Cleveland Public Power, OH – Deputy Commissioner, Administration

GovHRUSA; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

GovHRUSA on behalf of the City of Cleveland seeks a Deputy Commissioner of Administration for Cleveland Public Power. The role leads governance, portfolio reviews, and capital project administration, while overseeing business development, facilities, and related support functions.

The candidate will also direct training and workforce development, partner with Human Resources on recruitment and labor relations, and lead public affairs, communications, and marketing with a team of about 15.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or a related field.
• Ideally a Master’s degree in public or business administration, accounting, or related field.
• Four to seven years of progressive experience, including at least three years in supervisory/ management roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project governance, portfolio reviews, and capital project administration.
• Direct oversight of business development, lighting administration, facilities, and related support functions.
• Manage training and workforce development programs and partner with Human Resources on recruitment, labor relations, and performance management.
• Lead public affairs, communications, and marketing; supervise a staff of about 15.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration

Master’s degree in public or business administration, accounting, or related field

Job description

CLEVELAND, OH (pop. 372,624). The City of Cleveland’s Public Power utility is seeking a collaborative, team-oriented and skilled administrative professional to serve as its Deputy Commissioner of Administration. This leadership role will be instrumental in assisting the Commissioner of Cleveland Public Power in a variety of administrative responsibilities. This is one of four new positions designed to deliver a transformative strategic vision for Ohio’s oldest and largest public electric utility. In total, these newly established roles are an investment made to strengthen CPP’s leadership capacity by building a team that will support sustained organizational growth and success.

The City of Cleveland, the 16th largest metropolitan area in the U.S., offers abundant amenities, includes three major professional sports teams, world class museums and arts institutions, and easy access to the region’s international airport. Cleveland is in the midst of an economic transformation and is home to an enviable share of emerging talent, enthusiastic entrepreneurs, and skilled workers, with leading-edge sectors in healthcare, biotech, and higher education.

Cleveland Public Power (CPP) has been serving the area for more than 120 years. It is Ohio’s largest municipal electric power provider and ranks 35 out of 2,000 publicly owned electric utilities in the country. CPP delivers reliable, affordable power to approximately 75,000 residential and commercial customers. CPP has 305 authorized positions, and revenues of more than $260 million. It is a key partner in the City’s economic development efforts.

The Deputy Commissioner of Administration will oversee project governance, portfolio reviews, and capital project administration. In addition, the position provides direct oversight of the utility’s business development, lighting administration, facilities, and related support functions. The Deputy Commissioner also oversees training and workforce development programs, and partners with Human Resources on recruitment, labor relations, performance management, and succession planning. In addition, the position manages public affairs, communications, and marketing. The Deputy Commissioner leads a staff of about 15.

Successful candidates will possess:

• A bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, or related field.
• Ideally, a master’s degree in public or business administration, accounting, or related field.
• Four to seven years progressive experience, including at least three (3) years in supervisory and/or management roles. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Ideally, candidates will also possess:

• Proven leadership, managerial, and interpersonal skills to help guide an organization in a competitive utility marketplace with high customer service expectations.
• Strategic, collaborative approach to staff leadership, with human resources and supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and team‑building skills.
• The ability to champion change in a productive manner that results in an enhanced, positive organizational culture.

The Deputy Commissioner of Administration is appointed by CPP’s Commissioner, and reports directly to him. The salary range is $130,000 – $157,000 +/-, with a hiring salary of around $140,000 expected. The City offers a comprehensive and competitive CLE Total Rewards benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave time, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

The City of Cleveland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants should be aware that, as a public institution in the state of Ohio, Cleveland Public Power is subject to the Ohio Open Records Law (Ohio Rev. Code § 149.43). This means that certain records and documents related to employment, including but not limited to applications, resumes, and other materials submitted during the application process, may be subject to public disclosure upon request.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Posted: 2026-08-17