Senior Manager Jobs

Explore Senior Manager opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to lead teams, programs, and business functions. Senior Managers turn strategy into execution, guide people and resources, and help deliver measurable results. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including Senior Manager jobs across a range of industries and specialties.

What Does a Senior Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by company and function, but Senior Managers commonly set priorities, oversee daily operations, manage budgets and timelines, and develop team members. They may lead cross-functional initiatives, improve processes, evaluate performance, and communicate progress and risks to executives and other stakeholders.

Common Senior Manager Specialties

Senior Manager titles appear in areas such as product, engineering, marketing, finance, operations, human resources, sales, and project or program management. The scope of the role depends on the organization: some Senior Managers oversee a specialized team, while others coordinate work across departments or regions.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for relevant functional expertise, a record of delivering business outcomes, and experience leading teams or complex projects. Strategic thinking, clear communication, sound decision-making, stakeholder management, and the ability to coach and motivate others are valuable across many Senior Manager roles. Specific requirements may include industry knowledge, technical skills, or professional credentials.

Find Your Next Senior Manager Role

Compare Senior Manager openings by industry, specialty, location, compensation, and level of responsibility. Review each listing for its qualifications and expectations, then tailor your résumé to highlight leadership impact and measurable results. Browse vetted professional jobs on Ladders to find opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

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$100K - $125K *

Drive strategic partnerships and enhance client value through innovative solutions and operational excellence, focusing on business growth and client satisfaction in a hybrid workspace...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at building strategic relationships with CPG sales organizations, driving innovative commercial models and data strategies to enhance revenue growth and client satisfaction in a dy...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $118K *

Optimize client performance by leading a dynamic Paid Search team, driving strategy and execution for major accounts while fostering talent development and achieving KPI improvements in a fast-paced d...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $118K *

Lead the charge in optimizing paid search strategies while managing a talented team. Drive client performance and revenue growth through innovative digital marketing solutions, ensuring professional d...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $221K *

Drive the global strategy for the mechanical category, optimizing sourcing and supplier relationships while managing procurement planning and execution across teams to enhance supply chain resilience...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $123K *

Elevate your career as a strategic advisor to mid-market clients, driving growth and revenue. Manage your own portfolio, build lasting partnerships, and uncover new business opportunities in this dyna...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $164K *

Join a team that enhances accounting efficiency through strategic program management and month-end close processes. Foster collaboration across functions, drive process improvements, and optimize peop...

Washington, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to strategic leadership in engineering management, aligning execution with business goals. Drive portfolio success, enhance client satisfaction, and empower teams to optimize performance in...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $182K *

Design and deliver impactful training programs to enhance sales capabilities, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive effective onboarding and co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Transform payroll operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multi-state payroll processes while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in a fast...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate client success by managing post-sale relationships, driving implementations, and leading executive engagements. Transition from hands-on project management to strategic account leadership...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive growth in industrial gas solutions, leveraging your expertise in manufacturing processes and customer engagement to identify opportunities and enhance operational efficien...

Georgia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion the strategic management of a clinical diagnostics portfolio, focusing on clinical chemistry and immunoassay. Drive supplier relationships, optimize performance, and lead growth initiatives w...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $157K *

Drive the vision and strategy for Sales and Service GTM systems, leading cross-functional initiatives and optimizing Salesforce technologies to enhance operational efficiency and modernize legacy syst...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$107K - $180K *

Drive impactful sales systems solutions by optimizing workflows and integrations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data accuracy and system reliability, ensuring sales teams have the tools th...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $140K *

Lead a dynamic software engineering team, ensuring quality delivery and operational excellence while fostering collaboration across business units and driving innovation in energy efficiency solutions...

Ithaca, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex projects with clarity and control. Drive client success through effective management of scope, budget, and timelines while fostering collaboration across diverse...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $158K *

Shape the future of audience data strategy by developing scalable products, enhancing targeting capabilities, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive data access and compliance in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$115K - $165K *

Lead the commissioning of critical facilities by managing project life cycles, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Drive project success through effective co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving sales excellence through data-driven insights and incentive compensation management. This role enhances operational scalability and supports field teams with analytics, repo...

Plymouth Meeting, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $125K *

Take ownership of safety initiatives across multiple construction sites, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to educate and implement best practices while con...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in cost management for a large-scale data center program, ensuring timely project delivery and budget adherence while engaging stakeholders and maintaining commercial controls in a dyn...

Frederick, MDRemote

1 week ago

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

$61K - $122K *

Optimize product delivery by bridging business needs and technical teams, leading requirement gathering, defining user stories, and ensuring alignment with stakeholders to enhance Epic EHR capabilitie...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform business operations by partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives, enhance decision-making, and execute scalable processes in a high-growth SaaS environment...

Itasca, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $173K *

Help us drive strategic project planning and AI adoption across teams, ensuring clear objectives and strong follow-up. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance visibility and efficiency in...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Manager do?question toggle

    A Senior Manager leads a team, function, or major initiative, translating business goals into plans and results. Common duties include setting priorities, managing resources, developing employees, and communicating with stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are common for Senior Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the role, but employers commonly seek relevant functional experience, a history of delivering results, and demonstrated leadership. Some openings also require specialized technical knowledge, industry expertise, or professional credentials.

  • How much do Senior Manager jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by industry, location, employer, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary details and compensation information.

  • What industries hire Senior Managers?question toggle

    Senior Managers are hired across industries including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and professional services. Opportunities are also available in specialties such as marketing, operations, product, engineering, and human resources.

  • How can I find the right Senior Manager job?question toggle

    Narrow your search by specialty, industry, location, and compensation. Compare the scope and requirements of each listing, and tailor your résumé to show leadership experience and measurable achievements.