Deputy City Manager - Strategic Leader for Kalamazoo

CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments); Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kalamazoo, Michigan, seeks an experienced Deputy City Manager to provide executive leadership and guidance in shaping the city’s strategic vision. This role partners with the City Manager to drive organizational priorities, policy development, and interdepartmental coordination.

Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in administration, ethics, and collaboration, with the ability to build consensus and lead through complex challenges for a high-performing city government.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible relevant experience.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership alongside the City Manager.
• Advise on organizational strategy and policy.
• Support department directors and strengthen employee culture.
• Build relationships with City Commission, employees, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Collaborative leadership

Communication skills

Policy advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The City of Kalamazoo, Michigan, seeks an experienced Deputy City Manager to provide executive leadership and guidance in shaping the city’s strategic vision. This role partners with the City Manager to drive organizational priorities, policy development, and interdepartmental coordination.

Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in administration, ethics, and collaboration, with the ability to build consensus and lead through complex challenges for a high-performing city government.