Unit Managers lead teams and oversee the day-to-day performance of a defined department, facility unit, or operating area. Depending on the industry, the role may focus on patient care, production, customer service, or business operations. Browse vetted Unit Manager opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and field, but commonly include setting team priorities, managing staffing and schedules, monitoring budgets and performance, maintaining quality and safety standards, and improving processes. Unit Managers also communicate goals, coach employees, resolve operational issues, and report results to senior leadership.
Employers often seek experience leading teams, strong communication and organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to use data to guide decisions. Requirements may include a relevant degree, professional credentials, or industry-specific experience. Healthcare, manufacturing, and other regulated environments may require specialized training or licenses.
Compensation depends on industry, location, organization size, scope of responsibility, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional positions paying $100,000 or more, offering a place to explore senior Unit Manager roles and related leadership opportunities. Compare job requirements and responsibilities to find positions aligned with your experience and career goals.
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$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...
3 weeks ago
$144K - $180K *
Oversee a portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring project delivery aligns with business goals. Champion best practices, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement in project management...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance service delivery, drive sales performance, and ensure compliance. Engage with stakeholders to foster growth and innovation while managing reso...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead facility operations by overseeing maintenance, managing contractors, and driving improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Ensure safety and efficiency while supporting long-term growt...
4 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Elevate your career by leading cross-functional projects, ensuring timely deliverables and driving process improvements through collaboration and expert project management methodologies...
3 weeks ago
$97K - $114K *
Drive data management excellence by overseeing records, configuration, and database systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and optimize processes while supporting cybersecurity initiativ...
2 weeks ago
Senior Principal Product Manager, GenAI Distribution Solutions – PA-DSR-Q4-4
$140K - $190K *
Reimagine client interaction as a Product Manager leading AI-driven initiatives. Manage product roadmaps, enhance client relationships, and drive innovation in a dynamic business. Shape strategies tha...
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Senior Principal Product Manager, GenAI Distribution Solutions – PA-DSR-Q4-4
$140K - $190K *
Transform the client experience as a Product Manager, leading product roadmap efforts and enhancing alternatives solutions. Collaborate with teams to drive feedback and implement initiatives that alig...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Program Manager - Hub Operations
$90K - $110K *
Contribute to the success of pharmaceutical programs by managing client relationships, overseeing daily operations, and driving performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure program execution...
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$75K - $105K *
Tackle comprehensive project management for onboarding HME providers, driving digital transformation across healthcare. Collaborate strategically, enhance platform adoption, and leverage data insights...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive successful project delivery by leading complex hardware and software implementations. Collaborate with stakeholders and internal teams to ensure alignment, risk management, and quality execution...
4 weeks ago
$70K - $90K *
Transform operational excellence by leading a team in a fast-paced fulfillment center, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while meeting critical delivery timelines and driving continuous impro...
1 week ago
$125K - $169K *
Lead the charge in enhancing customer success initiatives by driving engagement, optimizing processes, and fostering strong relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$72K - $87K *
Drive excellence in patient care as a Unit Manager, leading a dedicated nursing team. Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to ensure quality service, foster positive relationships, and attract top...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Deliver full project lifecycle management, ensuring timely, within-budget software and hardware project delivery while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing customer satisfaction across var...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential by leading project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Oversee cross-functional teams while managing risks and resources in a dynamic envir...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $115K *
Lead the charge in optimizing production efficiency and team performance while managing a diverse workforce. Drive quality standards and ensure adherence to policies in a fast-paced industrial environ...
1 week ago
$135K - $150K *
Manage project execution by ensuring safety, budget compliance, and quality. Lead cross-functional teams, engage with stakeholders, and drive project progress while mitigating risks and resolving conf...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care and staff development. As a Shift Manager, you'll oversee hospital operations, manage resources, and support frontline staff, ensuring efficient...
1 week ago
Service Delivery Manager (SDM)
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee managed IT services, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while acting as the primary liaison between cl...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Take ownership of operational excellence by managing a diverse team overseeing 1.8 million square feet of facilities. Drive high performance, ensure effective communication, and foster collaborative r...
6 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Optimize surgical operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality patient care, and implementing effective systems. Collaborate with staff and management to enhance service delivery in a f...
Yesterday
$85K - $110K *
Lead the execution and enhancement of data quality practices in Pension Services, ensuring accuracy and compliance across member administration and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Innovate operational efficiency by leading contract lifecycles and document management. Enhance compliance and automate workflows using AI for rapid growth. This builder's role offers insights into a...
3 weeks ago
Integrated Systems Project Manager
$95K - $115K *
Lead project initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction while managing cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge warehouse automation solutions w...
2 weeks ago
What is a Unit Manager?
A Unit Manager oversees a specific department, facility unit, or operating area, guiding its team and managing day-to-day performance. The exact scope depends on the employer and industry.
What does a Unit Manager do?
Typical duties include managing staff and schedules, setting priorities, monitoring budgets and performance, maintaining quality and safety standards, and communicating results to leadership.
What qualifications are needed for Unit Manager jobs?
Requirements vary. Employers commonly value leadership experience, communication and organizational skills, and relevant industry knowledge. Some roles require a degree, professional credential, license, or specialized training.
How much do Unit Managers earn?
Pay varies based on industry, location, experience, and the role's scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Unit Manager opportunities.
Where can I find Unit Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Unit Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Check each posting for compensation details and qualifications.