General Manager - Sun Prairie Utilities

The City of Sun Prairie is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as our General Manager of Sun Prairie Utilities. The General Manager is responsible for overall operations, regulatory compliance and financial management of the Utility. This person shall possess strong leadership abilities, develop collaborative relationships with utility staff, city staff, vendors and contractors. Must be a visionary leader who has the ability to develop and implement a strategic plan.

This position will manage the activities of employees of Sun Prairie Utilities. The individual will facilitate Utility Commission oversight and governance decision making by providing information and perspectives relative to utility operations, industry data and trends, and policy recommendations. Major responsibilities include utility operations, oversight of regulatory compliance and initiatives, development of a strategic plan, development of staff, financial management, capital plans, negotiation of purchased power and distribution agreements, and the development and implementation of policies and procedures. This position reports to the City Administrator and the Sun Prairie Utility Commission under the direction of the Sun Prairie Common Council.

The starting salary for this position is $203,000 - $225,000, determined by experience and qualifications.

We’re not just offering a job; we’re offering a career with a commitment to your well-being. As an employer of choice, Sun Prairie delivers an exceptional benefits package to support you and your family.

• Generous Time Off
• Family Support: Paid parental leave (6-weeks) and paid caregiver leave (2-weeks).
• Health & Wellness: Top-tier health and dental insurance with 0% employee contribution to premiums! Plus, we focus on physical and mental health through our employee assistance program and our employee clinic.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed mostly in an office setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college majoring in engineering, finance or business administration or an equivalent combination of applicable education and experience with a public or private utility.
• Additional education in management or similar applicable field and professional certification desired.
• Master’s degree or additional license/certifications like CPA, PE, etc. are preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years progressive managerial and administrative experience in a public or private utility.

To apply, please visit www.cityofsunprairie.com/jobs. Applicants should attach a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 608-825-1174 or HumanResources@cityofsunprairie.com.

The City of Sun Prairie is committed to advancing equity, honoring our diverse identity, and creating an inclusive culture. These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do. Keep us accountable to this mission and join us in this commitment to a thriving Sun Prairie, as you live, work, and play.

This position will remain open until filled with the first review of applications on March 28, 2025.