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Manager of Business Development- PIN Department

Georgia Tech
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Jul 29, 2026
Apply for Job Job ID 301818 Location Atlanta, Georgia Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About Us Overview Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. About Georgia Tech Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 1. Students are our top priority. 2. We strive for excellence. 3. We thrive on diversity. 4. We celebrate collaboration. 5. We champion innovation. 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. 8. We act ethically. 9. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Department Information Launched in 2020, the Partnership for Innovation (PIN) is a public-private catalyst positioning Georgia and the Southeastas a national leader in innovation, opportunity, and shared prosperity. We focus on two big, complementary areas: Emerging Innovators, where paid summer internships and annual fellowships provide talent-as-a-servicehands-on, experiential learning that accelerates careers while advancing innovation in communities; and Local P3s, where we co-create solutions with partners through multidisciplinary research, technologies, and services to drive growth and economic development. Since launch, PIN has implemented 220 projects across 300+ communities with 200+ partners, deployed nearly 200 technologies and innovations, and for every $1 invested, generated an additional $5.23 back into the ecosystem. Along the way, we've helped create new businesses, expand access to social and financial capital, and scale community-driven solutions in partnership with local governments, universities, startups, and nonprofits. Learn more and get involved at pingeorgia.org. Job Summary The Manager of Business Development is responsible for leading the development and execution of strategic initiatives that identify and secure funding opportunities to support the institution's research agenda. This role involves building and nurturing relationships with external stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and philanthropic organizations, to foster collaboration and enhance research capabilities. By analyzing market trends and overseeing proposal development, the Manager of Business Development ensures alignment with institutional priorities and drives successful funding outcomes. Sets performance goals, participates in evaluations, provides feedback, and informs compensation decisions. Responsibilities Job Duty 1 - Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies to identify and secure funding opportunities that support the institution's research initiatives. Job Duty 2 - Build and maintain strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, including government agencies, private industry, and nonprofit organizations, to enhance collaborative research efforts. Job Duty 3 - Analyze market trends and funding landscapes to identify potential research partnerships and funding sources that align with the institution's research priorities. Job Duty 4 - Lead the proposal development process by coordinating interdisciplinary teams, drafting proposals, and ensuring adherence to funding agency guidelines and institutional policies. Job Duty 5 - Prepare and deliver detailed presentations and reports on business development activities, funding successes, and partnership outcomes to senior leadership and relevant committees. Job Duty 6 - Monitor key performance indicators and evaluate the effectiveness of business development initiatives to inform strategic planning and resource allocation. Job Duty 7 - Organize and facilitate outreach events, workshops, and networking opportunities to promote the institution's research capabilities and engage with potential funding partners. Job Duty 8 - Provide expert guidance and training to faculty and researchers on grant writing techniques, proposal development, and effective engagement with funding organizations. Job Duty 9 - Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. Job Duty 10 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Experience 3+ years of relevant experience; 1+ years of supervisory knowledge Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications: Master's Degree in related discipline; advanced certification may be preferred or required (some profiles may require additional education). Preferred Qualifications Strong business acumen and organizational awareness Proposal Strategy Pipeline Development Executive presentation and facilitation skills Strong negotiation and influence skills Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, program teams, and external partners Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities SKILLS Performs all the standard and technical aspects of the job Requires advanced knowledge of a specific professional discipline and operational knowledge of related work groups Applies in-depth professional, technical, or industry knowledge to manage significantly complex assignments/projects/programs USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Other Information Salary range: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00/ yr. Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience Location: Atlanta, GA Job grade: R07 This is not supervisory position. This position does not have financial responsibilities. No, this position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel This position does not require security clearance. Background Check The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest.