City Manager
Posted: July 7, 2026
About the role
The City of Anaheim is seeking an exceptional executive to serve as its next City Manager during one of the most consequential periods in the City's history. Home to more than 340,000 residents and welcoming over 25 million visitors annually, Anaheim is one of America's most recognized and influential cities. From world-renowned destinations and professional sports venues to vibrant neighborhoods and thriving businesses, Anaheim offers a rare opportunity to lead on a truly global stage.
The next City Manager will guide a full-service municipal organization while helping shape transformative initiatives including DisneylandForward, OCVibe, major infrastructure and mobility investments, future Angel Stadium opportunities, and strategic economic development efforts. At the same time, this leader will champion neighborhood investment, public safety, organizational excellence, and exceptional service delivery.
Anaheim seeks a visionary, collaborative, and politically astute executive with a demonstrated record of success leading complex organizations and navigating dynamic stakeholder environments. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished relationship builder, strategic thinker, and principled public servant who thrives in high-profile settings and embraces both opportunity and complexity.
Requirements
- Demonstrated record of success leading complex organizations
- Experience navigating dynamic stakeholder environments
- Four-year degree required
Benefits
An outstanding executive benefits package is included.
Pay
Annual salary range: $283,064 to $467,056