Deputy City Manager - Strategic Initiatives

Helpful Resources:

• 2025 City Budget
• Economic Development Strategic Plan
• 2024 Economic Development Economic Profile
• Citywide Strategic Plan 2024-2028
• A Video from City Manager, Jason Rogers

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Commerce City is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as Deputy City Manager – Strategic Initiatives, who will work in partnership with our recently filled Deputy City Manager – City Operations to support the City Manager’s organizational philosophy of innovation and execution of essential municipal services. These critical leadership roles will work together to oversee Strategic Initiatives and City Operations, ensuring the city’s continued success in fostering a thriving, innovative, and supported community. Working closely with the City Manager, City Council, and department leaders, this individual, in partnership with the Deputy City Manager – City Operations, will help shape the future of Commerce City through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and commitment to community engagement.

The Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives will be responsible for advancing the city’s long-term vision by leading citywide initiatives, innovation, and policy development. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can identify emerging trends, drive strategic planning efforts, and build cross-sector partnerships that position Commerce City for sustainable growth and success. The ideal candidate will leverage their years of experience and intuition as an influential strategist capable of aligning city priorities with community needs and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead strategic planning efforts and citywide initiatives.

• Support the development and strengthening of intergovernmental affairs with partners across the public and private sectors.

• Foster collaboration and innovation across departments.

• Develop performance measurement frameworks for city initiatives.

In partnership with the Deputy City Manager – City Operations, this role will serve as the thinking and strategic engine of the city while working with department leaders and the executive leadership team to set them up for thoughtful and data-informed action and execution. In addition, this role also collaborates to support critical municipal delivery, budget management and fiscal accountability, and public safety coordination and infrastructure planning. The ideal candidate for this position will possess a deep understanding of strategic planning and operational management, as they may be asked to support the responsibilities of the Deputy City Manager – City Operations and the City Manager in their absence.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a passionate driver of culture and impact. These visionary leaders possess a deep understanding of municipal government, strategic planning, and operational management. They will be collaborative, forward-thinking, and highly effective communicators who can engage with elected officials, City staff, and community stakeholders. Finally, the ideal candidate will have the experience to lend their expertise to key transformative projects like Victory Crossing adjacent to the Colorado Rapids stadium.

ABOUT THE CITY

Commerce City is one of Colorado’s fastest-growing and most dynamic communities, with a current population of over 70,000, which is expected to grow to over 82,000 in just 10 years. Known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and a multitude of opportunities for economic prosperity, the city has a clear vision for growth and development with the modernization of the city’s Comprehensive Plan. This growing and vibrant community deserves public service professionals who are up to the challenge of meeting its needs and providing a quality community for a lifetime.