City Manager

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 236,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lenexa seeks a City Manager to provide executive leadership for a 900+ person workforce and a $275.2 million budget, guiding policy, planning, and community priorities. The role demands a strategic, apolitical leader with strong communication and collaboration across the Governing Body, staff, and residents.

Required: Master’s degree in a related field and 10+ years in municipal government; 5–6 years in senior management; residency within Lenexa city limits within six months; valid

Qualifications

• 10+ years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal government or public sector management.
• 5–6 years of administrative or supervisory experience at senior managerial or executive level.
• Must reside within Lenexa’s City limits within six months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Citywide budget development, fiscal oversight, and long-range financial planning.
• Recruitment, development, and management of a high-performing, service-oriented workforce.
• Implementation of Governing Body policy, strategic plans, and community priorities.
• Council, media, and intergovernmental relations, including monitoring of state and federal legislative issues.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Community engagement

Intergovernmental relations

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in public administration / related field

Job description

Are you an accomplished local government executive who combines collaborative leadership, strategic growth, and a commitment to exceptional public service? If so, the City of Lenexa, Kansas invites you to apply to become its next City Manager! We’re seeking a proven servant leader who is:

• A trusted, visible partner to the Governing Body, city staff, and the community
• A forward-thinking, apolitical problem-solver committed to Lenexa’s continued success
• An exceptional communicator who builds consensus and inspires confidence

Part of the 2-million-plus residents in the Kansas City metropolitan area, Lenexa, Kansas has built a national reputation for pairing historic charm with visionary planning. The City of Lenexa is guided by “The Lenexa Way” — a shared commitment to superior quality services, prudent financial management, strategic community investment, extraordinary community pride, inclusive community building, responsible economic development, sustainable policies and practices, and a values-based organizational culture.

Appointed by the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager serves as the City’s chief executive officer, leading a team of more than 900 dedicated professionals and overseeing a $275.2 million budget in support of the Governing Body’s vision, policies, and goals. The successful candidate will provide executive leadership for:

• Citywide budget development, fiscal oversight, and long-range financial planning
• Recruitment, development, and management of a high-performing, service-oriented workforce
• Implementation of Governing Body policy, strategic plans, and community priorities
• Council, media, and intergovernmental relations, including monitoring of state and federal legislative issues

Required qualifications include:

• Master’s degree in public administration, political science, urban planning, business administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal government or public sector management
• 5–6 years of administrative or supervisory experience at the senior managerial or executive leadership level (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Valid driver’s license upon hire
• Must reside within Lenexa’s City limits within six months of employment

Preferred qualifications include:

Relevant professional certifications and ongoing engagement in professional conferences and continuing education in local government trends and best practices.

The salary range for this position is $236,075 to $317,285, with an anticipated hiring range of $236,075 to $276,680 DOQ/DOE.

For more information, contact:

Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment

[e-mail] | 806-789-9641