Director of Development and Investment

Summary

The Director of Development and Investmentdrivesthe creation and implementation of real estate development and impact investmentsthatsupporteconomic growth via healthy,equitable, and resilient Portland neighborhoods; access to financial resources for business and property owners; and an innovative, financially sustainable agency.

This position leads a team of managers and professional staff within the Development and Investment Department(D&I), whoare responsible for redevelopment projects, district-scale public-private partnerships, loan and grant programs, asset management, and infrastructure investments.

As a member of the Prosper Portland Executive Team,this positiondemonstratesthoughtful leadership, an unwavering commitment toshared prosperity, and works with public and private partners across the agency and throughout the region to support a thriving economy.

• Drives the creation and implementation of strategies that foster inclusive development and shared prosperity.

• Provides overall strategic direction and methodologyforagency’sreal estate development projects.
  
  Ensures department conductsinclusivecommunity outreach,strengthenscollaborativepartnerships, performs sound financial analyses,and employs project management fundamentals.

• Oversees and leadsthedevelopment, negotiation,and implementation ofplans,strategies, and contractsforcommunity and district-scale development.

• Oversees and manages performance of agency’s portfolio of real estate assetsand loans.
  
  Ensures the work of the agency is aligned with current market conditionsandthatagencyinvestmentsare a responsible and thoughtful use of public and private resources.

• Provides strategic direction for and oversees financial programs, products,and investments using tax increment(TIF) financing and other public funding.
  
  Identifies new public and private investment resources.
  
  Ensures products and investments supporta balance of financial and community objectives.

• Leads, empowers, and mentors the D&I Department staff; leads team in a collaborative manner; manages staff performance; supports staff development, and unlocks their innovative potential

• Defines and builds local and national strategic partnerships that enhance impact of work (e.g., Elected officials, public agency directors and staff, community and business leaders, development partners, higher education institutions, lenders,investors and foundations etc.).

• Cultivates authentic relationships with community members and partners to facilitate inclusive public engagement and accessto
  
  Prosper Portland’s projects and programs with a particular focus in TIF districts and related Action Plans.

• Leads the preparation and administration ofdepartmentbudget utilizing TIF, general funds,grants,and other resources; leads efforts to secure non-TIF operating funds.

• Produces and champions the messaging and storytelling that illustrate the department’s priorities and impact.

• Serves as a strategic thought partner that ensures the prioritization of acommunity-centered approach to projects, programs, and initiatives.

• Represents Prosper Portland on committees, task forces, press and public relations matters, City Council, at events, and with other organizations.

• Partners on budgets, programs, projects, initiatives and opportunities with other departments and teams.

• May serve as Acting Executive Director in the Executive Director’s absence.

• Leads and/or assists the agency with special projects and other relevant duties as assigned.

• Provides leadership, direct supervision,and overall direction to the Development and Investment Department.

• Operates independently with minimal direction from Executive Director, demonstrates personal initiative, and works closely and collaboratively with counterparts within and outside Prosper Portland.

• Exercises astute judgment and political acumen within multifaceted and changing economic, political, and governmental environments.

• Makes decisions that may have significant impact operationally,financially, politically, and/or with public opinion.

• Manages multimillion-dollar budget for Development and Investment Department for projects and programs.

• Manages and motivates the…