Business Engagement Manager

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Lead existing and prospective interactions with industry and national/international lab partners .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development strategy, partnership cultivation, and cross-functional collaboration within engineering and research environments. Proven ability to lead initiatives, enhance operational policies, and engage stakeholders effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Development StrategyPartnership DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationPresentation SkillsOperational Policy Implementation

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentPartnership IdentificationProgram EnhancementEvent PlanningMembership Engagement

Soft Skills

Influencing Multidisciplinary TeamsClear CommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business

Industry Keywords

National Lab PartnershipsConsortia ManagementMarket Share MonitoringStakeholder EngagementOperational Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead existing and prospective interactions with industry and national/international lab partners
Execute a business development strategy for select UW-Madison College of Engineering consortia, institutes, and centers
Increase partnerships between national and international labs and College of Engineering departments and faculty
Monitor portfolio activity and market share and disseminate updates to leadership and appropriate entities
Identify, propose, and implement new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
Evaluate existing strategies and recommend program enhancements to unit leadership
Lead and manage industrial consortia and national lab collaborations connected to UW research
Develop strategy, communications, event planning, membership engagement, and member recruiting
Plan and direct staff implementation of business outreach events, programs, communications, and research activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record of driving cross-functional initiatives and influencing multidisciplinary teams without direct authority to deliver high-impact results
Experience crafting and delivering clear presentations to leadership, advisory boards, faculty, or external stakeholders
Professional experience identifying, developing, or expanding corporate partnerships, joint initiatives, or revenue-generating opportunities
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business
Ability to work continuously in the United States without employer sponsorship
Must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work
F-1 OPT STEM Extensions are not accepted
Resume and cover letter required
References requested from final candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tax-advantaged savings accounts
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund
Hybrid work arrangement with up to two remote days per week after training period