Senior Department Manager — Projects & Ops

Equiliem; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Department Manager to lead daily operations of a designated department, ensuring performance, budgets, and project delivery. The role requires strategic leadership, client relationship management, and the development of high-performing teams.

You will oversee multiple projects, optimize processes, monitor quality and safety, and collaborate with internal teams and executives to achieve department goals and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in department management or related leadership role.
• Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience reviewing financial performance, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the department.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing work environment.
• Develop, implement, and monitor department goals and objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate Project Managers and department staff.
• Oversee multiple projects to ensure schedules, budgets, quality standards, and customer expectations are met.
• Review project financial performance, forecasts, and Client planning.
• Conduct forecast and resource alignment meetings to support operational needs.
• Identify, elevate, and mitigate project schedule, funding, and operational risks.
• Lead change management initiatives and oversee change order strategy to protect project margins.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and identify opportunities to expand existing business relationships.
• Monitor quality assurance and safety metrics across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with operational policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Optimize department processes to improve efficiency and operational performance.
• Manage departmental budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Ensure accurate billing and oversee accounts receivable and payable activities.
• Develop staffing plans and collaborate with recruiting teams to support workforce needs.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Coaching

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Travel

Education

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Equiliem is seeking a Department Manager to lead daily operations of a designated department, ensuring performance, budgets, and project delivery. The role requires strategic leadership, client relationship management, and the development of high-performing teams.

You will oversee multiple projects, optimize processes, monitor quality and safety, and collaborate with internal teams and executives to achieve department goals and growth opportunities.