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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$128K - $214K *

Lead the charge in transforming Enterprise Operations through effective change management. Oversee a dedicated team, partner with leaders, and drive employee adoption to ensure successful implementati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $214K *

Lead transformative change initiatives by partnering with teams to enhance organizational readiness and employee adoption. Oversee a dedicated change management team, ensuring effective execution of s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $214K *

Empower organizational transformation by leading change management initiatives. Drive employee adoption and readiness across Enterprise Operations, collaborating with leaders to ensure successful impl...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives, driving performance across functions. Collaborate with teams to enhance scalability, accountability, and profitability in a dynamic enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership across operations, finance, and growth initiatives. Drive organizational effectiveness, manage P&L, and lead cross-functional teams to enhance perfor...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $170K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic alignment by overseeing project portfolios, enhancing business integration, and ensuring successful change adoption across the organization...

Maine, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead operations for a vibrant senior living community, enhancing resident experiences and driving financial performance while fostering a collaborative team culture and ensuring reg...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance community operations, drive resident engagement, and ensure financial success while fostering a culture of inclusivity and high-quality care in a senior living environme...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate community operations by leading daily functions, enhancing resident engagement, and driving financial performance. Foster a collaborative culture while ensuring compliance and delivering high...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower a thriving senior living community by leading operations, enhancing resident engagement, and driving financial performance. Collaborate with teams to create an inclusive culture while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in a senior living community, enhancing resident satisfaction and financial performance while leading a dedicated team. Foster a collaborative culture and implement strate...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive community success by leading daily operations, enhancing resident experiences, and fostering a collaborative team culture. Your leadership will shape a preferred senior living environment while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a leader overseeing daily operations, resident engagement, and financial performance. Drive community growth and ensure high-quality care while fostering an inclusive culture th...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate community operations by leading daily activities, enhancing resident engagement, and driving financial performance. Foster a collaborative culture while ensuring compliance and delivering exce...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform community operations by leading a dedicated team to enhance resident experiences, drive financial performance, and ensure regulatory compliance while fostering a collaborative and inclusive...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of senior living by leading daily operations, enhancing resident experiences, and driving financial performance while fostering a collaborative and inclusive community culture...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that oversees the operations of Food & Nutrition Services in an acute care setting. Drive service excellence through efficient foodservice management, promote team development, and enhance...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise software sales across North America. Own customer relationships, expand accounts, and collaborate with partners to achieve commercial success while managing comp...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $180K *

Transform research operations by leading a dedicated team to enhance grant management, ensuring compliance and financial stewardship while fostering collaboration across departments to support innovat...

5 days ago

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

$115K - $175K *

Champion strategic HR initiatives by partnering with senior leaders to align workforce strategies with business goals, enhancing talent acquisition, planning, and organizational design for a high-perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by managing a pioneering intermodal transit service. Collaborate with diverse teams, develop metrics, and enhance customer satisfaction in a dynamic, fast-paced environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

Shape your career by building and leading a comprehensive revenue operations function, optimizing performance metrics, defining data governance, and ensuring strategic alignment across teams in a pivo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving project success in mission-critical environments. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee design and construction phases, manage stakeholder relations, and ensure project profi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading support teams to enhance performance, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive continuous improvements, while aligning operations with contractual and regulato...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of operations to enhance performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Lead support teams, manage incidents, and ensure compliance with standards while driving account...

Nashville, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.