Salary : $176,842.00 Annually
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: 978
Business Area: 1613 - Real Estate
Personnel Area: 2057 - Real Estate
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

JOB INFORMATION
The Economic Development Department's Real Estate Division is hiring a Program Manager to lead its Successor Agency and Dispositions Team. The role will lead operations that administer remaining obligations and real estate assets of the former Redevelopment Agency, ensuring compliance with California's Redevelopment Dissolution laws and alignment with City priorities. This position provides leadership for complex real estate and redevelopment transactions, statutory reporting, asset disposition, and interagency coordination (State Department of Finance, County Oversight Board, City Attorney's Office, Civic San Diego) in support of community and economic development goals. The Program Manager is also responsible for overseeing all functions related to the sale of surplus property for the City of San Diego.

Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Director of Real Estate, the Program Manager will oversee Successor Agency and disposition activities and manage one direct report. Responsibilities include negotiating complex agreements, supervising and developing staff, planning and directing high-complexity projects, and establishing policies and procedures that ensure compliant, efficient Successor Agency and disposition operations.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Program leadership and portfolio oversight for the City's Successor Agency, including disposition of assets, compliance with Redevelopment Dissolution Law, and coordination with partner agencies and boards;
• Negotiating complex redevelopment and real estate transactions (e.g., DDAs, ground leases, covenants, licenses, permits, and related instruments) and providing City approvals/guidance where prior obligations require action;
• Supervising, coaching, and developing staff; leading one direct report and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture;
• Planning and directing high complexity projects, balancing legal, regulatory, fiscal, and stakeholder considerations;
• Preparing legally required reporting and governance documentation, coordinating with the Oversight Board and State Department of Finance.
• Prepares and maintains records of Notices of Availability, Committee and Council dates, HCD submittal dates, and deadlines related to sale of City-owned property in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, real estate, business management or a related field, and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience involving major phases of public sector real estate, redevelopment, or property management experience with asset disposition and enforceable obligations preferred.

Desirable Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience negotiating, interpreting and administering complex commercial lease agreements, licenses, permits and other real estate agreements;
• Experience and knowledge of Surplus Land Act
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex workloads while establishing priorities, driving accountability and meeting critical deadlines;
• Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment;
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills;
• Knowledge of public sector real estate principles, laws and government processes;
• A commitment to public service, fiscal responsibility and innovation in government;
• Collaborative skills in working with other city departments, businesses, the public, and other government agencies;
• Ability to balance competing interests in a regulatory and political environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills;
• Proficient in technology, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Zoom.
• Active and genuine commitment to managing diversity in the workplace and encouraging high-performing teams;
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to successfully interact with a wide variety of stakeholders;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment, with tight time constraints, addressing the needs of multiple stakeholders; and
• Demonstrated exceptional ability to manage and motivate people and teams.

Benefits:

The City offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• , including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee's eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.).
• A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
• 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
• Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee's first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
• Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
• Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
• Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
• Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
• Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate.
• Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
• City-paid life insurance.

For additional details, please review the or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924.

Pre-Employment Requirements and Screening Process:

Employment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position. All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins. Please refer to the for additional information. Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.

Resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

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The City offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• , including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee's eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.).
• A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
• 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
• Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee's first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
• Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
• Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
• Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
• Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
• Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate.
• Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
• City-paid life insurance.

For additional details, please review the or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924.