Assistant City Manager

The City of Pearland seeks an accomplished and forward-thinking professional to serve as its next Assistant City Manager -a key member of the Citys executive leadership team who will help guide a thriving high-performance organization serving one of Texass most dynamic communities.

Reporting directly to the City Manager the Assistant City Manager provides strategic direction and executive oversight for multiple City departments and programs. The role requires an ability to balance operational excellence with visionary leadership ensuring City priorities and community expectations are met through collaboration innovation and accountability.

This position will work closely with department directors the City Manager and the City Council to implement the City of Pearlands strategic priorities advance organizational effectiveness and align resources with the Citys long-term goals. The successful candidate will foster an environment that empowers employees strengthens interdepartmental coordination and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and customer addition to day-to-day leadership responsibilities the Assistant City Manager will serve as a trusted advisor on citywide initiatives-helping shape policies manage complex projects and ensure the City of Pearland continues to deliver exceptional services to its residents businesses and regional partners.

The City of Pearland offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to attract and retain top municipal leadership talent. The starting salary range for this position is $210000 to $240000 ( commensurate with qualifications and experience) . The City provides a fantastic benefits package that includes 100 percent employer-paid health insurance for employees and 60 percent coverage for dependents . The selected candidate will also receive f our (4) weeks of paid executive leave a comprehensive suite of professional development opportunities tuition reimbursement vehicle allowance and more. Retirement benefits are provided through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) featuring a 7% employee contribution and an exceptional 2 : 1 City match.

For consideration please follow the application instructions below. Applications submitted through the City of Pearlands website will not be reviewed .

• Interested candidates should apply immediately by submitting a comprehensive resume and cover letter to 65th North Group at .
• The deadline to apply is January 5 2026 at 5 : 00 p.m. CT.
• Questions may be directed to 6 5t h North Group Dave Ross at or .
• 65 North Group Assistant City Manager Brochure

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience,Fashion Retail,Hospitality Experience,Assistant Manager Experience,Basic Math,Management Experience,Math,Business Management,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management,Retail Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1