Assistant Town Manager

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The Town of Acton is seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking municipal leader to serve as its next Assistant Town Manager. Reporting directly to the Town Manager, this position provides senior-level executive, administrative, and operational leadership, helps coordinate municipal operations, and advances major capital projects and Town-wide priorities.

Acton serves approximately 24,000 residents and values responsive municipal services, effective collaboration, and thoughtful long-term planning. The Assistant Town Manager will work closely with department heads, staff, boards and committees, consultants, and community partners to support the Town’s priorities.

About Acton’s Leadership Culture

The Town of Acton values collaborative, forward-thinking leadership grounded in professionalism, transparency, and service to the community. Department heads work together as a cohesive municipal leadership team, balancing departmental responsibilities with shared organizational goals.

The Town seeks a leader with sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex issues, build productive relationships, and translate priorities into results.

General Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Town Manager advises and assists the Town Manager on strategic, operational, intergovernmental, and community relations matters; coordinates across departments; and supervises assigned departments, personnel, projects, and consultants as designated by the Town Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing executive-level analysis, recommendations, and operational support to the Town Manager
• Coordinating departments and cross-functional initiatives to advance Town-wide priorities
• Overseeing assigned major capital and infrastructure projects, including consultant and contractor coordination, schedules, deliverables, and budgets
• Supporting effective internal and external communications and a collaborative organizational culture
• Representing the Town Manager on assigned boards, committees, and working groups
• Collaborating with finance staff on budget development, implementation, monitoring, and compliance
• Supporting grants, studies, performance measures, Town Meeting preparation, and improvements in service delivery

The next Assistant Town Manager will help advance important Town initiatives, including:

• Coordinating major facility and infrastructure improvements
• Supporting cross-departmental planning and organizational effectiveness
• Strengthening project oversight, accountability, and coordination with outside consultants
• Helping departments identify practical, cost-effective improvements to municipal services

This position may also be assigned to additional management responsibilities and serve as department head over various departments. Candidates selected to also serve as Finance Director may be eligible for increased compensation, to be determined based on the scope of responsibilities.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, communications, or a related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in a business environment or communications field; or any combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Municipal government experience; project management experience; master’s degree in public administration, business management, communications, or a related field.

Compensation

$130k-$175k annually depending on qualifications.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• HSA/FSA programs and retirement savings opportunities (457 plans)
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• $425 Fitness club reimbursement for employees enrolled in Town health insurance