City of Cupertino CA - Assistant City Manager
City of Cupertino CA - Assistant City Manager
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Job Description
The City of Cupertino is seeking a collaborative leader to be the next Assistant City Manager (ACM). This role is pivotal in supporting the City Manager by planning organizing and directing the services and activities for the City Managers Office and overseeing key citywide projects and initiatives. The ACM coordinates across the organization to ensure alignment with the City Councils priorities as outlined in the City Work Program.
Reporting directly to the City Manager the ACM will play a key role in driving operational efficiency crossdepartmental cooperation and overseeing vital functions and special projects. The ACM will oversee largescale projects strategic communication and other citywide initiatives.
The ACM will identify opportunities for improvement and guide the implementation of changes that enhance overall performance and service delivery. The ACM will regularly assess the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods including work distribution support systems and internal reporting structures. With multiple direct reports the ACM will oversee the development management and administration of departmental budgets ensuring the effective allocation of resources to meet the Citys goals.
In partnership with the City Manager the ACM will also assist in implementing key directives and policies across departments. They will guide department heads ensuring that projects and programs are completed successfully on time and in alignment with the Citys longterm vision. The ACM will be a key figure in creating a collaborative environment among department heads encouraging them to work together in resolving both organizational and community challenges.
Additionally the ACM will coordinate the development and administration of the Citys budget and Capital Improvement Program assisting with budget forecasting and ensuring the costeffectiveness of programs and projects. They will represent the City on various intergovernmental committees task forces and commissions addressing city management and assigned program matters. By staying abreast of legal regulatory technological and societal changes the ACM will ensure that the City remains compliant and adapts to new trends and innovations.
The next Assistant City Manager will serve as a vital link between the City Manager City Council department heads and the community. They will have the opportunity to prepare and present staff reports respond to public inquiries and complaints and serve as a spokesperson for the City at various community events and meetings. This position requires a proactive and dedicated individual committed to enhancing the quality of life for the Citys residents.
The City of Cupertino has approximately 207 City employees and an adopted FY 2025 budget of $146.6 million.
Priorities
- Develop and maintain a strong working partnership with the City Manager lead and coordinate the work of the City Managers Office and work closely with department directors.
- Partner with the IT Director and Administrative Services Director to support the organizations transition to a new ERP system through effective implementation to provide better data and systems to the City.
- Oversee and track the Citys implementation of the City Councils goals and priorities (City Work Program).
- Lead key negotiations with City partners.
- Serve as a liaison to outside organizations that provide services to City residents and represent the City and City Manager as needed.
The Successful Candidate
The City of Cupertino is looking for a strong competent local government leader with the ability to build relationships foster collaboration and lead special projects within the organization. This executivelevel position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and help shape the future of the City by supporting change initiatives and special projects that align with organizational and community goals.
The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and collaborative leader who excels in fostering effective team interactions and is adept at guiding staff teams to achieve their objectives while maintaining high standards of service delivery. This individual will have a deep understanding of administrative principles and practices including goal setting program development implementation and evaluation. With a strong foundation in leadership principles and strategic plan implementation the successful candidate will have substantial experience in local government or a similar environment with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and leading teams.
The Assistant City Manager will be a key player in the strategic leadership of the City helping to execute the longterm vision alongside the City Council City Manager and department heads. This role will involve developing and maintaining strong lines of communication with all stakeholders including the City Manager the executive team department staff residents businesses and other public and private partners.
The successful candidate will be able to:
- Build Relationships: Develop and maintain active productive relationships across the organization ensuring that legal and operational issues are communicated effectively and resolved with practical timely solutions.
- Provide Strategic Advice: As a trusted advisor support the City Manager in shaping and executing the Citys longterm goals.
- Drive Change and Collaboration: Proactively foster a culture of collaboration and positive change promoting teamwork across departments and with external stakeholders.
- ProblemSolve and Execute: Take initiative manage projects effectively and ensure results while keeping a keen focus on deadlines and deliverables.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and effective communicator capable of providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and City staff. They will have the ability to work cooperatively with the City Manager and City Council providing staff support and implementing policies with tact initiative and independent judgment. The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing and implementing goals objectives practices policies procedures and work standards that align with the Citys vision and mission.
Overall the successful Assistant City Manager will be a dynamic and innovative leader who can represent the City with a variety of stakeholders. They will be committed to continuous improvement staff development and employee engagement ensuring that the City remains responsive and adaptive to the needs of its residents and businesses. This individual will be dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the Citys community through effective management and strategic planning.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include any combination of education training and experience equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration public policy finance or a related field and nine 9 years of administrative experience within local government five 5 of which must be in a management capacity. Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Drivers License is also required.
Preferred qualifications include a masters degree in public administration or other field and experience working effectively in a multicultural welleducated highly engaged community. Demonstrated experience leading crossdepartmental teams special projects strategic planning initiatives and improving system and services to better serve community needs is also preferred.
Form of Government
The Cupertino City Council operates under a councilmanager form of government with five elected members serving fouryear terms. The Council selects a Mayor and Vice Mayor annually at a special meeting each December with consecutive terms prohibited for these leadership roles. This system blends elected officials policymaking with professional City management to represent residents and guide Cupertinos development.
Inside The City Managers Office
In 2025 City Council adopted six overarching goals linked below to provide a framework for the Citys priorities.
- Public Engagement and Transparency
- Transparency
- Housing
- Quality of Life
- Sustainability
- Fiscal Strategy
In March the City Council held a GoalSetting Workshop to reaffirm its commitment to its goals. These are intended as a twoyear work program. The City Council reviews them every two years and may adopt the same goals or revise them as needed.
The City Council goalsetting and strategic planning process is paramount to provide a framework for the Citys priorities City budget and the twoyear City Work Program. This process ensures that the Citys efforts are aligned with the goals set by the City Council and are important to the Cupertino community.
The Community
Cupertino is located against the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains at the west end of worldfamous Silicon Valley 42 miles south of San Francisco. Encompassing 13 square miles the City is rich in opportunity culture and sunshine. As one of the most prestigious cities to live and work in the Bay Area Cupertino is a progressive and diverse community for residents businesses and visitors and is committed to becoming a model multicultural community for the 21st century.
This worldrenowned city is a center of innovation where corporate headquarters blend with treeshrouded residential neighborhoods that climb into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountain range. This is the incredible backdrop for living and working in Cupertino. Home to many wellknown hightech companies like Apple Inc. Cupertino offers a thriving business climate for startups and established companies alike.
Quality schools and the proximity to technology jobs make Cupertino a desirable location for a highly educated and culturally diverse population. More than 60 percent of residents aged 25 years or older have a bachelors degree or higher. Winner of numerous state and national awards for excellence Cupertino public schools are widely acknowledged to be models of quality instruction. The City is also home to De Anza College one of the top community colleges in the area.
Ask a dozen Cupertino residents what they love most about our community and youll likely get a dozen different answers. Tranquil hometown. Stellar public schools. Great tech jobs. Vibrant cultural blend. Stunning mountain vistas. Terrific services for youth and seniors. Uplifting recreation opportunities. Amazing center of Apple Inc.s universe. Inspirational arts scene. Diverse restaurants. Accessible retail shops. Friendly people. There is so much to love about the special quality of life that sets Cupertino apart in Silicon Valley.
Quick Facts
- Population: 57285
- Median Household Income: $231139
- Median Home Value: $2000000
- Median Age: 41.3
All demographic information was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected hiring range is $260000 $320000 depending on qualifications with an excellent benefits package. Learn more about our options and employeebased benefits here.
How to Apply
Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning May 19 2025.
Questions
Please direct questions to Catherine Tuck Parrish at and Niayla Hairston at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
