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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$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...
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Transform community engagement through innovative outreach and education initiatives. Lead project management efforts, coordinate events, and enhance communications to strengthen partnerships and elev...
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$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...
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Project Manager II- Member Experience
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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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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...
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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...
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$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...
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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...
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Manager of Dealer Implementation
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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...
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Manager, Vendor Governance & Performance
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Transform vendor governance and performance management across Print & Post. Drive standardized specifications and performance frameworks while collaborating with procurement to enhance vendor strategy...
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Manager, Vendor Governance & Performance
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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...
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$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...
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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...
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Program Management Account Liaison
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Empower project success by coordinating client-specific deliverables, ensuring compliance, and managing reporting for effective project management delivery across multiple markets. Drive quality assur...
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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...
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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...
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$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...
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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...
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Application Manager, Global Labelling Systems
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.