City Manager

About the role

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.

What we're looking for

• Seasoned, values-driven, and inspiring public sector leader with a genuine passion for public service
• Combines strategic vision with strong execution skills
• Possesses emotional intelligence, humility, and interpersonal skills necessary to lead a complex organization
• Understands how to address big city challenges while preserving the relationships, accessibility, and small-town feel that make the community unique
• Highly communicative and collaborative relationship builder who listens well, earns trust, and communicates with transparency, consistency, and respect
• Politically savvy and emotionally intelligent
• Works effectively with the City Council, staff, residents, businesses, and regional partners while fostering a healthy governance model built on trust and confidence in staff
• Creates a culture of accountability without micromanaging, empowers employees to succeed, celebrates accomplishments, and furthers Englewood's commitment to ensuring people are known, matter, and included
• Brings strong strategic, organizational, technical, and financial acumen
• Able to translate the City Council's Strategic Plan into clear priorities and effective day-to-day operations
• Addresses complex issues involving infrastructure, water and utilities, redevelopment, capital planning, and long-term financial sustainability
• Forward-thinking leader with sound judgment who builds public trust, strengthens Englewood's high-performance culture, and helps position the City for continued success