Deputy City Manager #JR100358

City of Peoria, Arizona; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick leave

Wellness Program

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

The City of Peoria, AZ is seeking a dynamic Deputy City Manager to lead transformative organizational change across key departments. The ideal candidate will bring energy, confidence, and emotional intelligence to build trust and credibility at all levels.

Experience guiding centralized corporate functions is highly valued. Strong leadership and financial acumen are essential, with a focus on improving efficiency and moving strategic initiatives forward.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public or business management, public or business administration, or related field.
• Nine years of progressively responsible managerial experience.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire.
• ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization through transformation and change management.
• Drive centralization of corporate functions and improve efficiency across departments.
• Build trust and credibility with all levels of the organization.
• Plan and guide strategic initiatives to advance operational performance and service delivery.
• Oversee Finance & Budget, Human Resources, Information Technology, Office of Communications, and Office of Innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s degree in public/business management

Job description

Education

• Equivalent to a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business management, public or business administration, or a related degree or equivalent.

Minimum Requirements

• Equivalent to a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business management, public or business administration, or a related degree or equivalent.

Experience

• A minimum of nine years increasingly responsible managerial experience.

Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire.

PREFERRED/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION(s)

• ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM)

Tell me more......

The City of Peoria is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader in the incoming Deputy City Manager. The successful candidate will bring the energy, confidence, and emotional intelligence to lead meaningful organizational change, while building trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.

The ideal candidate will be driven to achieve results and motivated by opportunities to make the organization stronger. Rather than maintaining the status quo, this individual will bring a continuous improvement mindset, actively identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen operations, and move key organizational initiatives forward. Of particular importance will be experience participating in or leading the centralization of corporate functions, and the ability to successfully guide Peoria through similar efforts.

Peoria is looking for a confident and capable executive who understands both their strengths and opportunities for continued growth. The successful candidate will be approachable, open to feedback, willing to listen, and comfortable giving others credit. They will lead with authenticity and demonstrate the self-awareness necessary to build strong, productive relationships.

This role requires a leader with a high level of emotional intelligence who understands how to work effectively with different personalities, perspectives, and leadership styles. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and relationship builder who can quickly establish credibility, navigate complex conversations, build consensus, and bring people together around shared organizational goals.

While previous government experience is welcomed, it is not essential. More important is a strong record of executive leadership and organizational transformation. The ideal candidate will be financially astute and comfortable evaluating the financial and operational impacts of executive-level decisions. An information technology background is also highly desirable.

Ultimately, Peoria is seeking a leader who can see the bigger picture while effectively moving initiatives from concept to implementation, someone who can thoughtfully challenge the status quo, collaboratively lead change, and inspire others to move the organization forward.

This Deputy City Manager Will Oversee The Following Departments

• Finance & Budget
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Office of Communications
• Office of Innovation

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees:

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.

• Paid Holidays (12 days per year)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick leave
• Personal Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Benefits Presentation 2026
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Public Safety Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Major Medical insurance (PDF)
• Employer Provided Basic Life Insurance Program
  • Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employer Provided Dental Insurance
• Employer Provided Short Term Disability
• Employer Provided Vision (PDF)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Care FSA Overview(FSA)
    • Health Care FSA Carryover
  • Dependent Care FSA Overview
• Optional Accident Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Hospital Indemnity Insurance (PDF)
• Optional Pet Plan (PDF)
• Employee Assistance Program (PDF)
• Tuition Assistance Program (PDF)
• Direct Deposit
• Wellness Program