District Operations Manager

Robert Half•Woodbridge, CT

6d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Robert Half is seeking a dynamic, solutions-oriented District Operations Manager to drive operational excellence across the Rowe District. The manager will partner with District Director Christine Rowe, lead operational support professionals, and help ensure district initiatives, reporting, communications, and administrative operations run smoothly. The role balances people leadership, operational oversight, and cross-functional coordination, and calls for confident leadership, talent development, structured processes, and strong partnerships across branch offices, corporate service departments, and district leadership. The position provides high-level operational and administrative support to the District Director; analyzes district reporting and operational and financial metrics; leads the Operational Support team; and oversees district administrative processes, budgets, and accounts payable activity. It also serves as a liaison among branch offices, corporate service departments, and the zone office, coordinates multi-office projects and communications, and supports office relocation and refresh projects. The listed location is Woodbridge, New Jersey. Robert Half strongly prefers candidates in the New York Tri-State area, but will consider exceptional candidates elsewhere in the Eastern Time Zone who can effectively support the district. The salary range is $75,000–$95,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a senior administrative, operations, or business support role in a fast-paced professional environment.
Proven leadership and people management experience, including direct supervision, coaching, and team development.
Ability to build relationships, influence across teams, and lead through collaboration and accountability.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret reports, identify issues, and communicate findings effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel reporting capabilities.
Experience using Canva to create presentations, communications, and social media content.
Comfort using Copilot and other AI tools to enhance productivity, develop content, and streamline processes.

Nice To Haves

Location in the New York Tri-State area is strongly preferred.
Candidates outside the immediate district area may be considered if located in the Eastern Time Zone and able to effectively support district needs.

Responsibilities

Partner with the District Director to provide high-level operational and administrative support, including calendar management, expense reporting, presentations, and written communications.
Review, distribute, and analyze district reports, including flash reports, headcount and productivity reports, Salesforce activity reports, and other operational and financial metrics.
Identify reporting discrepancies, trends, and variances, and provide district leadership with clear summaries and actionable insights.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Operational Support team to build a collaborative, high-performing, service-driven culture.
Provide direction and functional oversight to branch-office Lead Administrators on district-wide projects and priorities.
Oversee district administrative processes and paperwork, including requisitions, bonuses, personnel action forms, expense reports, check requests, timesheets, and supply orders.
Help manage district budgets and accounts payable by reviewing expenses, checking alignment with budget expectations, and researching discrepancies.
Act as a liaison among branch offices, corporate service departments, and the zone office for new and ongoing initiatives.
Coordinate communications, data collection, and project execution across multiple offices to support district goals.
Support office relocations and refresh projects, coordinating with IT, ordering furniture and equipment, and planning workspaces.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package.
Base salary and bonus pay for talent professional positions.
Group medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Life and accident insurance.
Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance.
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks.
Short- and long-term disability.
Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires earn up to 17 days of Choice Time Off per calendar year, prorated based on hours worked per week and varying by years of service.
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year.
Opportunity to contribute to a company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan, if eligible.
For eligible employees, employer matches 100% of the first 3% of contributions to the 401(k) plan.