Township Manager: Steer Growth, Finance & Services

Montgomery County Association of Township Officials; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary $180,000+ per year

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Montgomery Township in Montgomery County, PA seeks an experienced Township Manager to serve as Chief Administrative Officer for a community of 26,210 with significant commercial activity.

The Manager leads Administration, Finance, Fire, HR, Planning, Zoning, Police, Public Works, Recreation and IT, reporting to a five-member Board of Supervisors. Requires a Bachelor's in Public/Business Admin or related field; a Master’s is preferred with 10+ years municipal management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public/Business Administration or related field required.
• Master’s degree strongly preferred; ICMA credentialing preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of direct municipal management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day township operations across all departments.
• Provide leadership and accountability under the Second Class Township Code.
• Attend day and evening Board of Supervisors meetings and liaise with authorities and committees.
• Develop, manage and balance annual operating and capital budgets of similar complexity.

Skills

Budget management

Public administration

Leadership

Labor relations

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public/Business Administration, Finance, Planning or related

Master’s degree in Public/Business Administration or related field

Job description

Montgomery Township in Montgomery County, PA seeks an experienced Township Manager to serve as Chief Administrative Officer for a community of 26,210 with significant commercial activity.

The Manager leads Administration, Finance, Fire, HR, Planning, Zoning, Police, Public Works, Recreation and IT, reporting to a five-member Board of Supervisors. Requires a Bachelor's in Public/Business Admin or related field; a Master’s is preferred with 10+ years municipal management experience.