City Manager: Strategic, Collaborative Leader for Growth

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 325,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Denton is seeking a dynamic City Manager to guide a growing community, ensuring high-quality services and strategic investment while collaborating with the City Council and local institutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong operational and financial insight, plus a track record of authentic community engagement and decisive, well‑delegated leadership in a complex municipal environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Government, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years municipal or public-sector experience.
• 2–5 years of senior leadership as City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or Deputy City Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead a full-service municipal organization and guide strategic direction.
• Support City Council and translate policy into actionable work.
• Strengthen organizational systems and ensure accountability across departments.
• Engage authentically with the community to inform decisions and foster collaboration.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Community engagement

Financial oversight

Operational management

Executive communication

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration/Government/Business Administration

Job description

City of Denton is seeking a dynamic City Manager to guide a growing community, ensuring high-quality services and strategic investment while collaborating with the City Council and local institutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong operational and financial insight, plus a track record of authentic community engagement and decisive, well‑delegated leadership in a complex municipal environment.