Nceda
Director of Economic Development City of Virginia Beach
Nceda, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
Overview
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Position: Director of Economic Development
SUMMARY:
The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a highly ethical, visionary, charismatic, and results-oriented Director of Economic Development to champion a new, complex era of growth fueled by strategic redevelopment and aggressive business attraction. This is a unique, high-impact opportunity to inherit a highly functioning, well-funded department with strong operational Deputy Directors and staff while guiding the City through a pivotal expansion phase.
The next Director will serve as the City’s chief economic strategist and global ambassador, translating the City Council’s vision for growth into tangible job creation and capital investment.
The Director reports directly to a Deputy City Manager and works in a strong collaborative relationship with City leadership and external partners. The Director will lead a dedicated team of 20 professionals, including two strong and extremely capable Deputy Directors who manage the day-to-day operations and internal portfolios.
If you are a seasoned leader with a strong moral compass and the political acumen to foster consensus among diverse stakeholders, from the tourism industry and defense contractors to the City Council and the Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA), this challenge is for you.
Responsibilities
Lead the City’s economic development efforts as chief economic strategist and global ambassador, translating the City Council’s growth vision into tangible job creation and capital investment.
Oversee a dedicated team of 20 professionals, including two Deputy Directors who manage day-to-day operations and internal portfolios.
Collaborate with City leadership and external partners to guide the City through a pivotal expansion phase and strategic redevelopment.
Foster ethical leadership, political acumen, and consensus-building among diverse stakeholders, including the tourism industry, defense contractors, the City Council, and the VBDA.
Qualifications / Attributes
Seasoned leader with a strong moral compass.
Proven ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Ability to serve as a global ambassador for the City and translate vision into measurable economic outcomes.
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Position: Director of Economic Development
SUMMARY:
The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a highly ethical, visionary, charismatic, and results-oriented Director of Economic Development to champion a new, complex era of growth fueled by strategic redevelopment and aggressive business attraction. This is a unique, high-impact opportunity to inherit a highly functioning, well-funded department with strong operational Deputy Directors and staff while guiding the City through a pivotal expansion phase.
The next Director will serve as the City’s chief economic strategist and global ambassador, translating the City Council’s vision for growth into tangible job creation and capital investment.
The Director reports directly to a Deputy City Manager and works in a strong collaborative relationship with City leadership and external partners. The Director will lead a dedicated team of 20 professionals, including two strong and extremely capable Deputy Directors who manage the day-to-day operations and internal portfolios.
If you are a seasoned leader with a strong moral compass and the political acumen to foster consensus among diverse stakeholders, from the tourism industry and defense contractors to the City Council and the Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA), this challenge is for you.
Responsibilities
Lead the City’s economic development efforts as chief economic strategist and global ambassador, translating the City Council’s growth vision into tangible job creation and capital investment.
Oversee a dedicated team of 20 professionals, including two Deputy Directors who manage day-to-day operations and internal portfolios.
Collaborate with City leadership and external partners to guide the City through a pivotal expansion phase and strategic redevelopment.
Foster ethical leadership, political acumen, and consensus-building among diverse stakeholders, including the tourism industry, defense contractors, the City Council, and the VBDA.
Qualifications / Attributes
Seasoned leader with a strong moral compass.
Proven ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Ability to serve as a global ambassador for the City and translate vision into measurable economic outcomes.
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