Development Director Jobs in Indiana
Development Director jobs in Indiana are concentrated in nonprofit management, higher education, healthcare systems, and community foundations, with demand at every level from associate director to VP of development. Indianapolis anchors the market, followed by Fort Wayne and Bloomington, where institutions like Indiana University Health, Lilly Endowment, and the Indianapolis Museum of Art maintain active development teams. The most sought-after specialties are major gifts, corporate and foundation relations, and capital campaign management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
Job Description
Position Purpose
Lead automation innovation, technology strategy, and capability development to create scalable manufacturing solutions and future competitive advantage. The Director partners with the Global Advanced Manufacturing organization, Operations and business leaders to identify high-value opportunities and build future capability. The role is accountable for developing tomorrow’s solutions while ensuring technologies are practical, repeatable, supportable and aligned with safety, quality, productivity and growth priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Strategy & Roadmaps
- Develop and maintain automation technology roadmaps aligned with AMS, business priorities and manufacturing needs.
- Evaluate emerging and enabling technologies, including robotics, machine vision, AI-enabled inspection, autonomous systems, advanced controls, additive manufacturing and digital solutions.
- Define platform direction, development priorities and criteria for moving concepts from feasibility to scaled deployment.
Innovation & Application Development
- Lead advanced development, proof-of-concept and application engineering activities focused on high-value opportunities.
- Build repeatable solutions that can be transferred across products, processes, plants and business platforms.
- Partner with manufacturing teams to validate performance, adoption needs and lifecycle requirements.
Equipment Solutions & Internal Development
- Provide strategic direction and resource focus for Equipment Solutions capabilities.
- Guide concept development, technical feasibility, equipment architecture and design decisions.
Supplier & Technology Partnerships
- Develop preferred suppliers and evaluate new partners with Application Development and key stakeholders.
- Use external capability where it improves speed, expertise, scalability or business value.
Portfolio, Standards & Capability
- Manage the innovation and development portfolio using value, feasibility, strategic fit, risk and resource capacity.
- Support enterprise automation standards, engineering platforms and governance in partnership with Global Advanced Manufacturing leadership.
- Build technical capability, leadership depth and succession across engineering and equipment development teams.
Experience & Capabilities
- Degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree is a plus.
- Significant leadership experience in manufacturing automation, equipment engineering, technology development or advanced manufacturing.
- Demonstrated success moving new technologies from concept and feasibility into reliable manufacturing use.
- Broad knowledge of automation systems, robotics, controls, machine vision, inspection, equipment integration and development processes.
- Strong business judgment with the ability to balance innovation, technical risk, speed, standardization and return on investment.
- Ability to lead through influence, build cross-functional partnerships and communicate effectively with technical and executive audiences.
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
Job Description
Position Purpose
Lead automation innovation, technology strategy, and capability development to create scalable manufacturing solutions and future competitive advantage. The Director partners with the Global Advanced Manufacturing organization, Operations and business leaders to identify high-value opportunities and build future capability. The role is accountable for developing tomorrow’s solutions while ensuring technologies are practical, repeatable, supportable and aligned with safety, quality, productivity and growth priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Strategy & Roadmaps
- Develop and maintain automation technology roadmaps aligned with AMS, business priorities and manufacturing needs.
- Evaluate emerging and enabling technologies, including robotics, machine vision, AI-enabled inspection, autonomous systems, advanced controls, additive manufacturing and digital solutions.
- Define platform direction, development priorities and criteria for moving concepts from feasibility to scaled deployment.
Innovation & Application Development
- Lead advanced development, proof-of-concept and application engineering activities focused on high-value opportunities.
- Build repeatable solutions that can be transferred across products, processes, plants and business platforms.
- Partner with manufacturing teams to validate performance, adoption needs and lifecycle requirements.
Equipment Solutions & Internal Development
- Provide strategic direction and resource focus for Equipment Solutions capabilities.
- Guide concept development, technical feasibility, equipment architecture and design decisions.
Supplier & Technology Partnerships
- Develop preferred suppliers and evaluate new partners with Application Development and key stakeholders.
- Use external capability where it improves speed, expertise, scalability or business value.
Portfolio, Standards & Capability
- Manage the innovation and development portfolio using value, feasibility, strategic fit, risk and resource capacity.
- Support enterprise automation standards, engineering platforms and governance in partnership with Global Advanced Manufacturing leadership.
- Build technical capability, leadership depth and succession across engineering and equipment development teams.
Experience & Capabilities
- Degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree is a plus.
- Significant leadership experience in manufacturing automation, equipment engineering, technology development or advanced manufacturing.
- Demonstrated success moving new technologies from concept and feasibility into reliable manufacturing use.
- Broad knowledge of automation systems, robotics, controls, machine vision, inspection, equipment integration and development processes.
- Strong business judgment with the ability to balance innovation, technical risk, speed, standardization and return on investment.
- Ability to lead through influence, build cross-functional partnerships and communicate effectively with technical and executive audiences.
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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Development Director Job Market in Indiana
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Trucking
- Education
- Construction & Real Estate
- Transportation & Logistics
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development director jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressive fundraising experience including major gifts solicitation
- Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding annual fund and campaign revenue goals
- Proficiency with donor management software such as Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or Blackbaud
- Experience building and managing relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for proposals, reports, and board presentations
Development Director Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a development director in Indiana?
Most development directors in Indiana follow a path from frontline fundraising roles such as major gifts officer or annual fund manager into leadership after building a consistent revenue record. Indiana does not require a state-issued license for this role. A bachelor's degree is typically the minimum, and the Certified Fund Raising Executive credential, administered nationally but widely recognized by Indiana nonprofits and universities, strengthens candidacy for director-level searches.
Which companies hire development directors in Indiana?
Indiana development director roles are posted by Eli Lilly, Genezen, and HSO and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Indiana's strong concentration of private universities, regional health systems, and community foundations means institutional employers rather than corporate ones drive the majority of postings statewide.
Which Indiana cities have the most development director jobs?
Indianapolis, Evansville, and Elkhart account for the largest share of development director openings in Indiana. Indianapolis dominates because it is home to the state's largest hospital networks, flagship cultural institutions, and the headquarters of major private foundations, while Fort Wayne and Bloomington generate consistent openings through regional health systems and Big Ten university fundraising operations.
Are there remote development director jobs in Indiana?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely desk-based fields, since development directors spend meaningful time on donor visits and community events. About 72% of development director openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those arrangements tend to apply most to roles focused on grant writing, prospect research, and national corporate partnerships rather than frontline major gifts work.
How can I get hired as a development director in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a development associate, annual fund coordinator, or grants coordinator at a mid-size Indiana nonprofit or university, then building a record of meeting fundraising goals before moving into a director search. Indiana University, Purdue University, and large Indianapolis health systems like Indiana University Health regularly post entry-level development roles that lead directly to director pipelines. Earning the Certified Fund Raising Executive credential early signals seriousness and accelerates promotion timelines at Indiana institutions.
Where can I find and apply to development director jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to development director jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings across nonprofits, universities, health systems, and foundations. Search the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match your experience and the sectors you want to work in.
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