Director of Strategy

The City of Greeley is seeking a skilled and visionary public servant ready to transform the organization behind one of the fastest-growing communities in the country as its new Director of Strategy.

Established in 1870, Greeley has a population of 112,816 and sits on 49.8 square miles. Greeley’s population is projected to increase to over 135,000 residents by 2032 and is expected to grow to more than 200,000 by 2055. According to US Census data, the Greeley metropolitan statistical area (MSA) expanded from 252,825 to 328,981. The 30.1 percent increase makes it the fastest growing metro area in Colorado and the fourth fastest-growing metro area in the country.

Greeley is a home rule city and operates as a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor and six City Council members. The Mayor and two members are elected at large and four members are elected by wards. Council members serve staggered four-year terms, with the Mayor serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the policies for the operation of the Greeley government, while the Council-appointed City Manager has administrative responsibilities for city operations.

As the Director of Strategy for the City of Greeley, the new hire will lead the development and implementation of strategic planning and initiatives to advance the City’s goals, enhance public services, and promote economic and social development.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of driving change, improving workplace culture, and enhancing employee engagement. They must possess exceptional analytical and communication skills, but most importantly, the ability to effectively collaborate and influence others across the organization, even without a direct supervisory role.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in business management, organizational development, public relations, public administration, or a related field, with a master’s degree in public or business administration — or a degree in a technical field related to a municipal function — preferred.

Candidates should also have at least eight (8) years of experience in managing and leading strategic planning, policy analysis, or government administration, including four (4) at an executive level or in a management capacity. A solid history of consistent growth in a public or private agency, with an understating of guiding strategic direction and enhancing the quality of life for residents and businesses, is preferred, as is experience working with elected officials at the federal, state, or local level or as a public or private sector manager. Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the candidate with the required knowledge and skills for this position may be considered.

The salary range for this position is $169,900 to $198,600, depending on qualifications and experience.

Please apply online

For more information on this position contact:

Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President

LarryGilley@GovernmentResource.com

325-660-4208