Top 6 Town manager Jobs in Wake County Nc

Chief of Staff
Town of Holly Springs —Holly Springs, NC
- $148,545.98 - $222,818.97 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Office
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
10h
Bass Lake Manager
Town of Holly Springs —Holly Springs, NC
- $74,829.60 - $112,244.40 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- English
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
10d
Economic Development Director
Zebulon, NC —Zebulon, NC
- $105,654 - $158,481 a year
- Full-time
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
10d
Town Attorney
Town of Apex, NC —Apex, NC
- $180,000 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Management
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
IT Technician I
Town of Holly Springs —Holly Springs, NC
- $66,631.00 - $99,946.51 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
6d
Transportation Engineer
Town of Apex, NC —Apex, NC
- $87,474.19 - $107,141.42 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave

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Chief of Staff

Town of Holly Springs -
Holly Springs, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$148,545.98 - $222,818.97 a year
10 hours ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Task prioritization
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

The Town of Holly Springs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Town of Holly Springs is searching for a Chief of Staff to serve in the Town Manager's Office. The role’s core focus areas include organizational leadership, enterprise project management, operational excellence, and execution of strategic priorities. The role is responsible for coordinating departments, driving cross-functional initiatives, improving organizational performance, and ensuring accomplishment of the Town Manager's and Council priorities. Stated another way, the position is a “chief implementation officer”—ensuring strategic initiatives are delivered, organizational change is managed effectively, and internal service/support departments operate effectively to advance public-facing public service departments’ business goals within appropriate policy and legal frameworks.

This position focuses on internal organizational excellence, while Assistant Town Managers lead operational departments, external public service delivery, and external stakeholder relationships. The Chief of Staff is a member of the Town Manager's Executive Leadership team.

Reports to: Town Manager
Direct Reports:

Finance Director
Budget, Innovation & Strategy Director
Human Resources Director
Chief Information Officer

Position Description
The Chief of Staff serves as the Town Manager's principal advisor on organizational effectiveness, strategic plan execution, and enterprise operations. The position provides executive leadership for internal service departments while ensuring Town-wide strategic initiatives are successfully implemented through effective project management, organizational alignment, change management, and continuous process improvement.
The Chief of Staff serves as the integrator across departments – translating strategic priorities into measurable action, removing organizational barriers, improving operational performance, and fostering collaboration among departments.
The position oversees the Town's internal administrative services including Finance; Budget, Innovation & Strategy; Human Resources; and Information Technology while promoting innovation, operational excellence, and a high-performing organizational culture.
For a fast-growing municipality such as Holly Springs, the Chief of Staff leadership position focuses on organizational capacity, complementing operational leadership in public service delivery. As growth increases the complexity of finance, workforce planning, technology, and strategic execution, the Chief of Staff becomes the executive responsible for ensuring that internal systems evolve alongside public service demands.
The Chief of Staff ensures that major initiatives are executed effectively, enterprise functions remain aligned, and internal operations continuously improve.

The work schedule is business hours with occasional evenings and weekends. The anticipated hiring range is $148,545.98-$177,000 depending on qualifications (Grade SLT 2).

**Please note, this posting will have a max of 50 applicants and will close once capacity is reached.**

Essential Responsibilities

Executive Leadership

Serve as a strategic advisor to the Town Manager on organizational priorities.
Lead attainment of Town Council strategic initiatives.
Coordinate enterprise-wide initiatives involving multiple departments.
Monitor progress toward strategic plan objectives.
Ensure accountability for execution of organizational priorities.
Prepare executive analyses and recommendations for the Town Manager.
Council business agenda development

Organizational Effectiveness
Lead efforts to improve organizational performance through:

Business process improvement
Lean government initiatives
Service delivery optimization
Organizational design
Operational assessments
Productivity improvement assessments
Application of AI within the organization and customer-facing engagements
Continuous improvement initiatives
Identify opportunities to eliminate duplication, reduce administrative burden, and improve customer service.

Strategic Initiative Management
Serve as executive sponsor for high-priority initiatives including:

Strategic Plan development and execution
Organizational transformation projects
ERP implementation
Technology modernization and optimization
AI and digital transformation
Process redesign
Organizational restructuring
Cross-departmental initiatives
Develop implementation plans, establish milestones, monitor progress, and resolve organizational obstacles.

Change Management
Lead organizational change by:

Developing change management strategies, including the application of models such as ADKAR
Building organizational readiness
Supporting leadership through transitions
Facilitating communication plans
Monitoring organizational adoption
Reinforcing desired behaviors
Measuring the impact of change management efforts

Internal Services Leadership
Provide executive oversight for:
Finance

Financial stewardship
Internal controls
Financial reporting
Long-range financial planning
Contracting/procurement process streamlining

Budget, Innovation & Strategy

Budget development
Budget analysis
Strategic planning
Performance management
Organizational analytics
Innovation initiatives
Pursuit of grant opportunities
Long-range budget planning
Departmental business planning

Human Resources

Talent strategy
Workforce planning
Leadership development
Employee engagement
Organizational culture
Succession planning
Recruitment
Benefits management

Information Technology

Digital transformation
Cybersecurity
Enterprise systems
Technology investments
AI strategy
Data governance

Executive Project Management
Provide executive oversight of major organizational initiatives by:

Establishing governance structures
Managing executive steering committees
Prioritizing organizational resources
Tracking execution progress
Resolving cross-department issues
Reporting results to executive leadership and Council

Organizational Collaboration
Promote collaboration across departments through:

Cross-departmental leadership teams
Cross-functional working groups
Shared services
Standardized business practices
Knowledge sharing
Enterprise decision-making

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

Local government administration
Municipal budgeting and finance
Strategic planning
Organizational development
Change management
Human resources management
Information technology governance
Performance management
Project management methodologies
Continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence)
NC municipal government
Conflict resolution strategies

Skill in:

Executive leadership
Strategic thinking
Organizational analysis
Facilitating organizational change
Executive communication
Relationship building
Conflict resolution
Executive decision-making
Process improvement
Data analysis
Public presentations
Team development
Local government budgeting and financial management

Ability to:

Lead without direct authority
Influence executive leaders
Manage competing priorities
Build organizational consensus
Execute complex initiatives
Translate strategy into action
Navigate political environments
Foster innovation
Enhance organizational culture
Develop future leaders
Present effectively to various internal and external audiences

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Policy, Finance, Management, or related field.
10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience
At least 3-5 years in executive or senior management
Experience leading multiple departments or enterprise initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree (MPA, MBA, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or related field) strongly preferred.
Experience in local government preferred, especially within North Carolina

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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