Executive Projects Manager Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Executive Projects Manager 
Salary $51,693.41

• $56,862.72 Annually Location 25
• HINDS

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9320-0411-20250507hi Department 0411

• MDA-MISSISSIPPI

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Opening Date 05/08/2025 Closing Date 5/22/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $51,693.41 Agency Maximum Salary $56,862.72 Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of experience. About the Agency The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the state’s lead economic and community development agency. MDA recruits new companies to Mississippi, helps existing companies expand and provides support to foster growth and new opportunities in a variety of areas, including energy, small and minority business, trade, film, retiree recruitment and more. Additionally, MDA attracts millions of visitors to the state each year through Visit Mississippi, the tourism division of the agency. MDA also supports pass-through funding and provides support for a variety of grant programs and non-profits, such as Innovate Mississippi and Mississippi Main Street Association. About the

Position Characteristics of Work:

The Economic Development Specialist II will serve as the Executive Projects Manager for the Executive Office within Visit Mississippi. This position will be a key team member to the executive team at Visit Mississippi, leading and executing high-priority, non-routine initiatives that advance the agency’s mission to promote tourism throughout the state. This role requires exceptional project management, analytical, and communication skills with a proven ability to drive cross-functional projects from conception to completion often in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This is a state-service position. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, organize, and execute special projects and key initiatives directly aligned with Visit Mississippi’s strategic objectives and executive priorities.
• Collaborate closely with the executive team and senior management to identify project goals, define deliverables, and set clear milestones.
• Coordinate with internal departments (marketing, operations, finance, IT, and external partners) to ensure seamless project execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Prepare and administer proposals, contracts, grants, and agreements related to specific programs or projects ensuring compliance with state policies and agency goals.
• Monitor and report on project progress providing regular updates and recommendations to the executive team and other stakeholders.
• Resolve issues proactively to keep projects on track.
• Conduct research, data analysis, and impact evaluations to inform project direction and measure outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with agency divisions, tourism industry partners, legislators, and public officials as needed for project success.
• Support the executive team in preparing reports, presentations, and communications for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure all projects adhere to budget, timeline, and quality standards, and recommend process improvements for greater efficiency. What you’ll need to be Successful
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, versatility, and teamwork qualities necessary to conceptualize and carry out duties.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize workload effectively. Ensure thoroughness, accuracy, and completeness of work.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Possess strong work ethic, high degree of initiative, proven ability to make independent decisions, demonstrate strong time management skills, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

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State of Mississippi