Business Development Program Manager

Business Development Program Manager
Location:

Austin, Texas 78701

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About This Opportunity
Are you a strategic operations professional who thrives on driving execution and accountability? Prospera is seeking a Business Development Program Manager to serve as a trusted operational partner to our Chief Growth Officer and lead the execution of critical growth initiatives across our organization.

In this highly collaborative role, you'll combine project management expertise, business operations acumen, and strategic execution to coordinate growth initiatives, support our consultant and attorney engagement strategies, manage complex business development projects, and improve operational processes. You'll create structure and discipline across a distributed consultant and attorney network while providing visibility into pipeline activity, business development efforts, and growth opportunities.

If you're passionate about driving results through process excellence, stakeholder coordination, and operational leadership, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities
Business Development Project Management

Lead and coordinate strategic business development initiatives from planning through execution

Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, and accountability frameworks for growth-related initiatives

Track progress, identify risks, and proactively address obstacles to ensure successful execution

Ensure initiatives are completed on time and aligned with organizational objectives

Chief Growth Officer Support

Serve as a trusted operational partner to the Chief Growth Officer, helping manage priorities and cross-functional projects

Prepare materials, presentations, reporting, and meeting agendas that support strategic decision-making

Coordinate follow-up actions and ensure accountability across all stakeholders

Help free up leadership bandwidth by handling administrative coordination and project logistics

Consultant & Attorney Engagement and Growth Initiatives

Support programs designed to increase consultant and attorney engagement, adoption, and production

Coordinate consultant committees, advisory groups, and strategic initiatives

Assist in planning and execution of consultant and attorney meetings, conferences, and business development programs

Identify and implement opportunities to improve consultant and attorney participation and performance

CRM & Pipeline Visibility

Support Salesforce adoption, data integrity, and reporting efforts across the organization

Track pipeline activity, referral opportunities, consultant and attorney engagement, and business development initiatives

Partner with Marketing and Operations to improve reporting and visibility into growth metrics

Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms that support leadership decision-making and strategic planning

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

Create and document repeatable business development processes and workflows that scale

Improve communication, follow-up, and project coordination across teams

Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce administrative burden on business development leaders

Support implementation of new tools, technologies, and operational initiatives

Conferences & Strategic Events

Collaborate with the Events team to support planning and execution of conferences, hosted events, and consultant and attorney meetings

Coordinate attendee lists, outreach efforts, meeting schedules, and post-event follow-up

Ensure business development objectives are integrated into event planning and execution

Track outcomes and opportunities resulting from events and conferences

What We're Looking For
Experience

5+ years of experience in project management, business operations, sales operations, business development support, consulting, or related roles

Background in financial services, insurance, legal, or professional services (preferred)

Proven experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing complex initiatives simultaneously

Core Skills & Competencies

Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Ability to influence and drive accountability without direct authority

Process-oriented mindset with a commitment to operational excellence

Analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Technical Skills

Salesforce or CRM experience (preferred)

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel

Experience with project management platforms and reporting tools

Familiarity with data tracking and operational reporting

What Success Looks Like

Strategic initiatives are executed efficiently and on schedule

Greater visibility exists across business development activities and pipeline opportunities

Consultants and attorneys are more engaged and supported

Follow-up and accountability improve across the organization

Processes become more scalable, efficient, and repeatable

The Chief Growth Officer is able to spend more time on growth, relationships, and strategy rather than administrative coordination

Work Environment

40-hour work week with flexibility based on business needs

Hybrid schedule: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote

Must be available to work flexible hours as needed

Regular verbal and written communication with team members and stakeholders

Computer-based work requiring dexterity with keyboard, mouse, and other computer components

Varying levels of physical activity, including extended periods of sitting, walking, and occasional lifting or transport of office equipment

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're an organized, detail-oriented operations professional who excels at driving execution and building accountability, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Prospera team and help shape the future of our business development organization.

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