Deputy City Manager: Lead Transformation & Innovation

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

Job summary

The City of Peoria is seeking a dynamic Deputy City Manager to lead organizational change and build trust across all levels of the organization. This role requires strategic leadership, emotional intelligence, and the ability to guide centralization efforts while maintaining fiscal prudence.

Ideal candidates bring executive leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of transforming public-sector operations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience: A minimum of nine years increasingly responsible managerial experience.
• Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements: Valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire.
• ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee City Manager departments: Finance & Budget, Human Resources, Information Technology, Office of Communications, Office of Innovation.
• Provide leadership for organizational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Guide centralized corporate functions and drive implementation of major initiatives.
• Build credibility and strong relationships across the organization and with external partners.

Education

Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration

Job description

The City of Peoria is seeking a dynamic Deputy City Manager to lead organizational change and build trust across all levels of the organization. This role requires strategic leadership, emotional intelligence, and the ability to guide centralization efforts while maintaining fiscal prudence.

Ideal candidates bring executive leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of transforming public-sector operations.