Business Development Program Manager jobs in the United States

established and new), working to engage more women of color in the work of WBDC, and attend
community meetings and networking events

• Work with team to support execution of WBDC’s Opportunity Fund grant programs, including the

• Monitor grant requirements for compliance; implement plans to meet deliverables; and generate

• Establish, manage and engage with WBDC’s Capitol Regional Advisory Council
• Manage team members
• Support WBDC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through all programs, activities, and

• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications
• Minimum 8 years professional experience, with proven results in program and project management,

administration or entrepreneurship preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience

• Experience in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, (e.g., small business, banking, and/or economic

• Sales and customer-service orientation with proven skills in client outreach and engagement
• Experience working with diverse communities or underserved populations
• Sensitive to the needs of a diverse client base
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to build trusted relationships with individuals and

About Us
Headquartered in Stamford with regional offices in New Haven and New London, the Women’s Business
Development Council (WBDC) is the statewide leader of entrepreneurial education for women. WBDC’s
mission is to support economic prosperity for women and strengthen communities through
entrepreneurial and financial education services that create and grow sustainable jobs and businesses
across Connecticut. WBDC educates, motivates and empowers women to achieve economic
independence and self-sufficiency. Since 1997, WBDC has educated and trained more than 18,900
clients in all of Connecticut’s 169 towns—helping women to launch, sustain and scale over 14,000
businesses, create and maintain over 31,000 jobs in Connecticut, and access more than $57 million in
capital. Visit ctwbdc.org for more information.

WBDC offers a competitive benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a
retirement plan, paid time off, and holidays, in a supportive working environment.

How We Operate
We are a team of 30 talented individuals who collectively deliver outstanding results through a high level
of passion and commitment.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their cover letter, and resume to resumes@ctwbdc.org. Please list
WBDC CAPITOL REGION PROGRAM MANAGER in the e-mail subject line. No phone inquiries.



Disclaimer
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

WBDC, Inc. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
WBDC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome qualified applicants to 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.