City Manager

About the role

The City Manager serves as the City’s chief executive officer, reporting directly to the City Council and leading a full-service municipal organization at the center of Orange County’s economic, cultural, and civic life. This role requires a leader who can balance competing priorities, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and deliver results in a highly visible environment. Anaheim seeks an exceptional executive who has earned credibility through results, thrives under public scrutiny, and brings strategic vision to capitalize on a once-in-a-generation moment while prioritizing the city’s people and neighborhoods.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to the City Council, a steady hand for a high-performing organization, and a visible, approachable presence in the community. They will know when to move boldly and when to build consensus, backed by a proven track record. The next City Manager will be a principled public servant who leads with integrity, holds themselves to the highest standard of accountability, and measures success by the tangible difference projects make in people’s lives.