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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$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of revenue operations by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance pipeline efficiency and forecasting accuracy in a dynamic e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K *

Lead the charge in operationalizing global projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency across teams. Collaborate with local markets and manage budgets while enhancing processes and reporting for seam...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by leading client delivery initiatives, enhancing relationships, and driving strategic growth. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful engagements and excee...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading data operations, enhancing reporting strategies, and driving automation. Collaborate with teams to develop dashboards and ensure data quality, while mentoring junior staff...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives and financial management across multiple institutions. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive goals, enhance partnerships, and ensu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$173K - $217K *

Join a dynamic team to drive commercial opportunities in onsite power solutions, managing a diverse portfolio from qualification to investment approval while collaborating with cross-functional expert...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Transform business operations by owning P&L, leading teams, and driving growth. Collaborate with leadership to implement scalable processes and ensure financial performance while fostering a safety-fi...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence across medical offices, ensuring compliance, managing logistics, and enhancing team performance. Lead initiatives to improve processes and achieve financial objectives whi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Transform the operational landscape of medical offices by leading teams, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes. Drive performance through effective management and strategic oversight while fost...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$185K - $231K *

Lead the charge in optimizing marketing operations and data systems to enhance sales conversions and streamline processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a scalable, reliable funnel...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $231K *

Drive your career forward by leading marketing operations to optimize the sales funnel, enhance data governance, and improve conversion rates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish scal...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $231K *

Transform the marketing funnel by leading operations from demand capture to sales handoff. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, scalability, and data governance while driving...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $231K *

Lead the marketing operations to optimize the sales funnel, enhancing lead capture, qualification, and conversion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish scalable processes and drive dat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive business growth by leading sales and marketing initiatives, enhancing brand visibility, and fostering strategic partnerships. Collaborate with management to optimize service utilization and addr...

Yesterday

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

$105K - $150K *

Champion growth by leveraging your established CRE network to drive partnerships and accelerate deal cycles. Collaborate with leading property owners to modernize spaces and enhance tenant experiences...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $180K *

Drive financial planning and performance for a key division, partnering with leaders to enhance profitability through insightful analysis and strategic decision-making. Lead budgeting, forecasting, an...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$152K - $175K *

Innovate business operations to enhance clinical and sponsored research efficiency. Lead a team in performance management, process improvement, and strategic initiatives while collaborating across dep...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence and strategic growth as a hands-on leader, integrating departments and managing P&L while partnering with the CEO to foster a thriving, engaged team culture in a dynamic s...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$226K - $340K *

Drive operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives, financial planning, and workforce optimization. Collaborate across departments to enhance service delivery and ensure compliance, while f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Drive business operations and revenue strategy for Marketing, ensuring efficient workflows, data integrity, and dynamic pricing. Collaborate with Finance and IT to optimize systems and reporting, enha...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$73K - $149K *

Lead operational excellence in a dynamic global health program, overseeing staff, budgets, and workflows. Drive strategic initiatives and ensure quality in educational programming while fostering a co...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth by developing and closing complex cybersecurity opportunities. Build relationships with executive stakeholders while leveraging a diverse partner ecosystem to solve security cha...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting. Collaborate with executive leaders to close complex deals and leverage a diverse partner ecosystem, all while achieving sig...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by driving strategic cybersecurity solutions across enterprise accounts. Leverage executive relationships and a diverse partner ecosystem to close complex deals and achieve significant...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting by building executive relationships and closing complex deals. Leverage a diverse partner ecosystem to deliver tailored solutions while achieving sig...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.