Mayor’s Strategic Initiatives Lead

City of Cleveland, OH; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland seeks a Senior Advisor to the Mayor to support executive leadership in advancing strategic priorities and strengthening City government. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Senior Advisor will lead high-priority initiatives requiring cross-department coordination and collaboration with external stakeholders, translating priorities into action and measurable results.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished, collaborative leader with strategic instincts and a track record of

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading complex initiatives and organizational change.
• Ability to build cross-departmental alignment and momentum.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills.
• Experience working with executive leadership on high-priority projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-priority, citywide initiatives on behalf of the Mayor and executive leadership.
• Turn priorities into actionable goals, roles, and strategies.
• Solve organizational challenges and remove barriers to service delivery.
• Bring people together to build trust and alignment across departments.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance shared goals.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

The City of Cleveland seeks a Senior Advisor to the Mayor to support executive leadership in advancing strategic priorities and strengthening City government. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Senior Advisor will lead high-priority initiatives requiring cross-department coordination and collaboration with external stakeholders, translating priorities into action and measurable results.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished, collaborative leader with strategic instincts and a track record of