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.

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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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$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 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...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing seller support operations, driving quality and productivity while leveraging data insights to improve experiences and lead impactful projects across multiple...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$79K - $93K *

Manage daily operations of a new Pediatric Research Division, ensuring alignment on financial activities and human resources. Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement process improvements and ac...

1 week ago

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

$145K - $165K *

Empower our audit team by leading the internal control program, ensuring compliance with SOX, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with senior leaders to assess risks and mentor junior st...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of energy by identifying growth opportunities and driving strategic development. Lead complex transactions, collaborate with teams, and leverage your expertise to create value in rene...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $220K *

Transform operations by leading complex projects, enhancing efficiency, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, manage budgets, and foster talent de...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence at a high-volume distribution center, leading multi-shift teams in fulfillment, inventory management, and automation initiatives while driving continuous improvement an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of business operations by leading strategic planning and alignment across departments. Drive performance metrics, enhance collaboration, and adapt to dynamic market changes in a high...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic planning and operational excellence for a dynamic Marketing & Communications team. Own budgeting, resource management, and cross-functional partnerships while leading initiatives that...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$300K - $375K *

Transform operations by leading a large team to optimize performance and enhance customer service. Drive strategic initiatives and foster a culture of excellence in one of the largest facilities, ensu...

1 week ago

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

$200K - $240K *

Empower leaders by managing their schedules, travel, and tasks in a fast-paced startup. Utilize your creativity to adapt to diverse work styles while ensuring smooth operations across multiple departm...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of K-12 sales by leading a dynamic team of Account Executives. Drive performance through strategic planning, precise forecasting, and collaborative initiatives to achieve growth targe...

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding client relationships and driving revenue growth within the legal services sector. This role requires strategic territory management and a consultative sales approach to es...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Transform client relationships and drive revenue growth by executing strategic business development initiatives within the legal services sector, focusing on expanding market presence and fostering pa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on expanding client relationships and driving new business in the legal services sector. Leverage your consultative sales skills to achieve sales objective...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Oversee technology strategy and operations, ensuring a secure, responsive environment that meets diverse family needs while fostering leadership and operational excellence across all supported locatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $194K *

Drive operational excellence by leading media delivery initiatives, optimizing processes, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance performance and client satisfaction in a dynamic media env...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead legal and risk operations, ensuring compliance and integrity across domestic and international initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage contracts, develop policies, and support govern...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your established CRE network to drive business growth. Engage with top property groups, navigate complex sales cycles, and close multi-site partnerships across key U.S...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $250K *

Drive institutional capital growth by originating and nurturing investor relationships. Leverage your expertise in complex credit strategies to enhance fundraising efforts and expand Obra Capital's pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $210K *

Lead the charge in financial forecasting and analysis, driving strategic decisions that enhance top-line performance. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize SaaS met...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $210K *

Drive impactful financial analysis and forecasting to enhance business performance. Collaborate with senior leadership and teams to connect key SaaS metrics with strategic decisions, ensuring effectiv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.