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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$110K - $184K *

Drive cross-functional alignment and operational excellence in a dynamic MarTech environment. Lead strategic initiatives, facilitate decision-making, and mentor junior team members to enhance product...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $184K *

Unlock your potential by driving cross-functional alignment and operational excellence in a dynamic MarTech environment. Lead strategic initiatives, facilitate collaboration, and enhance product opera...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $184K *

Lead the charge in optimizing product operations by driving cross-functional alignment and facilitating strategic execution across teams. Leverage your expertise to enhance processes, mentor junior st...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $184K *

Lead cross-functional alignment and operational excellence in a dynamic MarTech environment. Drive strategic initiatives, facilitate decision-making, and mentor junior team members to enhance product...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $184K *

Engage cross-functional teams to drive strategic alignment and operational excellence within the MarTech product organization, ensuring effective execution of product initiatives and fostering a cultu...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $184K *

Champion cross-functional alignment and operational excellence in a dynamic MarTech environment. Drive strategic initiatives, facilitate decision-making, and enhance process adoption to optimize produ...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of manufacturing operations by leading strategic initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of accountability wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Accelerate project success by leading a dynamic team, enhancing workflows, and fostering collaboration across departments to deliver exceptional results from planning through execution...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in private market operations, executing fund activities and client services while developing scalable processes across teams. Enhance workflow designs and manage cross-functional proje...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $225K *

Drive strategic program management excellence across a diverse client portfolio, ensuring alignment, governance, and operational execution. Lead a team of professionals to enhance client engagement an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic program management across a diverse client portfolio. Oversee a team of professionals to ensure excellence in execution, governance, and client engagement while dr...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing operations fulfillment, ensuring timely shipping, inventory management, and exceptional customer service while leading a dynamic team to achieve operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations fulfillment, ensuring timely shipping, inventory management, and exceptional customer service while developing a high-performing team and maintaining complianc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $175K *

Lead financial management for large-scale accounts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure fiscal health and drive profitability through strategic oversight and effective resource managem...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $125K *

Innovate the revenue technology landscape by managing and optimizing systems that enhance sales, marketing, and operations. Drive automation and integration across platforms to ensure seamless functio...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead the regional commercialization strategy for a groundbreaking cell therapy. Drive customer engagement, enhance patient access, and collaborate cross-functionally to maximize product ado...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $155K *

Champion operational excellence by integrating teams, managing projects, and driving process improvements. Leverage your analytical skills to navigate complexities and enhance collaboration across mul...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise growth operations by providing strategic leadership and optimizing processes. Collaborate with executives to drive performance, enhance decision-making, and lead a high-performing...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful change by optimizing product operations through collaborative process design, ensuring alignment and efficiency while fostering innovation and simplification across complex product tea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $160K *

Pioneer a unified commercial operating model that standardizes workflows across media, capital, and barter transactions, ensuring seamless integration and compliance within agency investment operation...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in operational analysis and reporting, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing decision-making through data insights and automation tools. Collaborate across teams to optimize work...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic growth by leading business development initiatives, enhancing marketing efforts, and fostering relationships within the healthcare sector. Collaborate with teams to optimize service de...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Partner with us to build a scalable sales operations framework across the Americas, enhancing forecast accuracy and pipeline management while fostering strong relationships with field leadership and d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic growth and partnerships in Real World Evidence. Leverage your expertise to identify new business opportunities and enhance client relationships within the phar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $125K *

Drive high-volume media operations by leading storage, access, and workflow strategies. Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure seamless production across global networks while managing vendor relat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.