Town of Hudson Interim Town Manager

Town of Hudson; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Hudson seeks an Interim Town Manager for a six-month assignment (January–June 2027). This full-time role (37.5 hours/week) will provide forward-looking leadership, oversee finances and operations, and guide the town through a transition as it prepares the FY2028 budget.

Reporting to the Select Board, the candidate will coordinate department operations, ensure continuity of services, and present a balanced budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Several years of municipal leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts municipal finance, open meeting laws, and Town Meeting governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide forward-thinking leadership and financial/operational oversight.
• Assemble and present a balanced FY2028 operating budget.
• Coordinate departmental operations during the transition period.

Skills

Municipal leadership

Strategic financial oversight

Forecasting and budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Public Administration (preferred)

Job description

The Town of Hudson is seeking an Interim Town Manager for a temporary assignment lasting approximately six months, from January through June 2027. This will be a full-time position requiring 37.5 hours per week. The salary will be negotiable based on experience.

Serving a community of approximately 20,000 residents in Middlesex County, the Interim Town Manager will provide forward-thinking leadership and strong financial and operational oversight. The successful candidate will help maintain service continuity and coordinate departmental operations during a transition period. A critical task will be assembling and presenting a balanced FY2028 operating budget.

Reporting to a five-member Select Board and performing duties established by the Town Charter, the position requires a bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree in public administration is preferred. Candidates should also have at least several years of municipal leadership experience and knowledge of Massachusetts municipal finance, open meeting laws, and Town Meeting governance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Town of Hudson is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… The Town of Hudson does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Town of Hudson encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.