Deputy City Manager

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 257,000 - 352,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension benefits

Retirement plans

Medical plans

Wellness program

Bus pass

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The City of Phoenix seeks a knowledgeable and collaborative Deputy City Manager to guide multiple departments, advise the City Manager and Council, and ensure delivery of City programs and services. This executive role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and the ability to lead diverse teams toward organizational objectives.

The Deputy City Manager will oversee budget development for assigned functions, respond to residents and stakeholders, and help advance equity, transparency,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public or business administration, engineering or a related field.
• Experience directing programs and budgets with an equity focus.
• Ability to advise elected officials and communicate across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead departments and management teams toward organizational objectives.
• Advise the City Manager and City Council; present programs for approval.
• Oversee complex projects and budget development for assigned functions.
• Engage with residents and stakeholders to resolve issues and gain input.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Equity lens

Education

Master's degree in public or business administration

Job description

About This Position

The City of Phoenix seeks a knowledgeable and collaborative leader to fill the position of Deputy City Manager. This executive-level position works under the general direction of the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager(s) and is assigned to lead departments and their management teams toward the achievement of their organizational objectives and the objectives of the city as a whole. Assigned departments are rotated from time to time among several Deputies, so the successful candidates must be capable of providing direction in a variety of municipal services and programs.

The Deputy City Manager consults with and advises the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager(s) about community and program needs, works closely with the City Council, prepares and presents programs for approval by the City Manager and City Council, works as a member of the City Manager's executive team to ensure effective and seamless delivery of City programs and services, oversees the implementation of complex projects, and coordinates the development of the annual budget for assigned departments and functions. Deputy City Managers meet and correspond with various residents, professionals, businesses, governmental agencies, and other groups to resolve complex issues and problems, to respond to questions and requests, and to secure their input and support in carrying out various programs.

This is a non-classified position and is not covered under the Civil Service rules.

This recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies across the City of Phoenix.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate should be able to effectively communicate with the City Council, the public and all levels of the organization; excellent oral, written, presentation and listening skills will be essential. This person needs to be an innovative leader with the ability to solve problems, think strategically, identify alternative courses of action and provide recommendations. The ideal candidate should be thoughtful, effective and responsive with an ability to identify community and organizational needs through an equity lens. Analytical skills and the ability to effectively use data to make decisions and relay information are essential, including the ability to communicate complex data in understandable terms.

The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build strong relationships with the City Council and across the organization. This person should be able to create a positive atmosphere for employees in the organization and must adhere to the highest ethical and moral standards, display transparency, and commit to PHXRespect.

SALARY

Hiring and Pay Range: $256,796.80 to $351,755 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• The City contributes 9% of salary into 457/401(a) plans with no matching required. $6,000/annual car allowance and $1,440/annual cell phone allowance.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Executive Benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in municipal management positions with authority for program direction and budget administration, or coordination and supervision of such functions.
• Master's degree in public or business administration, engineering or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and/or advising on broad organizational programs and services in a large urban environment.
• Experience working with elected officials to implement programs and policy.
• Experience leading organizational innovation and change.
• Experience working effectively with a diverse community to anticipate and resolve problems.
• Experience developing diverse management teams and leading them to accomplish ambitious goals.
• Experience evaluating the effectiveness of programs and service delivery in meeting the needs of all customers.

Only the highest qualified applicants will be considered.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes November 23, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

REFERENCE

Deputy City Manager (NC), JC:06080, ID# 63499, 11/06/2026, USM, MA, Benefits: Executive

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