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 *

Champion the future of automation by leading PLC and Robotics Programming teams. Drive project success through technical oversight, resource management, and continuous improvement, ensuring high-quali...

London, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior seller, leading enterprise sales engagements with top Fortune 500 clients. Drive strategic initiatives and build a high-performing team to champion an innovative AI cre...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the dynamic management of a diverse residential portfolio, driving operational excellence and financial performance across multiple affordable housing communities while ensuring compliance a...

1 week ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Engage with key enterprise clients, driving account growth and renewals. Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure delivery excellence and client satisfaction, while identifying opportunities...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic finance team to lead enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, and analysis. Collaborate with leaders to provide insights, optimize costs, and drive strategic decisions that enha...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that leads enterprise-wide financial planning and analysis. Collaborate with senior leaders to improve business performance and drive strategic financial outcomes, while managing a dedicat...

Johnson City, TNRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise business applications by leading strategy, implementation, and modernization efforts. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive technology solutions that...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations and financial planning, ensuring quality standards and compliance while driving strategic initiatives to enhance performance and resource utilization across th...

2 days ago

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

$170K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic marketing operations, aligning teams, and driving execution excellence. Collaborate with leadership to prioritize initiatives, manage budgets, and ensure successf...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading a dynamic team of 33+ recruiters. Drive high-volume hiring strategies across diverse sectors while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improveme...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful analytics solutions, consulting with clients to identify opportunities, and driving audience strategies. Mentor teams while staying ahead of industry trends to...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $200K *

Engage with clients to drive impactful analytics solutions, lead audience strategies, and mentor teams. Shape the future of marketing through innovative data insights and strategic consulting, ensurin...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $149K *

Elevate operational compliance and efficiency by overseeing daily trading activities, ensuring robust documentation, and developing a resilient control framework, while collaborating cross-functionall...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by leading a high-performing team, driving results, and ensuring exceptional customer service across multiple locations while maintaining a strong focus on team develop...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing daily operations, ensuring quality and efficiency across repair, logistics, and team management. Collaborate closely with staff to meet customer commitments and drive con...

6 days ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Elevate your career by driving revenue growth through data analysis, sales optimization, and AI tool development. Collaborate with leadership to enhance sales strategies and improve customer engagemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance commercial operations, team performance, and proposal execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver timely, accurate proposals while fostering continuous improvement and stakeh...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $115K *

Manage and elevate client programs by coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Serve as the primary contact, driving best-in-class service and optimizing...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $188K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing fulfillment operations, ensuring service-level excellence from dock to door. This hands-on role drives performance, educates partners, and leads operational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $197K *

Transform enterprise operations by leading process optimization initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance service delivery, and driving strategic change across the organization for susta...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and customer-focused delivery across multi-disciplinary platforms. Lead and mentor teams while improving service resilience...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion strategic initiatives as an Executive Business Partner, providing high-level support to C-suite executives. Drive operational efficiency, manage complex calendars, and enhance cross-functiona...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing client partnerships, and fostering a high-performing team in a rapidly evolving security services environment. Shape the future...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$102K - $110K *

Tackle client operations for global entertainment sales, ensuring timely delivery of content and materials. Lead a team, manage client relationships, and collaborate across departments to uphold best...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $173K *

Drive effective billing operations by developing cutting-edge strategies to enhance cash collections and optimize revenue management. Foster partnerships to maximize productivity, compliance, and oper...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.