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 sales operations by leading logistics, customer onboarding, and revenue reporting for a dynamic B2B technology company. Drive strategic initiatives and ensure seamless processes th...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion the redesign and implementation of employee onboarding processes, leading cross-functional teams through the project lifecycle while ensuring alignment and continuous improvement in a complex...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming employee onboarding processes through Workday, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $160K *

Innovate and lead teams in enhancing guest experiences while achieving operational excellence. Utilize your expertise in guest services and hospitality management to drive profitability and engage in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Support hotel operations by managing profitability, enhancing guest experience, and leading departmental teams to achieve revenue goals while ensuring alignment with brand service vision and fostering...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Oversee hotel operations, ensure guest satisfaction, manage finances, and lead teams to achieve excellent service levels while aligning with business strategies and operational goals...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Manage operations and enhance guest satisfaction through effective leadership and strategic profitability initiatives. Drive revenue goals while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and team perform...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance client partnerships, driving retention and growth for Fortune 500 and global clients. Your leadership will shape strategies, oversee renewals, and ensure exceptional ser...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming client relationships into strategic partnerships. Guide a team of Strategic Account Executives and Managers to drive retention, revenue growth, and client satisfaction...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform marketing operations by optimizing the Martech stack, driving lead management, and ensuring accurate attribution to enhance pipeline generation and retention across all marketing channels...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Contribute to strategic finance and operations by optimizing processes, managing contracts, and overseeing compliance. Collaborate closely with leadership to enhance organizational efficiency and supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize high-impact initiatives by leading strategic operations, driving analytical solutions, and collaborating across teams to enhance business execution and maximize value capture in the collectib...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$220K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of engineering operations and strategy, driving high-impact decisions and managing a multi-million dollar budget while fostering collaboration and innovation in...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $135K *

Lead the charge in project management, overseeing brand initiatives and guiding teams to deliver high-impact strategies. Drive operational efficiency, financial management, and team development while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Drive impactful brand initiatives by leading project management teams, overseeing complex projects, and ensuring strategic execution across multiple channels. Elevate operational efficiency while ment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects across multiple brands, guiding PM teams to deliver high-impact results. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize workflows and drive operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Engage in strategic business development to drive growth, build client relationships, and manage sales pipelines in corporate real estate. Ideal for proactive professionals eager to excel in a dynamic...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $195K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing Business Systems, ensuring enterprise applications align with business priorities while managing a specialist team and optimizing operational effici...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic leader, driving operational excellence and growth at a mission-oriented events venue. Collaborate with executives to enhance organizational performance and foster a...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$115K - $192K *

Join us to manage client relationships and drive project success in the biopharma sector. You'll oversee contractual obligations, ensure customer satisfaction, and lead cross-functional teams to deliv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $146K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by leading Business Intelligence projects, overseeing data modeling, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance institutional performance and support strateg...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $175K *

Lead and innovate ERP solutions in a collaborative Agile environment, ensuring project success through effective management, design, and implementation of Oracle Cloud Financials while driving team pe...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Lead financial planning and analysis for the Commercial organization, driving budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with leaders to optimize resource allocation and support strategic deci...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform culinary operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance guest experiences, manage budgets, and drive profitability while fostering collaboration and excellence in service delivery...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead operations and enhance guest experiences through effective management, strategic planning, and team development in a dynamic culinary environment focused on excellence and profitabilit...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.