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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$84K - $120K *

Drive your career with us as you lead complex projects in Hospital Billing and Outpatient Revenue Cycle Operations, enhancing efficiency and revenue performance through collaboration and innovative pr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $121K *

Transform community engagement through innovative outreach and education initiatives. Lead project management efforts, coordinate events, and enhance communications to strengthen partnerships and elev...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Champion patient care by leading nursing teams, ensuring quality outcomes, and fostering collaboration across departments. Drive innovative practices and staff development while managing operations in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$70K - $126K *

Advance your career by managing cross-functional projects to achieve strategic objectives. Oversee the full project life cycle, ensuring quality deliverables and effective communication with stakehold...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing on-site operations and facilities, ensuring seamless coordination with vendors and internal teams. Drive efficiency through inspections, maintenance, and event planning whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive cross-functional projects in optics and photonics, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams, manage customer relations, and mitigate risks while fostering a high-tec...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency and profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing IT projects, collaborating with clients and teams to ensure successful delivery. Foster agile practices and document project progress while optimizing change processes to e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion a high-performing team in delivering tailored digital solutions for automotive dealers. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance client satisfaction, and foster team growth while managing operati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $142K *

Transform vendor governance and performance management across Print & Post. Drive standardized specifications and performance frameworks while collaborating with procurement to enhance vendor strategy...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $142K *

Shape cross-vendor governance and performance standards to enhance the Print & Post ecosystem. Drive standardized processes and continuous improvement while collaborating with Procurement for strategy...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $118K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with sales, engineering, and operations to provide comprehensive project management support. Contribute to proposal generation, job costing, and client communication...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $118K *

Execute impactful project management initiatives, collaborating across teams to support electrical testing and field services, ensuring proposals and client communications are clear and effective for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $150K *

Empower project success by coordinating client-specific deliverables, ensuring compliance, and managing reporting for effective project management delivery across multiple markets. Drive quality assur...

4 days ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Manage daily estate operations by overseeing maintenance, vendor relations, and smart home systems. Ensure seamless household functionality while maintaining organization and discretion within a dynam...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $85K *

Join us to lead and enhance dining operations, ensuring quality service and safety while fostering team development and interdepartmental collaboration. Drive budget adherence and maintain excellent c...

2 weeks ago

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

$81K - $86K *

Drive operational excellence as you manage multi-unit food service, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering team development and client relations across multiple airport locations...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to lead daily operations of a clinical team, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with regulations while fostering a collaborative environment for holistic, patient-centered serv...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join us to optimize our global labeling solution, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple sites while supporting regulatory and operational needs in a fast-paced GxP environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Reimagine your career by leading large-scale transit operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, compliance, and client satisfaction while managing a diverse team in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Shape operational excellence by leading a large transit team, ensuring compliance, and driving performance. Collaborate with clients to enhance service delivery and foster employee engagement in a dyn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Help us drive operational excellence and client satisfaction by leading a large-scale transportation contract. Oversee a diverse team, ensure compliance, and enhance service delivery in a dynamic tran...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence and client satisfaction for a large-scale transit contract. Oversee a diverse team, ensuring compliance, performance, and strategic growth while fostering a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Optimize operations and drive performance as you lead a large transit team, ensuring exceptional service delivery, compliance, and client satisfaction while managing multimillion-dollar contracts in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Lead operations and drive performance in a large-scale transit environment. Oversee service delivery, compliance, and client relations while managing a team of 100+ employees to ensure operational exc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.