VICE PRESIDENT, MANUFACTURING

Virginia Economic Development Partnership Overview One of the wealthiest and most beautiful states in America, the Commonwealth of Virginia is fortunate to have exceptional talent, as well as distinctive geographic and infrastructure assets. Widely viewed as an attractive state for business, Virginia is home to a diverse array of leading private-sector firms, national labs, important military installations, and one of the most educated populations in the country. For more than two decades, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) has served as Virginia's state economic development authority and is regarded as among the best economic development organizations in the country. As a quasi-independent state authority governed by a board of directors that spans gubernatorial administrations, VEDP is a nonpartisan organization with stable leadership and nimble, creative, mission-focused operations. VEDP aspires to become America's most effective and impactful state economic development organization (EDO). VEDP is designing and implementing an innovative framework to deliver nation-leading economic growth by building an economic development enterprise that positions Virginia as an unparalleled location to do business. To take our impact to the next level, our vision involves accelerating change along three key dimensions: developing deeper sector-based expertise; putting a greater, coordinated focus on sector-focused ecosystem development; and building a new "whole-of-government" approach more fully integrating our work with colleagues across state government, as well as with local and regional partners. VEDP offers a dynamic, collaborative, high-profile, fast-paced professional environment where a strategic, integrated, action-oriented approach is the standard. Position Overview The Vice President, Manufacturing provides primary staff leadership for developing and implementing strategies to promote employment growth within the Advanced Materials, Food Processing & Manufacturing, and Biopharmaceuticals industries in Virginia. Collectively, these industries represent some of the largest potential job growth opportunities for the Commonwealth. The Vice President, Manufacturing will be responsible for leading Virginia's economic de