Description
The City of Portage, Michigan
City Manager
The City of Portage, located in Kalamazoo County, (population 49,975) is seeking the ideal candidate to lead their robust and thriving community. For many reasons, Portage is A Natural Place to Move!
This is a rare opportunity to serve Portage as their next City Manager. The City is home to Fortune 100 companies, incredible sandy beaches, the award winning Zhang Senior Center, premier public schools, 20 parks, 55 miles of pathways and a stable City Council who views their city manager in the truest sense of the council-manager form of government.
The next City Manager will serve with an unbridled passion to make Portage shine. A commitment to diversity, teamwork and calling Portage “home” are a recipe for success in Michigan’s gem.
Portage has built a reputation of excellence. Our next City Manager will inherit a community and staff that have earned their reputation.
Drive the bus. Don’t settle for just a seat.
Salary:
$200,000 - $225,000
To Apply:
To join the City of Portage team, please submit a cover letter, resume and five professional references by Friday, July 17, 2026 to Frank L. Walsh, Walsh Municipal Services, LLC. Applications will be received at [email protected].
The City of Portage is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
The City Council is seeking experienced municipal managers who possess a demonstrated track record of excellence. The ideal candidate will be a leader who prefers to drive the bus rather than sit back for the ride.
Our next city manager will be an authentic leader who has emotional intelligence and exemplary communication skills. Make Portage your home. Dive in and embrace one of the most coveted positions in Michigan.
