The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is seeking a Strategic Outreach Manager to drive our organizational strategy, growth, and external engagement activities. This role is pivotal in achieving sustained growth and excellence, directly supporting the Virginia Tech Global Distinction priority. We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in organizational strategy and effectiveness, coupled with excellent writing skills. The Strategic Outreach Manager will play a key role in VTTI’s proposal activities, foster strategic partnerships, and enhance the institute's capabilities. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to collaborate across divisions and drive organizational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:
• Proposal Support and Strategy: Partner with the Proposal Manager to provide comprehensive support for proposal development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client requirements. Streamline proposal processes across departments, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Organizational Strategy and Growth: Shape business development strategies in collaboration with Chief of Staff and Chief Growth Officer. Assist in aligning organizational strategies and priorities across departments by ensuring consistency in messaging and objectives from proposal through project completion. Support the Chief Growth Officer in identifying new areas of growth and opportunities based on industry trends.
• External Engagement: Work closely with VTTI leadership to align goals with overall business development strategies and co-create campaigns targeted toward growth markets. Support the Chief of Staff in defining KPIs and metrics to measure the impact of external engagement strategies on overall goals.

Directions Given and Received:
• Work independently to complete tasks and projects, demonstrating strong self-motivation and initiative.
• Receive guidance and direction from the Chief Growth
Officer, Chief of Staff, and VTTI's Proposal Manager, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Collaborate with these leaders to develop and refine strategies, proposals, and engagement plans.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Chief Growth Officer, Chief of Staff, and Proposal Manager, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Adapt to feedback and direction from multiple stakeholders, balancing priorities and managing expectations effectively.