City Manager

City Manager - City of Goodyear, Arizona

Join to apply for the City Manager role at City of Goodyear. The City of Goodyear, Arizona, is seeking a City Manager to lead a full-service municipal organization delivering a comprehensive range of services through 16 departments, overseeing a total annual budget exceeding $1.2 billion, and supporting a workforce of 1,442 staff. Reporting to the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager provides executive leadership across municipal operations, service delivery, major initiatives, and long‑range planning.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a municipality known for strong service delivery, disciplined fiscal planning, and a culture grounded in collaboration and responsiveness. Home to approximately 123,000 residents, Goodyear stands at a pivotal moment, with major opportunities ahead as it thoughtfully balances growth, infrastructure investment, and long‑term sustainability. The City continues to prioritize the values most important to its residents, including being a safe and desirable place to live and raising a family, along with access to robust City services, community resources, and recreational options.

The ideal candidate is a relationship‑centered leader who is open, accessible, and trusted, communicating frequently and transparently, building alignment across differing perspectives, and strengthening partnerships with residents, businesses, staff, and regional stakeholders. They should also bring both strategic vision and operational excellence, with the ability to lead leaders, deliver results, and help shape the future of the organization and the community.

It’s a Great time to be in Goodyear!

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The hiring salary for this position is $325,000 – $375,000 DOE/DOQ,
PLUS a competitive benefits package.

For first consideration, apply by February 9th by completing an application and attaching your cover letter (recommended) and resume at:

View the WBCP Job Board:

• Round one virtual interview will take place on March 6th
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• Round two in-person interviews will take place on March 21st
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• 866-929-WBCP (9227) – toll‑free

Director

Full‑time

Management and Administrative

Government Administration