Center Directors lead the people, programs, and day-to-day operations of a center, helping ensure it delivers on its mission while meeting performance, service, and financial goals. Depending on the organization, a center may focus on education, healthcare, research, community services, or business operations. Explore Center Director opportunities on Ladders, including vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by industry and organization, but Center Directors commonly set priorities, oversee budgets and staffing, develop policies, monitor outcomes, and maintain high standards for service and safety. They may also build relationships with clients, families, community partners, regulators, or executive leadership.
Employers often seek senior leadership experience, sound financial and operational judgment, and the ability to guide teams through change. Communication, strategic planning, problem-solving, and talent development are valuable across sectors. Industry-specific credentials—such as education, clinical, or compliance qualifications—may also be required.
Center Director roles span a range of settings, from early learning and healthcare facilities to research institutes and community organizations. The scope of the position can include one location or multiple sites, with responsibilities shaped by the center’s size, mission, and reporting structure.
Browse Center Director openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for details on responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation, then find roles that align with your leadership experience and career goals.
Director of Appeals and Community Resolutions
$166K - $198K *
Lead a dynamic team in appeals and grievance resolution, ensuring timely, fair outcomes. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance operational effectiveness and compliance while driving strategic...
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$162K *
Join us to lead community engagement and program oversight, fostering partnerships and ensuring quality service delivery. Drive strategic initiatives and financial management while supporting staff de...
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Implementation Project Manager
$90K - $110K *
Champion client success by leading complex implementations, managing risks, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver projects on time while maintaining hi...
Reposted 1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of customer delivery by ensuring compliance with contracts, fostering collaboration across teams, and driving accountability for timely execution of obligations. Be the key liaison be...
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Senior Director, Business Development
$135K - $160K *
Champion the future of strategic partnerships by leading a high-performing team, driving national growth strategies, and fostering impactful relationships to enhance property acquisition efforts acros...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive seamless program execution by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring customer commitments are met from opportunity identification to product commissioning, while maintaining financial health...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Accelerate your career by leading cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution of complex programs from inception to commissioning, driving customer satisfaction and financial performance throu...
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$110K - $130K *
Transform program execution by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction. Drive financial health and manage risks throughout the program lifecycle, f...
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$130K - $180K *
Lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge satellite electronics, ensuring projects meet schedule, cost, and quality standards. Collaborate with teams and customers to drive innovation and accountab...
1 week ago
Temporary SBDC Director, Polsky Exchange
$104K - $166K *
Champion small business growth by leading operations, advising clients, and managing a team. Collaborate with community partners to enhance services and ensure compliance with state metrics while driv...
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$108K - $130K *
Champion the integration of customer experiments for commercial space missions, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards while managing project schedules and customer relations in a dynamic...
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$108K - $130K *
Lead the integration of customer experiments for commercial space missions, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards. Collaborate with customers and manage project teams to support innovati...
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Director | Family Preservation
$90K - $95K *
Champion the Family Preservation Services program, leading staff and fostering partnerships with community and governmental agencies while ensuring compliance with regulations and quality care for fam...
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Data Center Chief Engineer - ORD
$100K - $120K *
Manage a high-performing technical team to ensure operational excellence, safety, and compliance. Drive continuous improvements while overseeing facility systems and delivering effective solutions in...
Reposted today
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing laboratory services across multiple states, ensuring quality and efficiency while fostering collaboration among teams. Drive operational excellence and strategic initiativ...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Champion growth in the SLED NYC market by leveraging executive relationships, driving strategic programs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and enhance cust...
5 days ago
$115K - $185K *
Take ownership of satellite operations management, ensuring reliable communications for Fleet and Joint operations. Oversee contract compliance, deliverables, and personnel tracking while supporting m...
Today
$115K - $185K *
Empower satellite operations by managing systems and ensuring reliable communications. Collaborate with teams to deliver key reports and support mission planning, while serving as the primary interfac...
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Briefing Program Manager, AWS Executive Briefing Center
$88K - $155K *
Champion the delivery of impactful executive briefings, managing timelines and stakeholder engagement to enhance customer relationships and drive AWS adoption. Collaborate with teams to create tailore...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion operational excellence by leading distribution center activities, enhancing performance, and driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, and team engagement to achieve strategic go...
2 weeks ago
Data Center Project Manager, Consultant
$95K - $115K *
Drive project success by leading diverse teams through all phases, ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders while managing multiple projects to meet quality, cost, and schedule r...
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Data Center Project Manager, Consultant
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to lead engineering projects from initiation to completion, managing diverse teams and client relationships while ensuring quality and timely delivery across multiple projects...
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Director of Approach and Authorization
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of donation practices by leading strategic initiatives and teams dedicated to enhancing donor family experiences and ensuring compassionate, informed decision-making throughout the do...
6 days ago
Manager - CX Microsoft Engineering
$150K - $225K *
Lead the charge in mentoring a high-performing software development team, driving technical vision and process improvements while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering collaborati...
5 days ago
Director of Approach and Authorization
$100K - $120K *
Pioneer a transformative approach to donation conversations, leading teams to enhance family engagement and authorization practices. Drive operational excellence while ensuring compassionate support f...
6 days ago
What does a Center Director do?
A Center Director oversees a center’s operations, staff, programs, budgets, and performance. Specific responsibilities depend on the setting, such as education, healthcare, research, or community services.
What qualifications are common for Center Director jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers often look for substantial leadership experience, operational and budget management skills, and strong communication. Some positions require industry-specific education, credentials, or regulatory experience.
Where do Center Directors work?
Center Directors work in many settings, including childcare and education centers, healthcare facilities, research institutes, community organizations, and corporate operations.
How can I find Center Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Search Ladders for Center Director listings and review each posting for salary, location, responsibilities, and qualifications. Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more.