Senior Level Business Unit Manager Jobs
Senior level business unit manager jobs demand executives who set strategic direction, own P&L outcomes, and lead the cross-functional teams driving execution. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Electronics & Hardware, with a 19% remote and hybrid mix, and employers like Jabil, Franklin Electric, and Eurofins hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Manager, Rail Services Business Unit
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Fleet Operations
Reports to: AVP, Global Fleet
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Manager, (Friction Management or Ballast Services Business Unit) has full accountability for the performance of a defined business unit, with responsibility for customer service delivery, aftermarket parts sales, technical service agreement management, and overall financial results. This role translates enterprise strategy into executable operating plans and owns day-to-day business execution to ensure safe, reliable, and profitable outcomes.
The position leads and develops a team of approximately 30 technicians, supported by Assistant Managers, and is accountable for service quality, workforce capability, training and certification compliance, and customer satisfaction. The Manager sets performance expectations, monitors results through defined KPIs, and drives operational excellence across safety, reliability, productivity, and cost while ensuring adequate spare parts availability to meet service commitments.
This role owns all financial aspects of the business unit, including budget and forecast development, cost control, and performance reporting. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Manager evaluates business results, identifies improvement opportunities, and implements corrective actions to achieve operational, financial, and customer objectives while supporting long-term growth and continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach, and develop a team of large team of technicians, Assistant Managers, and Superintendents to build a high-performance, safety-focused culture.
Own talent management, performance reviews, succession planning, and workforce capability for the business unit, including monitoring and reinforcing compliance with training, certification, and development programs.
Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and drive continuous improvement in employee engagement, skill development, and retention.
Safety, Reliability & Operational Excellence
Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure full compliance with all operating, safety, regulatory, and environmental standards across the assigned Business Unit.
Drive service reliability and availability through proactive oversight of preventive maintenance, repair/replace decisions, spare parts inventory, and root-cause analysis of incidents or performance gaps.
Monitor key operational KPIs (safety, reliability, productivity, cost, customer satisfaction) and lead corrective actions, process improvements, and capital justification to achieve operational excellence and meet service commitments.
Financial & Business Management
Own full P&L accountability for the business unit, including development and management of annual budgets, forecasts, cost control, and variance analysis.
Analyze financial performance (profit/loss statements, margin trends, cost drivers), identify improvement opportunities, and implement initiatives to deliver profitable growth.
Prepare and present accurate monthly/quarterly performance reports to senior leadership and stakeholders, while collaborating with peers on inventory planning and resource allocation.
Customer & Stakeholder Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key customer contacts to manage expectations, maximize track access/production, resolve issues proactively, and drive customer satisfaction and contract performance.
Translate corporate strategy and messages into actionable operating plans; communicate clearly with the team, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Represent the company professionally in customer interactions, incident reporting, dispute resolution, and continuous improvement discussions.
Monitor and guide talent plans on assigned staff
Responsible for talent and performance management for all field leaders on assigned machines
Monitor compliance to the training programs and reinforce training concepts for Assistant Managers and staff
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability to develop budgets, forecasts, and analyze performance metrics.
Deep understanding of preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, workforce training/certification, and spare parts/inventory management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence and negotiate at all levels (technicians, customers, senior leadership).
Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and KPI monitoring; familiarity with ERP or maintenance management systems a plus.
Ability to travel as needed (up to 50%)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate degree with Technical Certification
Experience:
10 years of progressive experience in operations, service delivery, or technical field management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams of 20+ employees.
Proven track record of managing a P&L, delivering financial targets, and driving operational improvements in a technical/industrial service environment (rail, heavy equipment, manufacturing, or similar).
Direct experience leading safety programs, reliability/availability initiatives, and customer-facing service delivery.
*Or 12 years of combination of education and experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or engineering
PREEMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and role-specific assessments. Components may include DOT Physical Exam, Regulated (DOT) DS/BAT, Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), and Audiogram.
Position requires successful completion of an eVerifile/eRailSafe background check as required by Loram’s railroad customers. Ongoing eligibility is subject to compliance with eRailSafe standards.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will be conducted upon hire and annually thereafter in accordance with Loram’s Driving Policy.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
A Verification of post-secondary education.
Verification of current and prior relevant employment experience, to confirm the candidate meets the minimum required years of experience for the position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
50% or more travel, including international, using any method of transportation.
Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
Job Title: Manager, Rail Services Business Unit
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Fleet Operations
Reports to: AVP, Global Fleet
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Manager, (Friction Management or Ballast Services Business Unit) has full accountability for the performance of a defined business unit, with responsibility for customer service delivery, aftermarket parts sales, technical service agreement management, and overall financial results. This role translates enterprise strategy into executable operating plans and owns day-to-day business execution to ensure safe, reliable, and profitable outcomes.
The position leads and develops a team of approximately 30 technicians, supported by Assistant Managers, and is accountable for service quality, workforce capability, training and certification compliance, and customer satisfaction. The Manager sets performance expectations, monitors results through defined KPIs, and drives operational excellence across safety, reliability, productivity, and cost while ensuring adequate spare parts availability to meet service commitments.
This role owns all financial aspects of the business unit, including budget and forecast development, cost control, and performance reporting. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Manager evaluates business results, identifies improvement opportunities, and implements corrective actions to achieve operational, financial, and customer objectives while supporting long-term growth and continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach, and develop a team of large team of technicians, Assistant Managers, and Superintendents to build a high-performance, safety-focused culture.
Own talent management, performance reviews, succession planning, and workforce capability for the business unit, including monitoring and reinforcing compliance with training, certification, and development programs.
Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and drive continuous improvement in employee engagement, skill development, and retention.
Safety, Reliability & Operational Excellence
Champion a zero-incident safety culture and ensure full compliance with all operating, safety, regulatory, and environmental standards across the assigned Business Unit.
Drive service reliability and availability through proactive oversight of preventive maintenance, repair/replace decisions, spare parts inventory, and root-cause analysis of incidents or performance gaps.
Monitor key operational KPIs (safety, reliability, productivity, cost, customer satisfaction) and lead corrective actions, process improvements, and capital justification to achieve operational excellence and meet service commitments.
Financial & Business Management
Own full P&L accountability for the business unit, including development and management of annual budgets, forecasts, cost control, and variance analysis.
Analyze financial performance (profit/loss statements, margin trends, cost drivers), identify improvement opportunities, and implement initiatives to deliver profitable growth.
Prepare and present accurate monthly/quarterly performance reports to senior leadership and stakeholders, while collaborating with peers on inventory planning and resource allocation.
Customer & Stakeholder Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key customer contacts to manage expectations, maximize track access/production, resolve issues proactively, and drive customer satisfaction and contract performance.
Translate corporate strategy and messages into actionable operating plans; communicate clearly with the team, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Represent the company professionally in customer interactions, incident reporting, dispute resolution, and continuous improvement discussions.
Monitor and guide talent plans on assigned staff
Responsible for talent and performance management for all field leaders on assigned machines
Monitor compliance to the training programs and reinforce training concepts for Assistant Managers and staff
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability to develop budgets, forecasts, and analyze performance metrics.
Deep understanding of preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, workforce training/certification, and spare parts/inventory management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence and negotiate at all levels (technicians, customers, senior leadership).
Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and KPI monitoring; familiarity with ERP or maintenance management systems a plus.
Ability to travel as needed (up to 50%)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate degree with Technical Certification
Experience:
10 years of progressive experience in operations, service delivery, or technical field management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams of 20+ employees.
Proven track record of managing a P&L, delivering financial targets, and driving operational improvements in a technical/industrial service environment (rail, heavy equipment, manufacturing, or similar).
Direct experience leading safety programs, reliability/availability initiatives, and customer-facing service delivery.
*Or 12 years of combination of education and experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or engineering
PREEMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and role-specific assessments. Components may include DOT Physical Exam, Regulated (DOT) DS/BAT, Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), and Audiogram.
Position requires successful completion of an eVerifile/eRailSafe background check as required by Loram’s railroad customers. Ongoing eligibility is subject to compliance with eRailSafe standards.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will be conducted upon hire and annually thereafter in accordance with Loram’s Driving Policy.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
A Verification of post-secondary education.
Verification of current and prior relevant employment experience, to confirm the candidate meets the minimum required years of experience for the position.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
50% or more travel, including international, using any method of transportation.
Ability to apply high levels of cognitive, analytical, retention and reasoning.
Excellent communication skills used within any social context.
Can stand, sit, walk, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, hear, taste and smell.
Can see up close, distances, colors and has use of peripheral vision and depth perception.
Can tolerate variable and sometimes extreme physical conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
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Who's Hiring
- Jabil4
- Franklin Electric3
- Eurofins2
- Goldman Sachs2
- ITW1
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing6
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Construction & Real Estate3
- Investment & Asset Management3
Senior Level Business Unit Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level business unit manager job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned a business unit's results end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrated P&L ownership, a history of building or restructuring teams, and the ability to translate company strategy into operational plans are the clearest differentiators. Candidates who can speak to measurable growth they drove, rather than projects they supported, consistently advance further in the hiring process.
Which companies hire senior level business unit managers?
Companies hiring senior level business unit managers right now include Jabil, Franklin Electric, and Eurofins, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises and mid-market companies undergoing growth, restructuring, or expansion into new verticals, where experienced business unit leadership is a direct operational need.
Are there remote senior level business unit manager jobs?
Yes, though many roles at this level still require regular on-site presence given the cross-functional leadership they involve. About 19% of senior level business unit manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common format for roles that require executive visibility and team coordination across departments.
What makes a business unit manager role senior level?
Senior level business unit manager roles are defined by full ownership of a business unit's strategy, budget, and performance, rather than executing plans set by others. These positions typically involve managing managers, setting multi-year roadmaps, and representing the unit to executive leadership. The scope is broader, the accountability is higher, and candidates are expected to develop the next layer of leadership beneath them.
Which industries hire the most senior level business unit managers?
Senior Level business unit manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to operate with distinct, measurable business lines that require dedicated senior leadership to manage performance, allocate resources, and drive growth independently from the broader organization.