The City of Sacramento is seeking a City Manager. The City Manager serves as the chief executive officer of the municipal government, appointed by the City Council. This charter officer role encompasses comprehensive oversight of city operations, policy implementation, and strategic leadership across all departments. The next City Manager will be a visionary, principled, and resilient executive who brings both a fresh perspective and the proven capability to lead a large, complex, and politically nuanced organization. This individual must be a true leader—not just a skilled administrator, but a force for cultural renewal, institutional trust-building, and strategic economic and community advancement.

City of Sacramento
City Manager
Location: Sacramento, CA
Salary: $273,211 - $420,684
Filing deadline: June 30, 2025
APPLYSalary: $273,211 - $420,684
Filing deadline: June 30, 2025
Recruiter:
Pamela Derby
Manager/Executive Recruiter
[email protected]
916-471-3126