Director, Business Operations Jobs

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.

Find Director, Business Operations Jobs on Ladders

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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$300K - $375K *

Advance operational excellence by leading a large team, shaping strategy, and optimizing performance to ensure exceptional customer service across multiple functions in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$300K - $375K *

Unlock potential by leading a large team to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Shape strategy and optimize performance in a dynamic environment, ensuring high standards across mul...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$300K - $375K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence by overseeing a 700+ team in a 2M sq. ft. facility. Shape strategy, optimize performance, and ensure top-tier customer service while driving growth in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$193K - $310K *

Empower change by leading high-impact initiatives for regional executives. Drive strategy and execution across functions, tackling complex problems with agility and precision while building strong sta...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate operations by leading fleet management and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. Oversee safety, training, and business development while collaborating with various departments to enhance...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $201K *

Lead the charge in shaping and evolving a global web ecosystem, overseeing strategy, operations, and governance to deliver high-performing digital experiences that drive engagement and business growth...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Leverage your established CRE relationships to drive business growth, accelerate deal cycles, and close multi-site partnerships across key U.S. markets. Collaborate with internal teams to refine strat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$168K - $233K *

Transform partnerships by engaging CXOs at major consumer platforms, driving revenue through innovative advertising solutions while navigating complex integrations and data governance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$165K - $205K *

Lead the federal growth strategy by developing innovative capture and proposal approaches, building key relationships, and driving revenue in a dynamic environment. Play a critical role in shaping org...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $190K *

Drive operational excellence by leading project management initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing efficient systems and processes to enhance client service and projec...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$109K - $148K *

Elevate your career by building and optimizing systems that enhance operational efficiency. Play a key role in financial back office processes, leveraging data and automation to improve forecasting, r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $178K *

Lead and manage data operations to ensure efficient, reliable, and secure data systems. Oversee data platform infrastructure, governance strategies, and team development while collaborating with stake...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $248K *

Drive growth by optimizing revenue operations, leading a high-impact team, and ensuring operational excellence across sales, marketing, and customer success, while leveraging advanced systems and data...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Architect a global BI strategy to transform enterprise data into trusted reporting solutions. Lead cross-functional teams, establish standards, and drive innovation in analytics to enhance decision-ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $246K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operational processes and training within Development, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement through standardized practices and effective stakeholde...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform the Business Office to enhance patient accounting, streamline admissions, and optimize revenue cycle management while supervising a dedicated team and ensuring consistent performance across...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance quoting processes, drive CPQ improvements, and ensure compliance across sales operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline go-to-market strategies and suppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Oversee operations and supervise staff to ensure high-quality service delivery. Collaborate with the Program Director on maintenance, security, and client care while maintaining compliance with regula...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by supervising staff, ensuring compliance, and enhancing service delivery. Collaborate with teams to maintain high standards in client care, documentation, and facility...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a dedicated team to ensure high-quality service delivery, compliance with regulations, and exceptional client support. Drive training initiatives and foster collaboratio...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead and enhance service delivery through effective supervision, training, and compliance. Foster collaboration, ensure client access to services, and maintain operational excellence while...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming data into actionable insights. You'll drive analytical functions across core business areas, ensuring impactful decisions that shape our growth and strateg...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex problems through data-driven insights. You'll own the analytical function for key business areas, driving impactful decisions and outcomes in a fast-pac...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining business operations through data-driven insights. You'll own analytical functions across core business areas, driving impactful decisions and outcomes while collaborating...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Analyze complex business problems and drive data-driven decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define metrics, build reports, and deliver actionable insights that enhance growth and ope...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director, Business Operations jobs?question toggle

    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.

  • Where can I find Director, Business Operations jobs?question toggle

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