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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.

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ASST GENERAL MANAGER

$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...

Chicago, IL (Cook County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

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

Clinical Manager, Home Care

$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...

Runnemede, NJ (Camden County)In-Person

1 week ago

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

Multi-Discipline Collection Manager

$77K - $176K *

Transform the future of intelligence analysis by leveraging your expertise to manage collection operations and develop actionable insights that support critical decision-making for national security...

Fort George G Meade, MD (Anne Arundel County)In-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

Application Manager, Global Labelling Systems

$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...

Morrisville, NC (Wake County)In-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

General Manager (Transit)

$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...

Albuquerque, NM (Bernalillo County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$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...

West Palm Beach, FL (Palm Beach County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$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...

Tyler, TX (Smith County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$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...

Baton Rouge, LA (East Baton Rouge County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$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...

Jacksonville, FL (Duval County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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General Manager (Transit)

$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...

New Orleans, LA (Orleans County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence and client satisfaction while managing a large-scale transportation contract. Drive performance, ensure compliance, and foster employee engagement in a dynami...

Naples, FL (Collier County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$120K - $150K *

Transform transit operations by leading a large team, ensuring compliance, and driving performance. Oversee multimillion-dollar contracts while fostering client relationships and employee engagement i...

Charleston, WV (Kanawha County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$120K - $150K *

Lead operations and drive performance in a large-scale transit environment, ensuring exceptional service delivery, compliance, and client satisfaction while managing a diverse team of over 100 employe...

Fort Pierce, FL (Saint Lucie County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$120K - $150K *

Transform transit operations by providing strategic leadership and oversight for large-scale transportation contracts. Ensure exceptional service delivery, compliance, and client satisfaction while ma...

Nacogdoches, TX (Nacogdoches County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$120K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence and client satisfaction by leading a large-scale transportation contract. Oversee a team of 100+ employees, ensuring compliance, performance, and strategic growth in a dyn...

Lufkin, TX (Angelina County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$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...

El Paso, TX (El Paso County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$120K - $150K *

Pioneer operational excellence by leading a large transit team, ensuring compliance, and driving client satisfaction. Oversee multimillion-dollar contracts while fostering a culture of safety and cont...

Miami, FL (Miami-dade County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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General Manager (Transit)

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence and client satisfaction by overseeing a large-scale transportation contract. Drive performance, manage a diverse team, and ensure compliance while fostering a...

Columbus, OH (Franklin County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence and client satisfaction for a large-scale transit contract. Oversee a team of 100+, ensuring compliance, performance, and employee engagement while driving st...

Kingsport, TN (Sullivan County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$120K - $150K *

Lead operations and drive performance in a large-scale transit environment. Ensure exceptional service delivery, compliance, and client satisfaction while managing a diverse team and multimillion-doll...

Chicago, IL (Cook County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$120K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence and client satisfaction by leading a large-scale transportation contract. Oversee a team of 100+ employees, ensuring compliance, performance, and strategic growth in a dyn...

Houston, TX (Harris County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$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+. Your strategic leadership will enh...

Portland, OR (Washington County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading large-scale transit operations, ensuring compliance, and driving performance. Collaborate with clients and manage a diverse team to deliver exceptional service and foster a...

Orlando, FL (Orange County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading large-scale transit operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, compliance, and client satisfaction. Drive performance through strategic oversight, employee developm...

Salem, OR (Marion County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

General Manager (Transit)

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading large-scale transit operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery, compliance, and client satisfaction. Drive performance through strategic oversight of a diverse team...

Des Moines, IA (Polk County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation
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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.