Department Manager Jobs

Department Manager jobs are open across retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics, at every level from assistant manager to senior and director, with specializations in operations, merchandising, and inventory control. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles1,733+
Top stateConnecticut
Top employerBig Y
Top cityWestport, CT
Work type84% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Intertek
Environmental Department Manager
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Intertek
New 22h ago
Environmental Department Manager
Intertek
Indianapolis, Indiana
Sales
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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San Francisco Department of Public Health
Chief Financial Officer (0943 Manager VIII) - Department of Public Health
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San Francisco Department of Public Health
New 22h ago
Chief Financial Officer (0943 Manager VIII) - Department of Public Health
San Francisco Department of Public Health
San Francisco, California
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$243k - $310k/yr
Master's degree

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City of Baltimore
Manager of Talent Acquisition, Operations Officer IV (NCS) - Department of Public Works
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City of Baltimore
New 22h ago
Manager of Talent Acquisition, Operations Officer IV (NCS) - Department of Public Works
City of Baltimore
Abel, Nebraska
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $144k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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REI
Department Manager
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REI
New 23h ago
Department Manager
REI
Southlake, Texas
Business Strategy
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$23.47 - $29.36/hr
10,000+

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REI
Department Manager
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REI
New 23h ago
Department Manager
REI
Tampa, Florida
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
$23.47 - $29.36/hr
10,000+

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Department Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • B
    Big Y201
  • Whole Foods Market
    Whole Foods Market159
  • Floor & Decor
    Floor & Decor153
  • M
    McDonald's97
  • H
    Hy-Vee87

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail31
  • Healthcare & Medical Services23
  • Consulting & Professional Services19
  • Distribution & Wholesale12
  • Technology & Software10

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in department manager jobs.

  • 3-5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a relevant department
  • Demonstrated ability to meet sales, productivity, or operational performance targets
  • Proficiency with inventory management systems and point-of-sale or ERP software
  • Strong scheduling and workforce planning skills for hourly and part-time staff
  • Experience with loss prevention practices, shrink control, or compliance auditing
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field preferred

Tips for Your Department Manager Job Search

Quantify your team and budget scope

Department manager resumes that list headcount supervised and budget size get more callbacks than those that don't. Hiring managers want to know if you've run a team of five or fifty, so pull those numbers before you apply.

Tailor your resume to each industry

A department manager resume for retail reads very differently than one for healthcare or manufacturing. Swap in the right terminology, KPIs like shrink reduction or patient throughput, and relevant compliance knowledge for each posting you target.

Filter openings by shift and department type

Department manager roles vary widely by department specialty and schedule. When searching, narrow by the specific department you've managed, whether that's grocery, pharmacy, or fulfillment, so you're not competing in categories where you lack direct experience.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists department manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for operations and people management questions

Interviewers for department manager roles consistently probe both sides: how you've driven results through process improvements and how you've handled underperforming team members. Prepare two or three concrete examples that show both levers in the same situation.

Negotiate using comp structure, not just base

Department manager offers often include store bonuses, shift differentials, and benefits that vary significantly by employer. Before accepting, ask HR to walk through the full comp structure so you can compare offers accurately beyond the base salary figure.

Department Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most department managers?

Big Y, Whole Foods Market, and Floor & Decor are hiring the most department managers right now, with openings concentrated in Connecticut, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Roles at large retail and healthcare employers tend to turn over frequently, so new postings appear regularly.

How many department manager jobs are remote?

About 16% of department manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most on-site roles tied to retail, manufacturing, and healthcare settings. Sub-areas most likely to offer remote arrangements include e-commerce operations, category management, and supply chain planning roles where physical presence is not required daily.

How do you become a department manager?

Most department managers move up from individual contributor or team lead roles within the same department, building direct operational knowledge before taking on scheduling, hiring, and performance responsibilities. Getting comfortable with your employer's inventory or workflow systems early, volunteering to cover for supervisors, and asking for formal feedback on your leadership readiness all accelerate that transition.

Can you get hired as a department manager with little experience?

Yes, particularly in high-volume retail and distribution environments where internal promotion cycles are fast and employers prioritize reliability and supervisory instincts over years on a resume. Candidates with strong references from prior shift lead or assistant roles, demonstrated ownership of metrics like shrink or scheduling accuracy, and comfort training new hires tend to move into department manager roles faster than those without those signals.

What does the department manager interview process look like?

Most department manager interview processes run two to three rounds, starting with a phone screen from HR focused on availability, compensation expectations, and a basic overview of your management experience. The in-person or video round typically involves a store or operations leader who asks situational questions about conflict resolution, meeting targets under pressure, and how you've developed lower-performing team members. Some employers add a brief walkthrough or working observation.

Where can I find and apply to department manager jobs?

You can find and apply to department manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your department specialty and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and availability.

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