Hiring Range: $240,000-$275,000 (DOQ)

The Janesville (population 66,000) seeks an experienced City Manager who is visible, engaged, and approachable leader who thrives on building relationships and bringing people together around common goals. The successful candidate is an exceptional communicator who values transparency, accessibility, and collaboration, and is equally comfortable engaging with residents at a community event, discussing strategic priorities with the City Council, or supporting employees throughout the organization.

This leader combines strategic vision with operational excellence and possesses the judgment, political acumen, and financial management experience necessary to lead a complex municipal organization. The ideal candidate inspires trust through integrity, accountability, and follow-through while fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and service excellence.

Janesville seeks a leader who embraces community engagement, values employee development, supports responsible growth and economic development, and is committed to maintaining the high-quality municipal services that residents expect. Learn more about the City Manager role:

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field required.
Ten or more years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in local government or a similarly complex public-sector organization.
Demonstrated experience in organizational leadership, budget development and management, strategic planning, economic development, community engagement, and employee development.
Experience working effectively with elected officials, community stakeholders, and regional partners.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
International City/County Management Association Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) preferred.

How to Apply

Innovative Public Advisors (IPA) is conducting the executive recruitment process and providing Interim City Manager services. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. First review of applications will occur no later than July 24, 2026.

Please send a cover letter, resume, salary history, and professional references to Jay Shambeau at jay@public-advisors.com. Please direct questions to 262-355-6102.

Learn more at public-advisors.com/janesville

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