District Operations Manager

Robert Half•Woodbridge, NJ

About The Position

Robert Half is seeking a dynamic, solutions-oriented District Operations Manager to drive operational excellence across the Rowe District. The role partners with District Director Christine Rowe, leads operational support professionals, and helps ensure district initiatives, reporting, communications, and administrative operations run smoothly. It balances people leadership, operational oversight, and cross-functional coordination, with an emphasis on developing talent, structuring complex processes, and building partnerships across branch offices, corporate service departments, and district leadership. The manager provides operational and administrative support to the District Director; reviews and analyzes district reports and operational and financial metrics; and shares findings and actionable insights with leadership. The role oversees district administrative processes, supports budget and accounts payable activity, and coordinates projects and communications across multiple offices. It also provides functional direction to Lead Administrators and supports office relocations and refresh projects. The position is located in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Candidates in the New York Tri-State area are strongly preferred. Exceptional candidates outside the immediate district area may be considered if they are in the Eastern Time Zone and can effectively support district needs. The listed 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 interpreting reports, identifying issues, and communicating 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 leveraging Copilot and other AI tools to enhance productivity, develop content, and streamline processes.

Responsibilities

Partner with the District Director to provide 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 clear summaries and actionable insights to district leadership.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Operational Support team and foster a collaborative, service-driven culture.
Provide direction and functional oversight to Lead Administrators in branch offices in support of 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.
Support 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, including coordination with IT, furniture and equipment ordering, and workspace planning.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package, including 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 insurance.
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.
401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan, if eligible; employer match of 100% on the first 3% of eligible employee contributions.
Training, client relationship management tools, and advanced technology to support success.
Career advancement opportunities locally and internationally.