Account and Project Manager - Manufacturing Works

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- Generous Retirement Contributions:  The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.

- Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage:  Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs (https://www.uwyo.edu/hr/employee-benefits/health-life-benefits/index.html).

- Paid Time Off:  Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.

- Tuition Waiver:  Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.

- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs:  Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming , we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary .

JOB TITLE:

Account and Project Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

Identifies and contacts prospective clients documenting opportunities, generating proposals, and securing Project Agreements. Manages existing accounts ensuring quality and consistency of service and/or product delivery. Manages the project teams delivering for assigned clients to ensure successful project completion. Develops a customer base within the assigned client market. Performs outreach and awareness functions.

PLEASE NOTE: Moderate to extensive in-state travel required. Out-of-State Travel is typically three times each year. This position requires up to 50% travel throughout the State of Wyoming. This position will serve Gillette, Sheridan, and Casper locations. The top candidate for this position will need to reside in or reasonably commute to these locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Serve as a team member of Manufacturing-Works, the Wyoming MEP network.

- Achieve defined goals and metrics.

- Meet with potential clients and leads identified by current customers, partners, or other resources to promote products and services.

- Determine potential client needs for services, identify and document opportunities.

- Establish rapport and maintain contact with clients and potential clients.

- Support project impact survey process.

- Engage in community and regional relationships.

- Document business development and project activity into collaboration and CRM tools.

- Report on special developments, information or feedback gathered through field activity.

- Prepare a variety of status reporting, including business development activity, and project status and follow-up

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in sales, business development, or account management, preferably related to private sector industry.

- Minimum two years of leadership and program management experience.

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of business development gained from direct experience and/or formal training.

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP (https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/_files/docs/policies/uw-sap-7-9.10-vehicle-sap-driver-portion-approved4-27-22.pdf).

Experience Evaluation

Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience.

Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information may affect the evaluation of qualifications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Strong understanding of private sector industry processes and trends.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Willingness to travel within Wyoming.

- Experience working with manufacturing clients in a consulting or advisory role.

- Knowledge of NIST MEP programs and services.

- Familiarity with Wyoming's manufacturing industry and economic development landscape.

- Knowledge of implementation and use of quality management systems (ISO, AS, API, etc.).

- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or equivalent process improvement methods.

- Experience working with multiple partners, stakeholders, and community leaders.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

- Cover letter

- Resume or C.V.

- Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 11/18/2026 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

Satellite Office Location: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions at one of these locations, understanding our location is around 7,220 feet above sea level. The successful candidate must be available to work from an appropriate satellite office location based in or near Gillette, Sheridan, or Casper, WY.

Moderate to extensive in-state travel required. Out-of-State Travel is typically three times each year. This position requires up to 50% travel throughout the State of Wyoming. This position will serve Gillette, Sheridan, and Casper locations. The top candidate for this position will need to reside in or reasonably commute to these locations.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS :

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email  [email protected] .

ABOUT CASPER:

Centrally located in the state, Casper offers a bustling city experience as well as the close to nature feel. You'll get a taste of everything, from outdoor recreation to cultural & historical museums, to shopping. "The Oil City" boasts the second highest population in the state at over 57,500 people.

Casper is close to ski slopes on Casper Mountain, and home of the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center. It is also the county seat of Natrona County. For more information visit: https://www.visitcasper.com/

ABOUT SHERIDAN:

Wyoming’s Jewel, Sheridan’s fabled western history and dramatic mountain vistas meet new west comfort and the serenity of wide-open spaces. Providing history with a view. The city is located halfway between Yellowstone Park and Mount Rushmore.

Sheridan, Wyoming is located at an elevation of 3,743 feet in Goose Creek Valley in the north-central part of the state. The city is in the Tongue River watershed ten miles north and east of the Big Horn Mountains, in the ancestral homeland of the Crow people. For more information visit: https://www.sheridanwyoming.org/