City Manager

City of Pleasanton, CA; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 291,985 - 395,039; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pleasanton is seeking an empathetic, approachable City Manager who will serve as the city’s chief executive officer, providing strategic leadership and ensuring effective municipal operations for a full-service city.

With a budget of $265.9 million and more than 440 regular employees, this role requires political acumen and financial expertise. The position offers a salary of $343,512 with flexibility for qualifications and experience; filing deadline is September 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Empathetic leadership with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to think strategically and work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversee municipal operations.
• Serve as the City’s chief executive officer, guiding policy and administration in collaboration with the City Council and staff.

Skills

Empathetic

Approachable

Trustworthy

Strategic thinking

Political acumen

Financial expertise

Local government leadership

Job description

The City of Pleasanton is seeking an empathetic, approachable, and trustworthy City Manager who is committed to public service, values collaboration, and inspires confidence among the City Council, employees, and the community. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, forward-thinking executive with strong political acumen, financial expertise, and demonstrated local government leadership experience. This position serves as the City’s chief executive officer, providing strategic leadership and overseeing effective administration of municipal operations for a full-service city with more than 440 regular employees and an annual operating budget of $265.9 million.

The annual salary is $343,512, with flexibility for a higher salary depending on qualifications and experience. The filing deadline is September 1, 2026.