Occupation · SOC 11-9199
Managers, All Other
All managers not listed separately.
Median wage
$136,550
$68,860–$227,590
Projected growth
+4.5%
Average growth
Annual openings
5,980
per year
Employed (US)
630,980
Job Zone 4
Typical preparation
Considerable preparation
Stackable credential programs
10,164 mapped
Core skills
SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringCoordinationWriting
Knowledge areas
Administration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human ResourcesMathematics
Technology & tools
Document management softwareContent workflow softwareEnterprise application integration softwareAccounting softwareData base user interface and query software
Representative tasks
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize iConfer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate acPrepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Budget documentation — compile and organize supporting materials for approval under supervisor direction in a departmental office setting.Organizational policies — review and summarize existing procedures to assist senior managers in a mid-sized business environment.Spreadsheet software — enter and format financial data under guidance to support budget tracking across operational units.Staff communications — draft routine internal memos and meeting agendas following established templates in a structured workplace.Active listening skills — record and relay key discussion points from team meetings to designated managers in a collaborative office context.Database query tools — run predefined reports from enterprise software to supply data summaries to management teams.Coordination tasks — assist in scheduling cross-departmental activities by gathering availability and distributing calendars under direct oversight.Reading comprehension — review policy documents and highlight compliance-relevant sections for supervisor review in an administrative setting.Financial operations — identify basic budget variances by comparing actuals to approved line items under the guidance of a finance manager.Problem sensitivity — flag routine operational discrepancies to senior staff for resolution in a warehouse or facilities management environment.
developing
Departmental budgets — prepare draft budget proposals for program funding, incorporating historical data and projected needs with limited oversight.Policy implementation — apply established organizational objectives to daily operations, adapting procedures to address familiar operational challenges.Board communications — compile briefing materials and status reports for organization officials using document management software in a corporate setting.Personnel coordination — assist in scheduling, onboarding, and monitoring staff performance across a single functional unit with moderate autonomy.Financial activity monitoring — track expenditures against approved budgets and produce variance summaries for management review on a recurring cycle.Written reporting — compose clear operational and financial reports using professional language standards for internal stakeholder distribution.Accounting software — process routine transactions and reconcile accounts using enterprise accounting platforms in a mid-level management role.Critical thinking — evaluate competing operational priorities and recommend solutions to supervisors based on structured analysis of available data.Cross-functional coordination — liaise between departments to align project timelines and resource allocation in support of organizational objectives.Compliance adherence — monitor team activities against regulatory and internal policy requirements, escalating exceptions through appropriate channels.
proficient
Budget approval process — lead full budget development, justification, and presentation cycles for departmental or program funding in a multi-unit organization.Strategic policy direction — design and implement operational policies and objectives that ensure continuity of business functions across diverse service lines.Executive-level conferencing — facilitate productive discussions with board members and senior officials to coordinate strategic activities and resolve complex issues.Financial optimization — direct budget allocation decisions to maximize investment returns and fund high-priority operations with full autonomous authority.Workforce management — plan and oversee hiring, development, and performance management for teams of varied roles in a large facility or enterprise.Organizational risk judgment — apply deductive reasoning to assess operational risks and make binding decisions on mitigation strategies without escalation.Enterprise technology utilization — configure and leverage content workflow and enterprise integration software to streamline multi-department management processes.Performance monitoring — establish and track key performance indicators across operational units, adjusting resource deployment based on data-driven insights.Non-routine problem resolution — lead diagnosis and correction of complex operational failures in warehouse, facilities, or service delivery environments.Stakeholder written communication — author policy briefs, board reports, and strategic plans that clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences.
advanced
Organizational financial strategy — set multi-year financial direction and oversee capital allocation frameworks that sustain operations and drive investment growth at enterprise scale.Governance engagement — lead board-level deliberations on organizational mission, risk, and performance, shaping institutional priorities through authoritative counsel.Enterprise policy architecture — establish and continuously evolve the policy and objectives framework that governs all business units across a large organization.Leadership development — design and champion management development programs that build the next generation of organizational leaders across all departments.Cross-organizational coordination — align executive teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies around shared strategic initiatives in complex multi-stakeholder environments.Budget accountability systems — implement organization-wide financial accountability structures and approval hierarchies that ensure fiscal integrity at every operational level.Organizational culture stewardship — model and institutionalize values of integrity, dependability, and achievement orientation that shape workforce behavior across the enterprise.Strategic technology adoption — evaluate, sponsor, and oversee deployment of enterprise management platforms that transform operational efficiency at the organizational level.Executive communication — deliver high-stakes oral and written communications to boards, regulators, and public stakeholders that define organizational positioning and trust.Sustained performance excellence — define long-term performance benchmarks and lead enterprise-wide improvement initiatives that ensure competitive continuity and mission fulfillment.
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