Town Manager — Strategic Leader for Growth & Services

Maine Town & City Managers Association; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Westford, MA is seeking a proactive, seasoned municipal leader to serve as its Town Manager. This full-service community operates under Open Town Meeting with a five-member Select Board, supported by two assistant town managers and a strong department head team.

The ideal candidate has at least seven years of senior municipal administration experience, with expertise in operating and capital budgeting, long-range financial planning, major facilities and infrastructure initiatives,

Qualifications

• Seven years or more of senior-level municipal administration experience.
• Experience with operating and capital budgeting and long-range financial planning.
• Leadership in major facilities and infrastructure initiatives and staff development.
• Collaboration with elected officials, boards, committees, employees and residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead Westford through capital needs and long-term financial sustainability.
• Advance economic development and strengthen the tax base.
• Oversee operations, budgets and service delivery to residents.
• Develop and implement strategic priorities with elected officials and staff.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial planning

Facilities management

Leadership

Labor relations

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's in Public Administration

Job description

The Town of Westford, MA is seeking a proactive, seasoned municipal leader to serve as its Town Manager. This full-service community operates under Open Town Meeting with a five-member Select Board, supported by two assistant town managers and a strong department head team.

The ideal candidate has at least seven years of senior municipal administration experience, with expertise in operating and capital budgeting, long-range financial planning, major facilities and infrastructure initiatives,