Explore Unit Manager Jobs

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.

What Does a Unit Manager Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Unit Manager Salary and Career Opportunities

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.

Find Your Next Unit Manager Role

Search current Unit Manager openings on Ladders and review each listing for salary, location, qualifications, and job scope. Set up a profile and explore opportunities that match your leadership background and preferred industry.

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$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a leading company driving product innovations. As the Project Manager, you’ll oversee complex projects, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful launches while optim...

Barrie, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Champion operational excellence in care management by leading multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance, and driving impactful healthcare outcomes across diverse clinical programs and initiatives...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$160K - $175K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance customer success for high-value enterprise accounts, fostering long-lasting partnerships, driving engagement, and optimizing retention while managing a high-perfo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive materials management excellence by overseeing inventory, quality, and delivery processes. Collaborate with operations to optimize production plans and ensure compliance with industry standards w...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Manage the Behavioral Health Utilization Management team, ensuring compliance with standards while optimizing patient care processes. Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and quality of...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, driving project success through effective planning, execution, and communication. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver integrated solutions while o...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the optimization of intelligence collection by strategically assessing gaps, enhancing methods, and employing data analytics to drive informed decision-making and actionable insights for intellig...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage diverse K-12 construction projects from planning to closeout, ensuring effective communication, project coordination, and adherence to budgets and schedules while maintaining quality and safety...

4 weeks ago

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

$113K - $165K *

Inspire quality excellence as you lead continuous improvement initiatives, ensure compliance with quality standards, and manage quality functions to drive operational success in a manufacturing settin...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $165K *

Champion quality by leading the quality strategy for a manufacturing facility. Drive compliance with standards and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product excellence while fostering a st...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading process improvement initiatives and managing a dedicated team to ensure high standards in production and compliance, while fostering a culture of safet...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $110K *

Deliver strategic management of affordable multi-family properties, ensuring optimal operations, budget development, and effective team leadership while maintaining high standards of tenant satisfacti...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K *

Lead the management of a large residential community by overseeing operations, engaging with residents and Board members, and ensuring effective financial and vendor management while fostering strong...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion the Electromechanical Production team by leading daily operations, prioritizing tasks, optimizing resources, and enhancing workflow efficiency while ensuring safety, quality, and continuous e...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $215K *

Join a team that's dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative quality management. Lead initiatives in digitization and AI analytics to achieve zero-defect performance and drive co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of discovery operations by leveraging your legal expertise and leadership skills to enhance service delivery and team performance, ensuring top-quality results and efficient workflows...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by managing QA resources, capacity planning, and governance for client services. Serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring quality delivery and continuous improvement...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of People Operations by leading strategic HR initiatives, enhancing employee experiences, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced tech environment while managing and developing a dedi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Empower the research enterprise by ensuring operational excellence, enhancing communication, and managing complex administrative processes within an academic health system. Collaborate with leaders to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $160K *

Lead the establishment and sustainability of enterprise data governance practices, ensuring data quality and compliance across multiple functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define standards and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Drive enterprise data governance practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and processes that enable trusted data for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Drive enterprise data governance practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and processes that enable trusted data for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion operational excellence by leading training support for mission readiness. Oversee all aspects of training management, personnel coordination, and mission execution within a dynamic environmen...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $135K *

Empower our resource management efforts by coordinating staffing and deployment activities, ensuring optimal talent alignment for projects. Drive operational efficiency and enhance client delivery thr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $135K *

Champion resource management by coordinating staffing and deployment activities, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring optimal talent alignment for project success across the Consulting servi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Unit Manager?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.