Public Private Partnership Manager

Job Summary

Bellevue is a city in transition. As Seattle’s largest neighbor, we are a welcoming, multicultural, innovation-focused community that attracts technology pioneers, outdoor enthusiasts, and pragmatists from around the world. Over 40% of Bellevuers are foreign born. Major employers including Microsoft, Alibaba, Amazon, SAP Concur, and T-Mobile, attract an international talent pool enriching our community and providing our economy with a global edge.

In the coming years the city will add more than 30,000 jobs and our first light rail line, marking important milestones for our region. As the city grows, our workers, visitors, and residents are seeking more walkable neighborhoods, community-driven experiences, and high-quality public spaces. The City is working hard to redevelop transit-adjacent areas and build the organizational infrastructure to meet their needs. As part of the Cultural and Economic Development division (CED), you will help us build and mature systems related to transit-oriented development and capacity building in these neighborhoods.

Working under general direction from the Chief Economic Development Officer, you’ll work on a broad portfolio that includes transit-oriented redevelopment, placemaking efforts in six business districts, and creating value-generating partnerships with the private sector.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ideal candidates will have strong skills in project management, grant administration, and public speaking, and possess a spirit of creativity. We’re looking for someone who can wear multiple hats—someone quick on their feet, ready to coordinate many different programs and services at once. Join us in building a diverse, resilient, and creative community in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Consider applying here, if you want to:
Oversee projects and programs that spur redevelopment and placemaking for residents, workers, and visitors.

Work in an entrepreneurial, dynamic, and diverse environment.

Develop collaborative relationships with Eastside businesses and developers

Essential functions will include but are not limited to:
Build the capacity of new and existing business associations to support place management and placemaking in six major employment centers

Be the daily relationship owner with the Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA), other district-based organizations.

Work with the division managers and staff to implement elements of the Economic Development Plan related to capacity building, small business, and retail

Establish pathways for new P3s that support economic and community development

Drive decision making and conflict resolution on items with a complex constituency

Manage and mentor staff and project leads handling the 130th station redevelopment and other partnership projects

Work collaboratively with City staff on items related to regulation, land use, and other topics that support the city’s pro-business culture and growth needs

Oversee analysis, acquisition, and development of assets that serve as catalysts and advance the City’s policy objectives.

Lead overall negotiation, management, and control for consultant work.

Lead work that facilitates Council approval of contracts and policies that enable our work

Oversee development of feasibility studies and develop business cases for investments

Oversee pursuit of grants and other funding sources that support economic development objectives

Coordinate with other jurisdictions and external partners to achieve goals

Lead continuous improvement and change management efforts

Make persuasive and informative public presentations to a variety of audiences

Build and manage mutually supportive relationships with partners like community organizations, business leaders, regional agencies, and media.

Qualifications

Management Style & Attributes

Have a genuine passion for public service and community service.

Be comfortable working and leading teams in a matrixed environment where cross-functional collaboration is expected.

Be a clear and concise communicator orally and in writing.

Be enthusiastic!

Education and Experience

Minimum five years’ experience working in professional environment, specifically in economic development, real estate redevelopment, urban renewal, or related field.

Bachelor’s Degree business administration, economic development, real estate development, or a related field.

Familiarity with Office, Teams, Salesforce, Survey Monkey, and other digital tools.

Fluency in Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, and/or Spanish is a plus.

PMP, PgMP, ACP, Scrum Master, or similar certification is a plus.

Knowledge, skills, and competencies

Requires expert understanding of public processes and decision-making

Customer Focus: We are focused on the needs of the customer, and on developing strong relationships with our customers.

Instills Trust: Through authenticity, integrity and honesty, we gain the trust and respect of all of those with whom we work.

Communicates Effectively: We understand the need to develop multimode forms of communication to engage diverse audiences including co-workers, elected officials, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Cultivates Innovation: We are focused on generating new and creative ways for our organization to be successful.

Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals

Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Ensures Accountability: Establishes explicit performance standards and feedback mechanisms

Balances Stakeholders: Takes a proactive approach to shape and influence stakeholder expectations

Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives

Builds Effective Teams: Building strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals

Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies

Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

Change Management: Ability to plan and implement change initiatives. Ability to support innovation and creativity by encouraging staff to accept and resolve challenges. Ability to remain flexible to meet constantly changing and sometimes opposing demands

Other

For questions regarding this position please contact Jesse Canedo at [email protected]

At The City of Bellevue, you’ll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do. You’ll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. It’s what makes The City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we peaked your interest yet? Come join our team! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Bellevue is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to the health and safety of its employees. The work associated with this position may be performed remotely, either full-time or part-time, in compliance with the Governor’s Safe Start guidance. There may be situations where the employee is required to physically report to City facilities. Employees reporting to work on-site need to follow safety precautions and procedures as required by the City.

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