Deputy Town Manager

Job Description

The town of Shrewsbury is seeking an exceptional public sector leader to join its executive leadership team as the first Deputy Town Manager.

As a strategic advisor to the Town Manager, the Deputy Town Manager will lead the town’s Community Development and Human Services portfolio, advancing initiatives in housing, planning, economic development, and community well-being. The position oversees departments that enhance residents’ quality of life, including recreation, library, public health, veterans services, senior services, and other community programs, while managing complex budgets, leading cross-departmental initiatives, developing strategic policies, and building partnerships with residents, businesses, developers, nonprofit organizations, and regional and state agencies. The Deputy Town Manager also serves as Acting Town Manager when designated.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, visionary leader with a master’s degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, urban planning, community development, or a related field and at least ten years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in municipal or public sector management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Hiring Range: Starting at $180,000 annually (DOQ)

This is a unique opportunity to help lead one of Massachusetts’ premier communities. For more information, please review our full job posting here: shrewsburyma.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=108&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Deputy-Town-Manager-376