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Explore Director, Business Operations opportunities for experienced leaders who turn company strategy into effective execution. These senior professionals improve how organizations operate by aligning teams, processes, resources, and performance goals. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you discover leadership roles that match your experience and career ambitions.

What Does a Director of Business Operations Do?

A Director of Business Operations helps guide the systems and decisions that keep a business running effectively. Responsibilities may include setting operating priorities, developing performance metrics, managing budgets and forecasts, improving processes, and coordinating initiatives across departments. The role often partners closely with executive leadership to identify challenges, evaluate opportunities, and support sustainable growth.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a record of leading complex initiatives and delivering measurable results. Valuable qualifications include strategic planning, financial and data analysis, process improvement, project and change management, and clear communication. Directors also need to influence stakeholders, develop teams, and balance short-term execution with long-term business objectives. Requirements vary by organization, industry, and role.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Director, Business Operations roles are available across a range of industries and company sizes. Depending on the position, you may oversee a specific business unit, support company-wide operations, or lead strategic programs. Compensation varies based on factors such as location, scope, industry, and experience. Browse Ladders listings to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

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Search current openings and compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Use Ladders to focus your search on senior professional roles and identify opportunities where your operational leadership can make an impact.

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Director, Business Operations

$150K - $180K *

Drive cross-functional project execution for AI infrastructure deployment, coordinating resources and managing schedules to ensure timely delivery across multiple workstreams while aligning business o...

Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

Director of Business Operations

$125K - $150K *

Transform business operations by leading systems and technology initiatives that enhance efficiency, drive AI enablement, and streamline processes across the organization, ensuring a robust foundation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Director, Business Operations (Business Development)

$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive strategic growth and foster strong partnerships, leveraging your expertise to optimize performance and generate new opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape imp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Director, Business Operations (Business Development)

$150K - $180K *

Elevate partnerships by driving strategic growth and optimizing performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft actionable insights and generate new opportunities, ensuring long-term suc...

San Francisco, CA (San Francisco County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Director, Business Operations (Business Development)

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic partnerships by driving growth, optimizing performance, and generating new opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and resolve challeng...

Chicago, IL (Cook County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Director, Business Operations (Business Development)

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic growth by managing partnerships and identifying new opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and deliver actionable insights, ensuring alignment a...

Boston, MA (Suffolk County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Director, Business Operations (Business Development)

$150K - $180K *

Empower strategic growth by managing partnerships and driving innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and generate new opportunities, ensuring alignment a...

New York, NY (New York County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Director, Business Operations

$145K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence and strategic growth in a dynamic environment. Lead cross-functional initiatives, optimize processes, and support executive decision-making to enhance...

Chicago, IL (Cook County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Director, Business Operations

$145K - $215K *

Champion operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives that drive growth and efficiency across the Americas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate vision into actionable plans...

Austin, TX (Travis County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Director, Business Operations

$159K - $236K *

Lead the charge in optimizing business operations across the Americas, ensuring strategic alignment and effective execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance, enhance proce...

New York, NY (New York County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Director, Business Operations

$137K - $204K *

Elevate business operations by leading strategic initiatives and optimizing workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance, align resources, and support growth in the Americas...

Scottsdale, AZ (Maricopa County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Director, Business Operations

$159K - $236K *

Lead the charge in optimizing business operations across the Americas, ensuring strategic alignment and effective execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance, enhance proce...

San Jose, CA (Santa Clara County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Director, Business Operations

$137K - $204K *

Drive strategic business operations across the Americas, ensuring effective execution of initiatives and alignment among teams. Collaborate with leadership to optimize performance, enhance processes...

Omaha, NE (Douglas County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Director, Business Operations

$90K - $215K *

Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional teams to enhance media planning and execution. Leverage strategic insights and project management skills to optimize resources and exceed clien...

New York, NY (New York County)Hybrid

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

Director, Business Operations

$90K - $215K *

Develop and implement strategic operations processes to enhance client deliverables, ensuring efficiency across creative, financial, and data operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

Chicago, IL (Cook County)Hybrid

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

Director, Business Development

$220K - $260K *

Drive new business initiatives and lead a high-performing team to exceed sales targets. Develop innovative strategies, coach your team, and create a culture of success in a fast-paced, remote environm...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Director of Business Operations

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing business operations for Harvard Library, overseeing financial management, human resources, and facilities. Collaborate with senior leadership to implement strategic initi...

Cambridge, MA (Middlesex County)In-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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Director of Business Operations

$125K - $150K *

Lead and execute strategic initiatives for business operations, financial management, and human resources within a complex library environment, ensuring optimal support for archives and special collec...

Cambridge, MA (Middlesex County)In-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Director, Business Operations

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing business operations and enhancing service delivery. Lead strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional projects, and collaborate with senior leadership to d...

Fort Washington, MD (Prince Georges County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Director, Business Operations

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic business operations and fiscal management in a dynamic college environment. Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, oversee budget planning, and provide analytical support to facilitat...

Newark, DE (New Castle County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Senior Director, Business Operations

$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading a high-performing team, managing financial governance, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless delivery for government cli...

Chicago, IL (Cook County)Hybrid

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

Director, Business Operations & Strategy

$180K - $236K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of operations and strategy, driving cross-functional excellence and optimizing processes to enhance provider operations and experience. Collaborate with leaders...

New York, NY (New York County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Director, Business Operations

$140K - $160K *

Tackle strategic operations for our Product & Engineering teams, enhancing methodologies, traceability, and executive visibility. Lead process improvements while managing a direct report, ensuring han...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Sr. Director of Operations

$125K - $130K *

Grow your career with a transformative operations leadership role focused on scaling packaging and kitting operations while enhancing quality and delivery. Lead a dedicated team to drive meaningful ch...

Eden Prairie, MN (Hennepin County)In-Person

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Sr. Director of Operations

$125K - $130K *

Lead our operations team to scale packaging and kitting from $5M to $10M, enhancing quality and delivery. Drive continuous improvement and optimize our ERP system while fostering meaningful work exper...

Hopkins, MN (Hennepin County)In-Person

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Business Operations do?question toggle

    A Director of Business Operations leads initiatives that improve organizational performance. The role may involve operational strategy, process improvement, budgeting, performance reporting, and coordination across teams.

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    Requirements vary, but employers often seek substantial business or operations experience, a history of leading cross-functional initiatives, analytical and financial skills, and the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.

  • How much do Director, Business Operations jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, industry, company size, role scope, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its compensation details.

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    You can browse Director, Business Operations openings on Ladders and review role responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation information to find opportunities suited to your background.