Management Careers
There are many industrially developed countries in the world, including the United States, with
sophisticated government, business, social, educational, and service organizations. The leaders of these
organizations are managers and are called by various names such as boss, director, department head,
principal, chief executive officer, president, branch manager, executive and administrator.
All management jobs include planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. The degree to which each of
these functions becomes part of a manager's responsibility depends on two things:
· The level and extent of the manager's authority, and
· The nature and size of the organization.
In larger organizations, managers track special functions, such as sales or finance. However, all managerial
jobs involve interacting effectively with other employees, working toward a greater goal.
("Opportunities in Business Management Careers," Place, 1998)
LEVELS OF MANAGERS
SUPERVISOR or JUNIOR MANAGER
Plans and schedulse day-to-day employee operations, directing each type of production or service activity
TEAM MANAGER
Works with small group of other employees to share ideas, overcome negative attitudes, and improve
interpersonal communication skills
PROJECT MANAGER
Coordinates a design project through communication and teamwork, usually in computer science or
engineering
MIDDLE MANAGER
Operates between junior and top managers, possibly overseeing branch or regional offices
INTERNATIONAL MANAGER
Oversees an overseas branch of a corporation or a department dealing specifically with international issues
TOP MANAGER
Oriented toward dictating and forecasting a group's policies and goals, with an eye toward social,
technological, and political trends
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
In charge of an entire company or corporation, maximizing profit while minimizing difficulties within the
organization or its relationship with outside entities
Corporate Managers
CORPORATE MANAGER
Works with a larger organization, within any number of specialized departments, such as human resources,
marketing, accounting, finance, etc.
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
Oversees services specifically related to actual operation of a company, including organization,
communication, and evaluation
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER
Oversees the data processing and network administration of an organization's computer systems
PURCHASING MANAGER
Engages in the business activity of buying materials, supplies, and services to reach an organization's goals
MARKETING MANAGER
Administers the sales and distribution of an organization, including economic forecasting and
transportation
FINANCIAL MANAGER
Controls the legal and accounting departments of an organization
OFFICE MANAGER
Organizes and executes various office functions within an organization
Interpersonal Managers
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Oversees many critical personnel-related business functions, such as compensation, benefits, hiring, and
firing
STAFF DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Directs the training and continuing education of an organization's employees
HOSPITALITY MANAGER
Administers services toward guests of restaurants, hotels, motels, resorts, etc., focusing primarily on
customer satisfaction
MEETING MANAGER
Plans and coordinates conventions, trade shows, conferences, and exhibitions by all types of organizations
PERSONAL MANAGER
Works closely with an individual to maximize their exposure and earnings
Physical Managers
FACILITY MANAGER
Coordinates physical workplace with people and work of an organization
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Controls procurement and production process within a manufacturing organization
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Controls the organization through final output of a particular product,( i.e. a magazine or newspaper in the
visual arts)
INDUSTRIAL or MANUFACTURING MANAGER
Works to maintain output and maximize the efficiency of a particular production process of durable or nondurable
goods
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Directs the building or remodeling of a structure, working with the architect, city officials, and the crew of
workers
Science-Related Managers
HEALTHCARE MANAGER
Interfaces with patients and families in the administration and financing of health-related services, such
those found at hospitals, nursing homes, and personal care centers
PHARMACEUTICAL MANAGER
Assists in running drug-manufacturing companies, including areas such as research and development,
marketing, and sales
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Conceptualizes a company's technical needs for development, through administrative and research
activities
MANAGEMENT SCIENTIST
Uses a mathematical approach to analyzing business problems, screening options, and making decisions
about resources such as time, money, people, space, and raw materials
Public Sector Managers
CITY OR COUNTY MANAGER
Oversees and coordinates day-to-day running of city, county, or regional governments
GOVERNMENT PROGRAM MANAGER
Oversees a government agency or program, in such areas as economics, social services, or diplomacy
NON-PROFIT MANAGER
Directs the operations of a non-profit, usually charitable, organization, in areas such as administration,
recruitment, and fund-raising
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL or DIRECTOR
Heads an institution of learning, either public or private, budgets funds, and relates with personnel and
students
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR or SUPERINTENDENT
Definies and implements the policies of a school district and maintains its quality
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR
Supervises certain facets of higher education, such as student affairs, financial affairs, or academic affairs
FARMING, FORESTRY, MINING or FISHING MANAGER
Maintains a balance between the use of these natural resources and their replenishment
Private Sector Managers
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Maintains operations of a company related to disseminating information, such as telephone, Internet, print
media, TV, or radio.
TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
Assists in organizing firms dealing with such modes of transport as airlines, bus, taxi, rent-a-car, railroads,
or shipping and trucking.
PUBLIC UTILITIES MANAGER
Oversees development and distribution of needs such as gas, electricity, and water for a city, region, or
state.
REAL ESTATE MANAGER
Directs a team of real estate agents and helps to maintain an up-to-date database of properties for sale or
rent
INSURANCE MANAGER
Oversees activities of an insurance office, including the direction of sales, monitoring of claims, and
keeping up to speed on insurance rates, coverages, and eligibility
RETAIL MANAGER
Maintains the day-to-day operation of one or more retail outlets
FOOD SERVICES MANAGER
Operates a fast-food franchise, restaurant, or in-house cafeteria, organizing areas such as procurement,
personnel, marketing, and public relations
SERVICE MANAGER
Usually works for a retail store or supply company, overseeing repairs and maintaining product warrantee
information
SELF- EMPLOYED
Manages own business, overseeing all aspects to insure its success |
