Chief Executives work to ensure that their companies meet their goals. Chief executives work in a variety of public and private-sector industries. Although they earn, on average, the highest salary of all management positions, they also work extremely long hours and are essentially responsible for the success of their companies. If you are a strong team leader who enjoys overseeing large projects and making the tough decisions, you might be well suited for a management position. There are a number of different management jobs in a variety of fields, each with a unique set of responsibilities. Many of the jobs on the best-paid jobs list are in management roles.