Economic Development Manager
Core
Lead economic development strategy, planning, and implementation to drive business growth, retention, and load growth for Alliant Energy across the service territory.
Role type
Manager, Economic Development
Builds
Utility service provisions, customer growth programs, and regional business climate initiatives
Domain
Energy (Gas & Electric) + Economic Development
Required skills
Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Business Development, Market Analysis, Government Relations, Database Management, Process Innovation, Higher Education Partnership, Grant/Incentive Knowledge, Regulatory Trend Analysis
Preferred skills
Technical economic development experience, Community/Government relations, Industrial customer account management
Technologies
Database management systems, Market intelligence tools
Responsibilities
Hire, reward, and manage team talent; Develop strategic customer account reviews for load growth; Represent the utility at economic development committees and conferences; Assist communities in industrial park planning and attraction efforts; Promote service territories through marketing and outreach; Lead research initiatives to improve economic development strategies; Serve as liaison with higher education institutions and public-private partnerships.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership