Deputy City Manager

PublicServiceCareers; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 253,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

City of Peoria is seeking a dynamic Deputy City Manager to join its executive leadership team. With nearly 200,000 residents and rapid growth ahead, this role will provide executive oversight and strategic direction across key city departments, reporting directly to the City Manager.

The ideal candidate brings strong business and financial acumen, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust quickly. Government experience is welcomed but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong business and financial acumen
• High emotional intelligence and trust-building ability
• Experience leading organizational transformation and centralization of corporate functions
• Information technology background highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight to Finance & Budget, Human Resources, Information Technology, Office of Communications, and Office of Innovation.
• Lead organizational initiatives and advance strategic priorities across the City.
• Strengthen operations and drive continuous improvement while reporting to the City Manager.

Job description

City of Peoria, AZ

Deputy City Manager

Annual salary: $253,291.85 to $279,752.23 DOQ

First application review: October 18, 2026

Lead Change. Build Strong Teams. Help Shape the Future of One of Arizona's Fastest-Growing Communities.

The City of Peoria is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Deputy City Manager to join its executive leadership team. With nearly 200,000 residents and significant growth anticipated in the years ahead, Peoria offers an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in a thriving, full-service city known for strong fiscal stewardship, exceptional services, and an outstanding quality of life.

Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager will provide executive leadership and oversight to Finance & Budget, Human Resources, Information Technology, the Office of Communications, and the Office of Innovation. This highly visible role will help advance strategic priorities, strengthen operations, and lead important organizational initiatives across the City.

Peoria is looking for a leader who is ready to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring strong business and financial acumen, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to quickly build trust and credibility. Experience leading organizational transformation and the centralization of corporate functions is especially valuable, and an information technology background is highly desirable. Government experience is welcomed but not required.

Benefits

• The city offers a comprehensive benefits package.

City of Peoria, AZ website: https://www.peoriaaz.gov

The City of Peoria, AZ is an equal opportunity employer.