Chief Strategy & Change Management Officer

International Public Management Association for Human Resources; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 166,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement benefits

Health benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

City of Portland seeks a Chief Strategy & Change Management Officer to guide enterprise-wide strategy, governance, and performance management during a historic municipal transformation. The role partners with the City Administrator and elected officials to align initiatives with community needs.

The ideal candidate has a track record of leading complex transformations in multi-stakeholder environments, with outstanding communication and collaborative leadership to influence senior leaders and

Qualifications

• Proven executive with experience leading strategy and large-scale organizational transformation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence senior administrative and political leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide strategy, performance management, governance, and organizational change initiatives.
• Partner with the City Administrator, executive leadership, elected officials, and community stakeholders to drive reforms.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategy development

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Political navigation

Job description

Chief Strategy & Change Management Officer
Annual Salary: $165,609 to $240,739
The city offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), comprehensive health and leave benefits, and generous paid leave.
Final filing date: October 9, 2026.

The City of Portland, Oregon is seeking a Chief Strategy & Change Management Officer to help lead a historic transformation of one of the nation’s most innovative local governments. As the City transitions to a new governance model, this executive will partner with the City Administrator, executive leadership, elected officials, and community stakeholders to establish and lead enterprise-wide strategy, performance management, governance, and organizational change initiatives.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate is a proven executive with experience leading strategy and large-scale organizational transformation in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. They bring exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to influence senior administrative and political leaders. Success in this role requires integrating strategic planning, budgeting, governance, and performance management while navigating organizational and political complexity. Above all, they will build alignment, foster accountability, and guide Portland through sustained transformation.

Abby Ackers
Principal Executive Recruiter
CPS HR Consulting
916-471-3422
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To view an online brochure for this position visit:https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/nfkm
City of Portland, Oregon website:https://www.portland.gov
City of Portland, Oregon is an equal opportunity employer.