City Manager

City of Englewood

$108K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of public sector leadership experience
  • Proven ability to manage complex organizations effectively
  • Strong understanding of municipal governance and community engagement
  • Financial acumen with experience in budget and resource management
  • Ability to translate strategic plans into operational priorities

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and manage all city activities and operations
  • Ensure efficient delivery of public services
  • Build and maintain relationships with City Council, staff, and community members
  • Promote a culture of accountability and employee empowerment
  • Translate the City Council's Strategic Plan into actionable objectives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a vibrant community with a strong sense of identity
  • Engagement with a variety of stakeholders including residents and businesses
  • Support for professional development and career growth
  • Work in a collaborative and politically savvy environment
  • Fostering a high-performance culture with emphasis on trust and inclusion
Full Job Description
*Please note, all applications must be submitted using this link*

The City Manager serves as the chief executive officer of the City with responsibility for planning, directing, and managing all activities and operations of the city and ensuring that all public services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner. The next City Manager for the City of Englewood must be a seasoned, values-driven, and inspiring public sector leader with a genuine passion for public service. The ideal candidate will combine strategic vision with strong execution skills and possess the emotional intelligence, humility, and interpersonal skills necessary to lead a complex organization. Englewood seeks a proven leader who understands how to address big city challenges while preserving the relationships, accessibility, and small-town feel that make the community unique.

The successful candidate will be a highly communicative and collaborative relationship builder who listens well, earns trust, and communicates with transparency, consistency, and respect. Politically savvy and emotionally intelligent, the next City Manager will work effectively with the City Council, staff, residents, businesses, and regional partners while fostering a healthy governance model built on trust and confidence in staff. This leader will create a culture of accountability without micromanaging, empower employees to succeed, celebrate accomplishments, and further Englewood's commitment to ensuring people are known, matter, and included.

The ideal candidate will also bring strong strategic, organizational, technical, and financial acumen. The successful candidate must be able to translate the City Council's Strategic Plan into clear priorities and effective day-to-day operations while addressing complex issues involving infrastructure, water and utilities, redevelopment, capital planning, and long-term financial sustainability. A forward-thinking leader with sound judgment, the next City Manager will build public trust, strengthen Englewood's high-performance culture, and help position the City for continued success.

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