Center Manager Jobs in Illinois

Center Manager jobs in Illinois are concentrated in healthcare systems, childcare networks, community services, and logistics operations, with demand across entry-level site supervisors through senior regional managers. Chicago, Rockford, and Springfield lead hiring volume, anchored by large employers such as Advocate Health Care, Bright Horizons, and the Illinois Department of Human Services. The most active openings are in community health centers, early childhood education programs, and distribution and fulfillment operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles157+
Top employerWalmart
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring82
Work type56% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Walmart
Auto Care Center Service Manager
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Auto Care Center Service Manager
Walmart
Waterloo, Illinois
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Project Management
$20 - $33/hr
High school
10,000+

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Encore Global
Event Sales Manager, Hotel Services- Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
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Event Sales Manager, Hotel Services- Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
Encore Global
Schaumburg, Illinois
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$42k - $55k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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University of Illinois
Administrative Nurse III (Nurse Manager) Patient Logistics / Transfer Center
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University of Illinois
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Administrative Nurse III (Nurse Manager) Patient Logistics / Transfer Center
University of Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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SCA Health
Manager Nursing - Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Manager Nursing - Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery
SCA Health
Mokena, Illinois
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$92k - $110k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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PNC Financial Services Group
Business Center Branch Manager
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PNC Financial Services Group
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Business Center Branch Manager
PNC Financial Services Group
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Program Management
Project Management
$99k - $165k/yr
No degree
10,000+

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Center Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Oak Brook
8 jobs
DeKalb
6 jobs
Pontoon Beach
6 jobs
Northbrook
4 jobs
Springfield
4 jobs
Calumet City
4 jobs
Champaign
3 jobs
Woodridge
3 jobs

Center Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Walmart
    Walmart13
  • Casey's
    Casey's9
  • Fifth Third Bank
    Fifth Third Bank9
  • Target
    Target6
  • Cherry Hill Programs
    Cherry Hill Programs6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Education

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in center manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, human services, healthcare administration, or a related field
  • Minimum three to five years of supervisory or operations management experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, staffing, and daily center operations
  • Proficiency with scheduling, reporting, and facility management software platforms
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating staff, clients, and external stakeholders
  • Knowledge of Illinois state regulations and compliance standards relevant to the center type

Center Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a center manager in Illinois?

Most center manager roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in business administration, human services, public health, or a closely related field, combined with supervisory experience. For childcare center directors, Illinois requires a Director Credential issued through the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, with specific coursework hours in child development and administration. Healthcare-adjacent center managers often need credentials aligned with their facility type, such as those recognized by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Which companies hire center managers in Illinois?

Companies currently hiring center managers in Illinois include Walmart, Casey's, and Fifth Third Bank, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's dense network of hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and licensed childcare chains means openings appear consistently across the Chicago metro and downstate cities throughout the year.

Which Illinois cities have the most center manager jobs?

Chicago, Oak Brook, and DeKalb have the most center manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its concentration of major health systems, corporate headquarters, and large nonprofit service organizations, while Rockford and Springfield see steady hiring through regional hospital networks, state agency offices, and community service providers that anchor those local economies.

Are there remote center manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Center manager roles are largely on-site by nature because the work involves direct oversight of staff, facilities, and daily operations. About 44% of center manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be in program management or administrative coordination roles where the center's physical operations are handled by on-site leads.

How can I get hired as a center manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a lead or assistant manager role first, then stepping up. Large Illinois employers such as Advocate Health Care and KinderCare often post assistant center director and shift supervisor positions that feed into center manager pipelines. Adjacent roles in case coordination, program administration, or operations support at community health organizations or Illinois DCFS-licensed facilities can serve as a bridge. Earning the Illinois Director Credential early signals readiness to childcare employers and strengthens candidacy across multiple center types.

Where can I find and apply to center manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to center manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across healthcare, childcare, community services, and operations. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly through each posting.

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