Explore Location Manager Jobs

Location Managers find, secure, and oversee the places where productions, events, and business operations happen. The role can span film and television, live events, retail, hospitality, and other industries that depend on well-managed sites. On Ladders, explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and identify roles that match your experience and career goals.

What Does a Location Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry, but often include researching and evaluating sites, negotiating access and agreements, coordinating permits and logistics, and communicating with property owners, local authorities, vendors, and internal teams. Location Managers may also manage schedules, budgets, safety requirements, site operations, and contingencies to keep projects on track.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly value strong project management, negotiation, communication, budgeting, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of permitting, contracts, local regulations, and health and safety practices can be important. Many roles favor candidates with relevant industry experience, a record of managing complex sites, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.

Where Location Managers Work

Location Manager titles appear across several fields. In film and television, they help productions secure and run filming locations. In events, they coordinate venues and site logistics. In retail, hospitality, and corporate operations, they may oversee facilities, locations, or site portfolios. Review each posting carefully, since scope, travel expectations, and required expertise differ by employer.

Find Location Manager Jobs on Ladders

Browse Location Manager opportunities on Ladders to discover vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and work arrangements, then focus your search on positions that align with your industry background and next career step.

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$83K - $104K *

Collaborate effectively with project teams to manage workflows, deliverables, and communications, ensuring high-quality execution across all project phases in commercial and critical environments...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $295K *

Join a team that's redefining application security. In this pivotal role, you'll shape vulnerability management and mentor engineers, driving innovation and ensuring the safety of diverse cloud and Io...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Lead the evolution of our application security programs, driving vulnerability management and automation across a multi-product environment while mentoring teams and influencing security strategies to...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform geospatial data into impactful maps and applications, supporting intelligence operations. Collaborate with teams to analyze and visualize data, ensuring compliance with standards while enhan...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $295K *

Transform the landscape of application security by leading vulnerability management and developing innovative solutions across cloud, IoT, and corporate systems, while mentoring teams and ensuring the...

Seattle, WARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the growth of North America Field Marketing efforts by coordinating events and campaigns, aligning marketing initiatives with revenue goals, and managing vendor relationships to optimize bran...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Join us to lead strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize procurement operations while driving innovation and operational excellence. You'll partner with senior stakeholders to influence business o...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$135K - $150K *

Champion your career as you elevate regional event marketing through innovative strategies and exceptional execution, creating memorable experiences that align with brand goals across the West regions...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $125K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead large-scale healthcare projects, ensuring timely installation and customer satisfaction. Manage project scope, timelines, and resources while communicat...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $147K *

Lead a high-performing team to optimize Core HCM (Workday) and HR solutions. Collaborate across functions to enhance employee experience and deliver strategic initiatives aligned with business goals...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $120K *

Transform the retail landscape by leading site selection and expansion initiatives for a dynamic brand. Leverage your commercial real estate expertise to secure prime locations and cultivate relations...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Champion the successful delivery of complex tech and business initiatives. Lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality require...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $270K *

Shape the future of product management by leading strategic direction for key initiatives, driving execution through cross-functional collaboration, and optimizing outcomes via data-driven insights to...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance cross-functional project management efforts by leading strategic initiatives that drive business objectives and enhance care programs while ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $172K *

Take ownership of Virtual Construction Management for data center projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, manage VDC models, and drive project success through effective communication and co...

Alexandria, LARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic management of real estate transactions, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients through collaboration and innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative electrical designs for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with global teams on high-profile data center projects, enhancing your expertise in complex systems while enjoying a fl...

Arlington, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing sales solutions through technical expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop proposals, evaluate technologies, and manage multiple project...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$70K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial operations through meticulous month-end close processes, reconciliations, and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive efficiency and acc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing field installation activities, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating with project managers and stakeholders to drive successful project execution and adherence t...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage project costs, drive strategic initiatives, and foster relationships. Leverage your expertise in cost management to deliver value and support growth while mentoring o...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Empower teams by enhancing technical capabilities across multiple sites, driving operational excellence through hands-on training and support. Engage in troubleshooting and continuous improvement to e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$111K - $150K *

Transform product strategy and execution by leveraging data insights, leading cross-functional teams, and prioritizing customer needs to drive product success and business growth in a dynamic environm...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $165K *

Empower growth by serving as a trusted technical advisor for architects and engineers. Drive specifications and expand the A&E program while collaborating effectively to enhance client relationships a...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Location Manager do?question toggle

    A Location Manager identifies and oversees sites for productions, events, or business operations. Typical work can include site research, negotiations, permits, logistics, budgets, schedules, safety, and stakeholder coordination.

  • What industries hire Location Managers?question toggle

    Location Managers may work in film and television, live events, retail, hospitality, and corporate or facilities operations. Duties and job titles vary across industries.

  • What skills are important for Location Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek project management, communication, negotiation, budgeting, and problem-solving skills. Experience with permits, contracts, regulations, safety, or complex site operations may also be useful.

  • Do Location Manager jobs require travel?question toggle

    Travel requirements depend on the employer and role. Production and event positions may involve frequent travel or work across multiple sites, while other roles may be based at a particular location or office. Check each job description for details.

  • Where can I find Location Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse current listings and review each posting for compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications.