Chief Performance Officer

Chief Performance Officer
City of Largo Performance & Budget (OPB) Office
 Largo, Florida
Wage/Salary: $150,000 – $160,000
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Date Closing: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Job Description

The City of Largo, FL seeks a strategic, data-driven public sector leader who can champion high-performance culture, lead enterprise-wide budget and performance initiatives, and align resources with organizational priorities to serve as their next Chief Performance Officer!

Largo, Florida, is a vibrant city of approximately 83,000 residents located in the heart of Pinellas County. Known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, welcoming community, and forward-thinking local government, Largo offers the feel of a tight-knit town with the amenities of a metropolitan area.

The City of Largo operates under a council-manager form of government, with a Mayor and six City Commission members. The City Manager oversees day-to-day operations and implements policy direction set by the Commission.

The Chief Performance Officer oversees the Performance & Budget (OPB) office and provides citywide leadership in strategic planning, budgeting, performance management, procurement, intergovernmental relations, and sustainability. The new Chief Performance Officer will report directly to the Assistant City Manager.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in local government budgeting, performance management, and strategic planning—ideally in a High-Performance Organization (HPO) environment. They will be a forward-thinking leader who fosters innovation, promotes accountability, and empowers their team to grow. The City seeks a candidate who is a skilled facilitator/collaborator who can lead both executive and Commission conversations that align data and dollars with strategy and community input.

REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in public administration
  • At least five (5) years of recent supervisory/management experience in local government budgeting
  • Valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED:

  • Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business, or related discipline
  • Experience with performance management systems, strategic planning, and Priority-Based Budgeting (PBB)
  • Professional development such as Leadership ICMA, Certified Public Manager (CPM), or similar program
  • Change management or process improvement certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
  • Experience with procurement systems, grant strategy, and “What Works Cities” certification

Largo offers a desired starting salary range of $150,000 – $160,000, based upon qualifications and experience.

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately; the application period will close as soon as desired candidates have been identified.

Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/chief-performance-officer/

For more information on this position, contact:

Doug Thomas, Executive Vice President – Recruitment & Leadership Development

DouglasThomas@GovernmentResource.com

C: 863.860.9314