Senior Level Assistant City Manager Jobs

Senior level assistant city manager jobs place experienced professionals at the center of municipal operations, owning policy implementation, cross-departmental coordination, and the leadership decisions that shape how a city delivers services. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 21% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Burns & McDonnell, Amazon, and UCB hiring at this level now.

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Open roles63
Top stateMissouri
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityKansas City, MO
Work type79% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Internal Audit Manager - Financial Institutions Advisory (New York City)
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Internal Audit Manager - Financial Institutions Advisory (New York City)
Huron Consulting Group
New York, New York
Accounting
Audit
Compliance & Risk
$125k - $192k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
5,001-10,000

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Translational Critical Materials / UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Translational Critical Materials / UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Doctoral degree
5,001-10,000

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PROFESSOR, CMCE Distinguished Chair in Translational Critical Materials Processing / UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
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PROFESSOR, CMCE Distinguished Chair in Translational Critical Materials Processing / UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Doctoral degree
5,001-10,000

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Project Mgr Prin - Project Mgr Staff
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Project Mgr Prin - Project Mgr Staff
American Electric Power
Shreveport, Louisiana
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$116k - $178k/yr
Associate's degree in computer science
10,000+

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Sr Delivery Mgr, Intl Theatrical Post, Amazon MGM Studios Movies Post Production
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Sr Delivery Mgr, Intl Theatrical Post, Amazon MGM Studios Movies Post Production
Amazon.com
Culver City, California
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
$93k - $160k/yr
Music mastering
10,000+

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Senior Level Assistant City Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell21
  • Amazon4
  • UCB2
  • Lam Research2
  • Lockheed Martin2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services23
  • Energy5
  • Healthcare & Medical Services4
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
  • Retail3

Senior Level Assistant City Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level assistant city manager job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have already led major municipal initiatives, managed departmental budgets, and supervised professional staff. A strong application highlights outcomes you owned, not just responsibilities you held. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, intergovernmental relations, or capital project oversight gives candidates a clear edge. A master's degree in public administration or a related field is common among competitive applicants.

Which companies hire senior level assistant city managers?

Companies hiring senior level assistant city managers right now include Burns & McDonnell, Amazon, and UCB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes primarily from mid-size to large municipal governments, regional authorities, and public sector organizations managing complex service portfolios.

Are there remote senior level assistant city manager jobs?

Yes, though most assistant city manager roles require regular on-site presence given their operational and community-facing nature. About 21% of senior level assistant city manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those arrangements typically apply to policy, planning, or administrative functions rather than frontline city operations.

What makes an assistant city manager role senior level?

Senior level assistant city manager roles are defined by independent ownership of city-wide functions, not just support of them. These positions set priorities across departments, represent the city manager's office in high-stakes negotiations or council interactions, and mentor junior administrative staff. The scope extends beyond day-to-day operations to long-range planning, budget authority, and direct accountability for service delivery outcomes.

Which industries hire the most senior level assistant city managers?

Senior Level assistant city manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Energy, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under sustained public accountability, require experienced administrators to manage growth or infrastructure demands, and rely on senior leadership to coordinate across elected officials, departments, and community stakeholders.