder outreach and cross-agency initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment and brings both structure and flexibility to complex, multi-stakeholder projects. This is a critical and strategic operations role within Marketing & Communications.

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $63,787 - $66,000, commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day in the Life:

• Manage end-to-end execution of integrated communications campaigns, from intake through delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines and budgets (if applicable).
• Ensure alignment between communications initiatives and agency-wide strategic priorities.
• Identify bottlenecks and proactively drive solutions.
• Serve as the central liaison between the MarComms team, internal clients and external communications partners.
• Facilitate cross-departmental and cross-agency collaboration and accountability.
• Lead project kick-off meetings, status updates and post-project debriefs.
• Own and continuously improve department workflows, intake systems and tracking tools.
• Manage project management software and reporting dashboards.
• Establish clear prioritization frameworks for competing requests.
• Ensure transparency in workload capacity and deadlines.
• Support and maintain appropriate discretion regarding high-visibility initiatives such as major announcements, trade missions, events, legislative communication and economic development campaigns.
• Maintain internal and external resources required for project asset delivery, repository, and archive purposes.

What You'll Need for Success:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public administration, political science, business or related field

Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in program management, marketing, communication, public sector or agency environment
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday, Asana, etc.)

Ability to:

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Work within a quickly evolving environment
• Work in a deadline and metric driven environment

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 jobs@spd.IN.gov.