The City of Wichita is seeking a City Manager who is a visionary leader, embodies integrity, trust, and transparency. The next City Manager will balance traditional management with flexible, forward-looking approaches while building confidence among the City Council, staff, residents, and business community.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate unwavering credibility and integrity, provide steady leadership in complex situations, and exercise bold, creative decision-making under pressure. They will unite diverse perspectives through a collaborative style that creates opportunities for shared services and partnerships. With proven experience in problem-solving within complex organizations, the City Manager will bring innovation, vision, and forward-thinking strategies to guide Wichita’s long-term future.
Engagement with citizens and business leaders will be central to this role, ensuring the city’s progress reflects community needs and aspirations.
Wichita offers the chance to lead a city large enough to be nationally relevant yet personal enough for leadership to make a lasting difference. With a vibrant downtown, strong transportation system, and outstanding quality of life, Wichita is a welcoming and innovative community. Following the retirement of the current City Manager after 17 years of service, the city is poised for its next era of growth and opportunity.