KRW Associates LLC Mountain Village, CO, USA
Town Manager Mountain Village, CO
The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned executive-level professional seeking a new challenge and a rewarding career.
The Town Manager serves as the chief administrative officer for the Town of Mountain Village, CO and functions under the administrative direction of the Mayor and Town Council.
The Town Manager leads the analysis, development, implementation and coordination of all Town policies and programs; directs the activities of assigned departments and ensures all departmental activities align with the Town’s strategic and community goals.
The Town Manager upholds and actively champions the Town's values, fostering an organizational culture of accountability, respect and service excellence.
The Town Manager is expected to maintain a visible, accessible and engaged presence in the community, with a shared understanding that "community" encompasses Town residents, second homeowners, visitors, the business community and regional partners alike.
The Town Manager serves as the primary liaison between the Town Council and Department Directors, fostering collaborative relationships, improving organizational cohesion and ensuring clear, consistent communication across all levels of the organization.
The Town Manager is responsible for policy development and administration, organizational leadership and departmental oversight, Town Council and Board relations and community stakeholder engagement.
The Town of Mountain Village operates under a mayor-council form of government. The Town Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor, with the consent of the Town Council.
The Ideal Candidate - The ideal candidate will embody and operate with the following skills, principles and attributes.
Collaborator, Connector and Coalition-builder- It is critical that the Town Manager be a collaborator, connector and coalition builder and must have a proven track-record of negotiating complex business arrangements and building collaborative working relationships with key partners.
Strategic Leadership / Vision- A leader with a strategic vision and genuine ideas for the future of Mountain Village. Holds a long-term view, while recognizing operational realities. Brings the energy and drive needed to execute plans and complete projects.
Integrity & Trust- A person of integrity who leads with fairness, objectivity and a high standard of conduct. Is trusted by the staff, elected officials, regional partners and the community.
Inspirational & People Focused Leadership- An inspirational leader with excellent people skills. One who attracts, develops and retains an outstanding committed team. Earns authentic loyalty and respect — not mere compliance. Sets a clear organizational vision and creates opportunities for meaningful professional development.
Results Focused- Translates Council direction and community priorities into clear, measurable goals to drive intended results. Holds people accountable, fairly and consistently. Reconciles Council-set and staff-set goals into one cohesive plan.
Community Minded / Cultural Fit- One who genuinely embraces Mountain Village- a small, high-elevation resort community. Seeks to serve long-term. Understands and is comfortable with the realities of living in a relatively isolated mountain community for themselves, staff and family. Simply put, one who is a “good fit” for Mountain Village.
Thoughtful & Transparent Communicator- Listens intently and communicates clearly. Is comfortable addressing Council, staff, the public and key stakeholders, both when the message is positive and when difficult.
Politically Savvy & Diplomatic- Navigates the dynamics of governance and competing interests gracefully. Builds — and rebuilds — trust across municipal partners, the resort/TSG, regional neighbors and a diverse resident base.
Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency- Possesses strong financial skills and sound operational judgment. Proven experience with overseeing budgets, finance and major capital projects. Works in tandem with the finance team to negotiate and structure complex financial deals. Collaborates with department heads to ensure operational efficiency and continuous process improvement.
Experience with Complex Stakeholder Environments- Proven success building and sustaining professional relationships across interdependent public and private bodies, ideally in a resort, regional or multi-jurisdictional context.
Project & Priority Oversight- Owns major multi-stakeholder initiatives at a strategic level — sets priorities, anticipates obstacles and ensures staff has the information and resources to keep deliverables on track. Trusts directors and staff to execute the details. “Serves as the conductor of the orchestra-not a player.” A leader, not a micro-manager.
Emotional Intelligence- Relates authentically across a wide range of stakeholders with varying roles, positions and influence within the organization and community.
Responsive- Ensures timely thoughtful responses and follow-up, taking into account staff workloads, budget realities and other priorities.
Curious & Adaptable– Continually learns and tests new approaches, without letting adaptability substitute for sound judgement and leadership experience. Grows and evolves as a leader/manager.
Compensation & Benefits - Salary Range: $211,463 - $306,621
The Town offers an extensive benefit package.
*Colorado Employer Benefits Trust (CEBT) is a self-funded, governmental multi-employer trust that provides employee benefits for over 450 public entities with over 37,000 employees and dependents across Colorado.