Profession

City and Regional Manager

Designer of urban and regional development

Fields of activity | City and Regional Manager

As a city and regional manager, you’ll coordinate the economic, social, and infrastructural development of cities or specific regions. Your goal is to enhance the quality of life, for instance, by promoting affordable and sustainable housing or by planning development strategies to attract businesses to particular areas.

Key aspects of your work as a city and regional manager involve supporting the growth of cities and regions while ensuring that residents feel comfortable in their environment. To achieve this, you’ll implement a variety of projects and evaluate their success. Cooperation with political entities, business, and the local and regional population will also be essential.


Personal requirements | City and Regional Manager

  • Interest in cities, municipalities, or regions
  • Strategic thinking
  • Strong communication skills and creativity
  • Enjoy working with people
  • Organizational talent and presentation skills

Path to the profession | City and Regional Manager

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Potential jobs | City and Regional Manager

As a city and regional manager, you’ll spend most of your time in an office, while also attending external appointments, public events, and meetings with various interest groups. Employment opportunities can be found in public administrations, regional associations, and municipalities. Additionally, urban, regional, and municipal planning companies or planning offices, as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), offer numerous exciting career prospects.