department manager
/dɪˈpɑːrtmənt ˈmænɪdʒər/
Meaning
A department manager is a person responsible for overseeing and leading a specific division or section of a company (such as marketing, finance, or human resources). They manage the team members, budget, and daily operations of that specific department. The term is standard in corporate hierarchies.
Examples
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If you need approval for your vacation days, please ask your department manager.
If you need approval for your vacation days, please ask your department manager.
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She was promoted to department manager after working at the company for five years.
She was promoted to department manager after working at the company for five years.
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Our department manager holds weekly meetings to discuss our progress.
Our department manager holds weekly meetings to discuss our progress.
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The department manager is responsible for hiring new team members.
The department manager is responsible for hiring new team members.
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He reported the budget issue directly to the department manager.
He reported the budget issue directly to the department manager.
Common Mistakes
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✗ The manager of department approved my request.
✓ The department manager approved my request.
"Department manager" is the standard compound noun used in business settings.
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✗ I need to speak with the departmental manager.
✓ I need to speak with the department manager.
While "departmental manager" is occasionally used in some regions, "department manager" is the far more common and standard term globally.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Our ___ is in charge of the entire marketing team.
💡 The person who leads a specific division.
Show answer
department manager
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You should submit your monthly expense report to your ___.
💡 Your immediate head of department.
Show answer
department manager