[Hiring] Business Development Operations Manager @Episcopal Relief and Development

Role Description

The Business Development Operations Manager keeps Episcopal Relief & Development’s business development work organized, on schedule, and well-informed. Working in partnership with the Vice President, Innovation & Business Development, Business Development Specialist, and the Senior Manager, Institutional Partnerships, the Manager owns and runs the team’s business development systems and operational workflow. This includes managing the CRM, coordinating the proposal process and grant reporting workflows, and facilitating the moves management process. The Manager conducts prospect and funding landscape research that informs the team’s decisions about which funders to pursue. This is an operations and project management role on the business development team, supporting frontline business development staff.

The Business Development Operations Manager coordinates grant handovers and start-up activities for grants in their portfolio with program, compliance, finance and partner staff to ensure optimal transition from proposal to program implementation. The position also provides operational oversight for a portfolio of less complex major grants, as defined by the grant complexity rubric, including reporting processes, deadlines, and other compliance requirements. The position works closely with Global Program and Partner teams to ensure transfer of key compliance requirements into project execution and maintain funder relationships and positioning for renewals through the management of external reporting.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in international development, business or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management, grants management, proposal coordination or operations.
• At least three (3) years supporting a business development, grants, or fundraising team.
• Experience with international development organizations and familiarity with Episcopal Relief & Development’s program priorities is highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience managing proposal processes from planning to submission.
• Experience administering or supporting a CRM or prospect database.
• Project management training or certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

Requirements

• Strong relations management abilities across departments within an organization and externally.
• Strong writing ability and research and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to work and coordinate with others under pressure on concurrent projects.
• Exemplary attention to detail, record keeping and follow up.
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex or difficult situations with tact, diplomacy and good humor.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and build relationships with diverse professional and community groups.
• Advanced computer skills including ease in working remotely with digital communication methods.
• Fluency in English essential; Spanish, Portuguese or French also preferred.
• Passionate about Episcopal Relief & Development’s mission and impact.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $85,000 - $95,000 per year.
• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package offered.