Director, Global Operations & Markets

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

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 Director, Global Operations & Markets will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight and project management support for the IEDC’s international business development initiatives. This position directs and actively supports the planning and coordination of logistics and operational execution of a wide range of global market activities including trade missions, international delegations, business visits, conferences, and strategic programming.

The position serves as a central operational partner to the international business development team, ensuring efficient planning and execution of domestic and international engagements that support foreign direct investment, global partnerships, and market expansion efforts.

While the position provides leadership and direction for global operational activities, it remains a working director role with significant direct involvement in program coordination and execution of the operational and administrative tasks necessary to support international activities. This includes managing and coordinating travel logistics, scheduling, program planning, and cross-agency coordination with domestic and foreign partners. The Incumbent ensures international initiatives are executed smoothly and in alignment with agency priorities.

The salary range for this position is $80,011 – $83,000, commensurate with education and work experience

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for international operational activities and offices that support global market engagement and business development initiatives.
• Develop and implement targeted marketing strategies specific to the international offices in alignment with their contracts.
• Oversee the development and execution of information sessions for the international offices by collaborating with IEDC partners and stakeholders to create impactful programming.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures designed to allow for better engagement between the international offices and the IEDC Indiana team.
• Coordinate the development of collateral, marketing materials, and presentations.
• Review and interpret the international office contracts to ensure compliance and monitor performance metrics.
• Secure budgetary approval for events, trade shows, travel, and other related business activities in accordance with IEDC policy and guidelines.
• Review and interpret international directors’ monthly reports; provide…