§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

department manager

Department managers are responsible for the operations of a certain division or department of a company.

Description

Department managers are responsible for the operations of a certain division or department of a company. They ensure objectives and goals are reached and manage employees.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

company policies corporate social responsibility strategic planning

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

follow company standards abide by business ethical code of conducts report on overall management of a business assume responsibility for the management of a business manage staff exercise stewardship strive for company growth conclude business agreements create a financial plan recruit employees collaborate in company's daily operations ensure lawful business operations liaise with managers

OPTIONALOptional competences

create a financial report oversee quality control integrate strategic foundation in daily performance liaise with local authorities manage contracts apply business acumen analyse business processes analyse financial risk execute marketing plan establish communication with foreign cultures manage office facility systems follow the statutory obligations describe the financial situation of a region integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations analyse business plans prospect new regional contracts create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement develop revenue generation strategies make strategic business decisions plan health and safety procedures analyse market financial trends share good practices across subsidiaries interact with the board of directors track key performance indicators control financial resources speak different languages shape organisational teams based on competencies evaluate performance of organisational collaborators maintain relationship with customers impart business plans to collaborators develop company strategies shape corporate culture negotiate with stakeholders synthesise financial information prepare financial statements develop organisational policies keep updated on the political landscape plan medium to long term objectives evaluate employees manage budgets develop professional network build business relationships align efforts towards business development manage financial risk

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)