What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director - eCityGov Alliance position at City of Bellevue?
Strategic Leadership & Governance: Lead the Alliance’s strategic planning process in alignment with its vision, mission, guiding principles, and regional collaboration model. Advise, support, and collaborate with the Executive Board to ensure organizational strategy, policies, and decisions are informed, data-driven, and actionable. Ensure compliance with the Interlocal Agreement, Executive Board Bylaws, and all adopted governance policies. Program and Portfolio Management: Develop, implement, and continuously improve business plans for all authorized Alliance projects and service lines. Evaluate program performance and identify opportunities for innovation, efficiencies, and customer experience improvements. Monitor ongoing project work, resolve issues, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality digital services across agencies. Financial & Resource Management: Develop, manage, and oversee biennial budgets; ensure program operations remain within approved budget authority. Provide financial forecasting, reporting, and budget recommendations to the Executive Board. Oversee the City of Bellevue Service Level Agreement and other vendor relationships to ensure effective, cost-efficient delivery of technology and administrative services. Stakeholder Relations and Interagency Collaboration: Support partner and subscriber agencies in developing solutions to business or technical challenges. Maintain strong interagency relationships across diverse political and organizational environments. Represent the Alliance with professionalism to elected officials, agency leaders, regional partners, and community stakeholders. Communications and Organizational Transparency: Ensure transparent, timely, and effective communication across all levels of the organization, including the Executive Board, partner agencies, service delivery teams, and customers. Provide clear, concise updates and materials that support informed decision-making. Marketing and Outreach: Actively market Alliance products and services to municipalities, counties, and special districts to grow participation and adoption. Develop and execute marketing strategies that strengthen awareness, understanding, and value of Alliance programs. Promote the Alliance as a regional leader in cross-jurisdictional digital services, highlighting benefits such as efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer convenience. Cultivate relationships with current and prospective member agencies to expand the Alliance’s footprint and partnership base. Oversee creation of marketing materials, presentations, and outreach campaigns that support product visibility and engagement. Contract, Vendor, and Operational Oversight: Manage contracts and vendor relationships to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery. Ensure operational processes meet performance standards and support program goals
Strong program management skills including knowledge of project management principles and the ability to coordinate the work of others within deadlines. Ability to analyze complex technical, legal, policy or political issues and develop creative, cost-effective, feasible alternatives. Skilled in preparing and presenting budget proposals and create project plans that stay within approved budget limits. Ability to monitor work in progress, identify business and/or technical issues and develop coordinated action plans to ensure project success. Demonstrated skill in resolving conflicts and gaining cooperation among competing interest groups. Deep understanding of local political and governmental processes, functions, authorities, responsibilities, and issues related to governmental business systems and related information technology. Understanding of the regional political environment and sensitivities; ability to function effectively within that environment and to establish positive interpersonal relations with political and government officials. Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully, and persuasively, orally and in writing, to individuals and groups. Effective team collaborator who can build, support, and participate in high-performing, cooperative teams. Solid knowledge of information technology systems and project management, development, support, and related terminology. Ability to administer contracts with outside vendors and service providers. Experience managing complex interagency relationships; ability to work in an environment with indirect or ambiguous reporting relationships. Ability to adapt to changing environments and dynamics while inspiring confidence and good business sense.
Master's degree in business administration, public administration, information technology or related field. Bachelor's degree with equivalent relevant experience will be considered. Minimum 3-5 years' experience managing programs and budgets. Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and information technology initiatives.
The City is implementing a flexible/hybrid work policy that will allow staff to work remotely. Full-time remote work is not an option. Remote work for this position is subject to department's operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington.
Work Authorization: All applicants will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
Salary : $150,440 - $207,598