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Empire State

AVP, Workforce Development, OSWD

Albany, NY · On-site

$120K - $125K/yr

... projects and initiatives aligned with Empire State Development's (ESD) priority industry sectors. The AVP is responsible for the direct oversight of OSWD's grant programs, data reporting, staff ...

360 IT Professionals

Project Manager

Albany, NY

Supervise and direct the development of test plans and test application changes. Qualifications 1. 84 Months Demonstrated experience in all aspects and phases of Project Management including tracking ...

TRC Companies, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Clifton Park, NY · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Direct the project related activities of a Project Coordinator and/or an Associate Project Manager and Project Manager. * Project proposal development for projects of significant including: * Ensure ...

Empire State

Project Manager, L&G

Troy, NY · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Ensure that project information is accurate in the web-based project tracking database ... direct experience preferred in one or more of the following fields: economic development ...

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How much do project development director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for project development director in Troy, NY is $139,717.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $147,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a project development director do?

A Project Development Director oversees the planning, execution, and completion of major projects within an organization. Their responsibilities include identifying project opportunities, managing budgets, coordinating teams, and ensuring projects align with organizational goals. They often serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders and are responsible for mitigating risks and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. Effective leadership, strategic planning, and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

What are some common challenges faced by a project development director when managing cross-functional teams?

Project Development Directors often work with diverse teams from various departments such as engineering, finance, marketing, and legal. One common challenge is aligning different priorities and communication styles to ensure everyone is working towards the same project goals. Additionally, balancing stakeholder expectations while managing tight deadlines and budget constraints can require strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. Successful Project Development Directors foster collaboration, set clear objectives, and proactively address potential conflicts to keep projects on track.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project development director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Development Director, you need expertise in project management, business development, strategic planning, and a relevant degree—often in business, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with project management software (like MS Project or Asana), budgeting tools, and certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 are highly advantageous. Leadership, negotiation, and strong interpersonal communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring project success, stakeholder alignment, and effective delivery of organizational goals.

What is the difference between Project Development Director vs Project Manager?

AspectProject Development DirectorProject Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple projects, strategic planning, and long-term development initiativesManages individual projects, coordinates teams, and ensures project deliverables
Required CredentialsBachelor's or master's in relevant fields, extensive experience in project planning and leadershipBachelor's degree, PMP or similar certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic meetings, cross-department collaborationOn-site or remote project teams, day-to-day project oversight

The Project Development Director focuses on strategic, high-level planning and oversees multiple projects, while the Project Manager handles the execution and daily management of individual projects. Both roles require strong leadership and industry knowledge, but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What cities near Troy, NY are hiring for Project Development Director jobs?

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Infographic showing various Project Development Director job openings in Troy, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,717 per year, or $67.2 per hour.

Director, Commercial Origination & Business Development

AMP: AI-Powered Sortation for Waste and Recycling

Albany, NY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP's technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling.

Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Europe. We're fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we're always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com.

AMP is hiring a REMOTE Director, Commercial Origination & Business Development in the Greater Boston or Syracuse/Albany, NY area reporting to the Managing Director, Commercial Origination & Business Development.

The Director will drive the growth of new sales of AMP ONE sortation systems and AMP's sortation-as-a-service offering to public sector and private sector customers by managing a pipeline of deals from origination through close.

As our Director in the Greater Boston or Syracuse/Albany, NY area, you will work to:

  • Develop new relationships and leverage your existing industry relationships to source deals, build a pipeline, move through a business development funnel, structure deals, and execute agreements.
  • Become an expert in AMP's offering, able to present compelling AMP product solutions to a range of customers
  • Identify strategic partnerships and potential integrations with key accounts
  • Conduct due diligence on potential partners
  • Monitor and analyze market trends, industry developments, regulations, and incentives with an ability to quickly articulate value creation opportunities.
  • Build strong relationships with private and public partners and stakeholders to maximize opportunities for repeat projects within high-value, target regions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None

The successful candidate will have:

Required:

  • 10 years of experience in commercial or business development roles, including direct experience originating, structuring, and negotiating commercial agreements. Experience closing complex deals with municipalities is a plus.
  • Excellent strategic thinking complemented by an attention to the details required to execute an agreement.
  • Experience generating leads for new business.
  • Ability to build and use project-level financial models to evaluate prospective projects and drive executive-level decision making.
  • Strong consultative/value selling skills and ability to influence innovation and new technology adoption in customer organizations.
  • Project and process management abilities that are demonstrated by successfully managing multiple complex efforts simultaneously across geographies and/or organizations.
  • Ability to successfully challenge, educate, and evangelize customers.
  • Ability to represent the company in public meetings and form productive relationships with public officials and other project stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams from engineering, operations, and finance departments to create a successful project.
  • Demonstrated agility and ability to be adaptive, with a high willingness to learn.
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, capable of tailoring to varied audiences.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree; MBA preferred

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Working Location(s):

  • Full-remote
  • Frequent travel, particularly within a sales region that includes the Greater Boston or Syracuse/Albany, NY area

Travel Requirements:

  • 25-50%

AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equity Grant: The candidate selected for this role will be recommended for a stock option grant commensurate with the position and the candidate's qualifications.

Benefits Information:

  • Medical - The company covers between 78% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection.
  • Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
  • Benefits start the day you start
  • HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Monthly Contributions!
  • 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
  • FTO - Flexible Time Off
  • 6 Accrued Sick Days
  • Eight (8) paid holidays

We'll consider applications until the position is filled.

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