District Operations Manager

Location: WOODBRIDGE

JOB REQUISITION

NJ WOODBRIDGE

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic, solutions-oriented District Operations Manager to help drive operational excellence across the Rowe District. In this highly visible role, you’ll serve as a trusted partner to District Director, Christine Rowe, lead a team of operational support professionals, and play a critical role in keeping district initiatives, reporting, communication, and administrative operations running smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for a strong leader who enjoys balancing people leadership, operational oversight, and cross-functional coordination. We’re looking for someone who can lead with confidence, develop talent, bring structure to complex processes, and build strong partnerships across branch offices, corporate service departments, and district leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Partner closely 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 key district reports, including flash reports, headcount/productivity reports, Salesforce activity reports, and other operational and financial metrics.
• Identify discrepancies, trends, and variances in reporting, and provide clear summaries and actionable insights to district leadership.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the Operational Support team, creating a high-performing, collaborative, and service-driven culture.
• Provide direction and functional oversight to Lead Administrators in branch offices to support 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 activity by reviewing expenses, ensuring alignment with budget expectations, and researching discrepancies as needed.
• Serve as a key liaison between branch offices, corporate service departments, and the zone office for new and ongoing initiatives.
• Coordinate communication, 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 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 with 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.
• Brings a creative mindset with experience using Canva to create engaging presentations, communications and social media content.
• Comfortable leveraging Copilot and other AI tools to enhance productivity, develop content and streamline processes.
• Salary Range: $75,000–$95,000 annually

Location

We strongly prefer candidates located in the New York Tri-State area. We are open to exceptional candidates based outside the immediate district area, provided they are located within the Eastern Time Zone and can effectively support the needs of the district.

Top Reasons to Work for Robert Half

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE INDUSTRY LEADER – For more than 75 years, our history of success and strong client relationships provide a level of stability few companies can match.

PERFORMANCE = REWARD – We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including a base salary and bonus pay (for talent professional positions), group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability.

Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year. Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year. We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees.

Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com.

UPWARD MOBILITY – With more than 300 locations worldwide, we provide excellent career advancement potential, both locally and beyond.

TOOLS FOR SUCCESS – We provide world-class training, client relationship management tools and advanced technology to help you succeed.

RESPECTED WORLDWIDE – Robert Half has appeared on FORTUNE magazine’s list of “Most Admired Companies” since 1998, as well as numerous “Best Places to Work” lists around the world.

OUTSTANDING CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY – We believe in an “Ethics First” philosophy, which means we are committed to social responsibility, promoting inclusion in the workplace, and actively participating in communities where we live and work. Learn more by downloading Robert Half’s Corporate Responsibility Report at roberthalf.com/about-robert-half/corporate-responsibility.

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JOB LOCATION

NJ WOODBRIDGE