ESCO 1219.4ISCO-08 1219
Department manager
Also known as: division manager, business unit coordinator, department coordinator, unit manager, business unit manager, unit director
About this occupation
Department managers are responsible for the operations of a certain division or department of a company. They ensure objectives and goals are reached and manage employees.
Essential skills and knowledge
- follow company standards
- manage staff
- exercise stewardship
- assume responsibility for the management of a business
- report on overall management of a business
- abide by business ethical code of conducts
- company policies
- strive for company growth
- liaise with managers
- plan health and safety procedures
- get involved in the day-to-day operation of the company
- strategic planning
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Managers, All Other (O*NET 11-9199.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
US median pay: US$141,900 a year (2025), 622,190 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.