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Chief Performance Officer

Chief Performance Officer

LargoLargo, FL, US
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Chief Performance Officer

Are you a strategic, data-driven public sector leader who thrives on building a high-performance culture, driving enterprise-wide budget and performance initiatives, and aligning resources with organizational priorities? If so, the City of Largo may be the perfect fit for you. We're seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking leader who is :

Experienced in developing KPIs, dashboards, and data-informed practices that support decision-making at all levels. Passionate about overseeing operating and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets, including long-range financial planning and forecasting. Collaborative and skilled at facilitating executive and City Commission conversations that connect data, dollars, strategy, and community input. This is more than a positionit's an opportunity to shape how resources fuel innovation, efficiency, and impact for the Largo community.

The City of Largo is working with an outside agency - SGR for this recruitment - please do not apply through this website, please apply directly on the SGR website. For more information, contact : Doug Thomas, Executive Vice President Recruitment & Leadership Development DouglasThomas@GovernmentResource.com C : 863.860.9314

The Chief Performance Officer oversees the strategic planning, budgeting, performance management, procurement, intergovernmental relations, and sustainability. The OPB plays a key role in aligning enterprise strategy with operations. Reporting to the Assistant City Manager, the Chief Performance Officer will :

Advance the LarGOALS performance and data program into an enterprise-wide performance system

Lead the city's performance-based budgeting and strategic planning initiatives

Oversee operating and capital budget development

Supervise procurement, contract management, and grant strategy

Foster innovation and accountability across all levels of the organization

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Leadership

  • Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic plan
  • Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
  • Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
  • Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
  • Leads the design, development, and implementation of performance measurement and data analysis tailored to execute the City's Strategic Plan
  • Leads and facilitates a priority-driven budget process that emphasizes consensus, collaborative decision-making, and strategic plan alignment
  • Identifies opportunities for improving organizational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and service performance
  • Assesses the current state of performance management within the organization by examining existing strategies, learning about what has and hasn't worked to date, and surfacing perceptions, misconceptions, and potential challenges
  • Collaborates with staff to define purpose, role, and vision for moving the organization's performance management system forward
  • Facilitates leadership development work in budgeting and performance management at all levels of the organization, including with executives and elected officials

Management

  • Effectively oversees assignments and priorities within team member portfolios to ensure the timely execution of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
  • Follows existing City of Largo and industry best practices procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
  • Provides strategic advice to the City Manager in the preparation of the annual operating budget and capital improvements program and other major organizational changes
  • Directs operating and capital budget development to further the implementation of Strategic Plan goals and objectives
  • Provides direction for intergovernmental relations, sustainability and resilience, and grant-management activities Citywide
  • Assists in Citywide policy and procedure development that enhances operational efficiency and customer service while mitigating operational risks
  • Oversees the City's procurement and contract management functions
  • Hires, supervises and evaluates key department staff

    • Technical

  • Reviews research projects, procedural, and administrative studies; evaluates results and recommends appropriate actions to the City Manager
  • Evaluates proposals for new programs and services
  • Consults with team members to review work requirements and status of work; assists with complex or problem situations; provides direction, advice, and technical expertise
  • Provides strategic direction in pursuit of local, regional, and national partnerships and funding opportunities to leverage resources and implementation of new or improved programs
  • Communicates City goals and progress towards those goals both internally and externally

    • Team Skills

  • Supports honest and transparent decision-making
  • Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
  • Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

    • Performs related work as required.

    EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS : As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and / or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's Degree required (Master's Degree preferred) in Business or Public Administration or a closely related field and ten (10) years of experience in public administration, including five (5) years of recent management / supervisory experience in local government budgeting
  • Additional training and professional development in the areas of change management, process improvement (Lean / Six Sigma), public finance, or performance management is preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership development training, such as Leadership ICMA, Certified Public Manager, or a similar program
  • Valid Driver's License

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Ability to apply extensive knowledge of budgeting, strategic planning, organizational improvement, and administrative management to municipal government
  • Thorough knowledge of organizational theory, innovation, and motivation
  • Ability to be persuasive in oral and written reports
  • Ability to write and present clear, concise reports, memos, directives, and speeches
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials, department directors, the public, and subordinates
  • Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate the work performed by subordinate employees in various fields and ability to prepare informative reports
  • Demonstrated ability to consider input on an issue; being flexible and forward-thinking regarding resolution of issues
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, identify, and execute appropriate action relative to operations / organizational situations or circumstances presented

    • WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Work Environment : 95% inside a climate-controlled building and 5% outside, which includes driving.

    Physical Requirements : The essential functions of the job require sitting approximately six (6) hours per day, standing approximately one (1) hour per day, and walking approximately one (1) hour per day. The job requires frequent fine manipulations, grasping, repetitive motion, and light lifting / carrying of items weighing up to 15 pounds. On rare occasions, the work requires bending / stooping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, and moderate to heavy lifting / carrying of objects weighing 45 pounds and over.

    Sensory Requirements : Hearing : Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person, on the phone, and in meetings. Speaking : Ability to communicate orally with others in person, on the phone, and while giving formal presentations to groups. Seeing : Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, read fine print, and operate a motor vehicle.

    Driving Requirements : Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

    Technology : The work requires the ability to operate phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software. The work also requires proficiency with

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