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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$107K - $199K *

Unlock insights at the intersection of technology and finance. In this role, you'll enhance cost transparency, evolve TBM practices, and drive FinOps capabilities, empowering leaders to make informed...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Innovate your career by developing PLC and HMI applications for high-speed packaging machinery. Collaborate with engineers to enhance automation and efficiency in automated control systems, ensuring r...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$151K - $209K *

Join us to lead financial management and accounting initiatives, advising key officials on cost accounting and resource valuation to enhance operational efficiency and support data-driven decisions wi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$102K - $209K *

Drive a high-performing team managing hardware installations and troubleshooting. Oversee network communications and data center operations, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement while collab...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety programs in a large warehouse environment. Lead initiatives, collaborate with management, and drive continuous improvements to ensure compliance and em...

Milton, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$125K - $140K *

Optimize multifamily real estate transactions by managing the due diligence process, coordinating with teams, and serving as a key liaison for acquisitions and dispositions to ensure smooth operations...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $140K *

Manage transaction processes for multifamily real estate acquisitions and dispositions. Lead due diligence, coordinate with teams across departments, and ensure effective communication with all partie...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $140K *

Manage multifamily real estate transactions by coordinating due diligence, working closely with cross-functional teams, and serving as the primary point of contact for buyers and sellers while ensurin...

3 weeks ago

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

$114K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading large-scale forestry and infrastructure operations, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and best practices across diverse regional projects while managing a dedica...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing audit quality and compliance. Leverage your expertise to guide assurance professionals, implement quality management practices, and influence the future of ou...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Transform maintenance operations by leading teams, optimizing procedures, and enhancing equipment efficiency to ensure a safe and productive work environment through strategic planning and execution...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $145K *

Champion project success by managing diverse electrical systems, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while enhancing customer operations through effective communication and technical suppo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $114K *

Empower your career by managing diverse projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while enhancing customer operations through effective communication and technical support. Join a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing naval research through effective program management. Leverage your engineering expertise to coordinate RDT&E activities, ensuring high-quality delivery while...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate financial operations by leading the accounting team, managing reporting, and implementing strategic improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial practices...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion impactful learning initiatives by managing development programs and optimizing LMS systems. Collaborate with leaders and experts to enhance training content, ensuring alignment with business...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations, ensuring efficient facility performance through strategic oversight of systems and personnel. Foster collaboration while enhancing preventative me...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive impactful mechanical construction projects with excellence in planning, execution, and business development. Lead teams, manage budgets, and communicate effectively to ensure successful project...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to providing specialized clinical nutrition services, ensuring quality patient care through assessments, education, and innovative projects in a supporti...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead software development and modernization projects, driving cross-functional collaboration and Agile delivery to enhance business applications and processes across a global IT environment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading software development and modernization projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes in a dynamic global environment, utilizing Agile me...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K *

Lead the charge in managing a multifamily portfolio, driving operational excellence and financial performance while developing high-performing teams across Maryland and Pennsylvania...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Help us drive innovation in test and evaluation by managing resources, analyzing systems, and developing strategic plans. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and ensure quality assurance in a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$59K - $236K *

Drive successful large-scale client transitions by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring operational readiness, and managing risks from mobilization to steady-state operations. Your expertise will...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$59K - $236K *

Lead the charge in executing complex client transitions into managed services, ensuring operational readiness and business continuity through effective planning, coordination, and governance across mu...

2 weeks 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.