Program Manager Iii - Economic Development Department

management opportunity

the city of stockton is seeking a highly motivated, business‑minded, and customer‑focused professional to fill the position of program manager iii within the events & parking division. This is a dynamic and fast‑paced leadership role suited for a candidate who thrives in an operational environment focused on continuous improvement, growth, and service excellence.

under the direction of the events and parking manager, program manager iii provides leadership and day‑to‑day management of the city of stockton’s parking authority while supporting broader divisional and enterprise initiatives. The position oversees parking operations, programs, and plays a key role in advancing capital improvement projects, divisional fiscal management, and performance‑driven business practices. Responsibilities include implementing and overseeing policies and procedures;

developing, administering, and negotiating contracts and agreements; coordinating closely with internal departments and external partners; and supporting strategic objectives related to parking, event venues, special events, and marina and boat launch operations.

this is an at‑will (unclassified/unrepresented) position. Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the city will be referred to the hiring department. Applicants who fail to fully complete the online application/supplemental questionnaire or provide the required documentation (proof of education) will be subject to rejection.

prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

under administrative direction, performs a variety of professional level duties and responsibilities for implementation of citywide strategic programs, including operational and/or other complex analyses; performs related duties as assigned.

incumbents in this management level classification are responsible, in addition to the above, for directing and managing compliance by departments with the policies and procedures of the program(s) under the supervision of this class. Work is done under the direct authority of the city manager or departmental senior management due to the critical nature of the policies and programs. Assignments allow for a high degree of autonomy and administrative decision making in their execution.

This class is distinguished from the general administrative support classes in that the duties relate specifically to administration of specialized programs.

• plans, organizes, directs, and controls programs and projects with citywide implications; provides expert professional assistance to city management staff.
• reviews and enforces administrative policies, procedures, and operations; ensures that internal and externally imposed program requirements are met.
• develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, and work standards.
• supervises staff, planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work; participates in the selection of staff and provides for their training and professional development.
• provides staff leadership and technical assistance to task forces, citizen advisory committees, commissions, or boards; confers with and provides technical assistance to city departments in areas of responsibility.
• prepares a variety of periodic progress and special reports related to programs and activities.
• represents the city in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional, business and community organizations and the public.
• prepares recommendations for annual grant and program budgets; and/or provides input for and prepares various grant applications or annual performance report of activities.
• may confer and negotiate with developers and property owners relative to the acquisition and disposition of property and improvements; may draft project contract language and performance specifications.
• monitors legislation and developments related to areas of responsibility; evaluates their impact on city operations and programs; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
• performs related duties as assigned.