Growth Services Project Manager

Iowa State University is seeking a Growth Services Project Manager to support companies throughout Iowa in strengthening and expanding their revenue. The role involves consulting, project management, and relationship building, focusing on helping businesses assess growth opportunities and implement strategies for performance improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex client engagements focused on business growth, often involving multiple stakeholders and disciplines
• Translate client needs into clear, actionable project scopes, including proposal development, budgeting, and alignment on execution expectations
• Manage project execution to ensure delivery aligns with approved strategies, timelines, and outcomes
• Provide strategic and technical expertise in marketing, sales, and growth-related areas
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Plan and facilitate workshops, webinars, and training sessions to build internal client capabilities
• Coordinate and manage third-party resources and subject-matter experts to support client outcomes
• Maintain project momentum by actively guiding client decision-making and ensuring accountability

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business management, or related field
• 5-10 years of progressive marketing experience, including demonstrated success leading marketing-related initiatives with multiple stakeholders
• Experience working with small to mid-sized businesses, either as an internal Marketing lead or consultant. Manufacturing experience is preferred
• Familiarity with marketing practices such as marketing strategy, marketing plans, digital marketing (including tactics), marketing research, and professional selling