Assistant City Manager

Assistant City Manager – City of Pearland

City of Pearland seeks an accomplished and forward‑thinking professional to serve as its next Assistant City Manager—a key member of the City’s executive leadership team. The Assistant City Manager will help guide a thriving, high‑performance organization serving one of Texas’s 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 works closely with department directors, the City Manager, and the City Council to implement the City of Pearland’s strategic priorities, advance organizational effectiveness, and align resources with the City’s 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 service.

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 $210,000 to $240,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience). Benefits include 100 % employer‑paid health insurance for employees and 60 % coverage for dependents, four weeks of paid executive leave, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, a vehicle allowance, and retirement benefits through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 7 % employee contribution and a 2:1 City match.

• Submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter to 65th North Group at
• Final date to receive applications:
  January 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CT.
• Questions:
  Dave Ross, 65th North Group –  or .
• Download the 65 North Group Assistant City Manager Brochure.
• Applications submitted through the City of Pearland’s website will not be reviewed.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Law Practice