Chief Asset Management Officer (Manager III)

Position Summary The Chief Asset Management Officer (Manager III) leads the City’s enterprise-wide Asset Management Office and is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the systems, policies, and practices that ensure the long-term health, reliability, performance, and financial sustainability of the City’s physical assets and infrastructure. This position manages a complex organizational unit through supervisory staff, exercises discretion in policy development and resource allocation, and ensures citywide alignment of asset management standards, capital planning, and lifecycle strategies. What You’ll Do Enterprise Asset Management Strategy & Policy Leadership Leads the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of citywide asset management policies, standards, and practices. Establishes enterprise risk, condition, and lifecycle frameworks aligned with Council direction and citywide plans. Initiates code, policy, or administrative rule changes related to asset management. Organizational Unit & Staff Management Manages the Asset Management Office through subordinate supervisors and professional staff. Develops unit strategic plans, work plans, goals, and performance measures. Leads staff hiring, training, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations. Capital Planning & Financial Oversight Directs the development of long-term capital renewal forecasts, risk‑based prioritization models, and lifecycle cost analyses. Manages unit budget planning, forecasting, and monitoring; allocates resources to achieve program outcomes. Reviews and approves consultant or vendor contracts supporting asset management planning. Citywide Coordination & Executive Advising Coordinates asset management activities across bureaus to ensure consistent standards, practices, and expectations. Advises on asset risks, performance, and investment needs. Represents the Asset Management Office in Council sessions, community meetings, and intergovernmental forums. Performance Reporting & Data Governance Oversees enterprise asset data standards and asset information systems. Ensures transparent reporting of asset condition, performance, and capital needs. Guides the integration of asset data into enterprise dashboards and decision‑making tools. Other Duties Supports emergency response planning related to critical asset failures. Participates in regional or intergovernmental infrastructure and asset management coalitions. Conducts special studies and analyses as requested. Ideal Candidate Profile Accountable – Sets clear expectations, measures performance, takes full ownership, and holds others responsible. Collaborative – Active listener, open to diverse perspectives, fosters teamwork and collective problem‑solving. Communicative – Skilled and confident communicator, engages effectively with employees, public, and elected officials, ensuring clarity, trust, and responsiveness. Integrity – Leads by example to create a culture of honesty, respect, and professionalism. Service‑Oriented – Committed to public service, engages with the community, strengthens public trust and confidence. Minimum Qualifications Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in asset management, capital planning, infrastructure program management, or related field. Four (4) years of experience supervising staff or managing programs within a complex organization. Experience developing long‑term asset management strategies, including capital renewal forecasting, lifecycle cost analysis, budget management, resource allocation, and consultant contract oversight. Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures; initiating changes and updates to code, policy, and regulations. Experience coordinating cross‑functional asset management initiatives, providing strategic guidance to executive leadership, and representing organizational interests in public and intergovernmental settings. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field. IAM Certificate or Diploma in Asset Management. Professional Engineer (PE) License. Management experience working for a public agency. Experience managing municipal operations during periods of significant growth and development. Experience overseeing performance and analytics systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Portland