Full-time · On-site
City Manager
This is a high-profile executive role leading a premier Silicon Valley residential community known for its natural beauty and academic excellence. The position demands a blend of rigorous financial stewardship and sophisticated community diplomacy. It is a rare opportunity to manage a stable, affluent municipality with a focus on preserving local character while navigating modern land-use challenges.
City of Saratoga · Saratoga, California, United States · Posted 22 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-profile executive role leading a premier Silicon Valley residential community known for its natural beauty and academic excellence. The position demands a blend of rigorous financial stewardship and sophisticated community diplomacy. It is a rare opportunity to manage a stable, affluent municipality with a focus on preserving local character while navigating modern land-use challenges.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Directing all municipal operations and department heads
- Implementing City Council policies and strategic initiatives
- Managing the city's financial health and annual budget
- Overseeing complex land-use and urban planning projects
- Engaging with a diverse and active resident base to ensure responsive service
Essential
- Minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible municipal government experience
- At least 3 years as a City Manager OR 6 years as an Assistant City Manager OR 8 years as a high-level Department Head
- Thorough understanding of municipal budgeting and fiscal management
- Expertise in land-use planning and community-driven planning processes
- Proven track record of leadership in a multicultural environment
Preferred
- Experience working in a high-wealth or prestigious residential community
- Advanced degree in Public Administration or related field
- Strong background in community engagement and public relations
Key Skills
Fiscal conservatismInclusive leadershipStrategic urban planningInterpersonal communicationConflict resolutionOperational managementCultural sensitivity
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Annual salary up to $365,000
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Generous medical insurance contributions
- Dental and vision coverage
- Auto allowance
- Deferred compensation matching
- Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
Next step
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