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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$80K - $95K *

Manage and oversee site operations, ensure service excellence, develop staff, and drive process improvements. Lead financial management, foster client relationships, and navigate compliance while insp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis by developing action-focused models and insights, ensuring alignment with business goals, and enhancing overall financial health for strategic growth...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in a fast-paced fulfillment center. Lead daily operations, enhance productivity, and foster talent development while ensuring customer satisfaction an...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $250K *

Drive innovative communications planning strategies that elevate brand engagement and inspire teams. Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful media solutions while fostering strong cli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $250K *

Lead the charge in strategic communications planning, inspiring teams and clients to leverage media creatively for impactful brand growth while mastering Omni Workflow for seamless campaign execution...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $250K *

Lead strategic communications planning across diverse portfolios, fostering client relationships and inspiring teams. Drive innovative media solutions and oversee the implementation of Omni Workflow t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of legal operations by establishing a strategic function, optimizing technology, and driving global transformation. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance processes, manage budget...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at strategic customer accounts by driving revenue growth and retention. Build senior relationships, manage account strategies, and ensure customer satisfaction while collaborating...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion customer relationships and drive revenue growth by managing a portfolio of strategic accounts. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer satisfaction and retention while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by driving revenue growth and retention for strategic accounts. Build strong relationships, lead sales initiatives, and collaborate across teams to enhance customer satisfaction an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading Workforce Services initiatives, driving team performance, and fostering strategic partnerships. Play a pivotal role in enhancing service delivery and expandin...

4 weeks ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your leadership career by overseeing operations for Workforce Services, driving performance metrics, and fostering strategic relationships to ensure project success and community impact across...

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading warehousing and distribution operations, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a high-performance team environment to achieve operational excellence and business...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$203K - $228K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic manufacturing operations, integrating technical and business insights to drive successful commercialization and lifecycle management of biologics and cell therapi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Elevate operational excellence by partnering with leadership to drive strategic initiatives, enhance productivity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Lead change management and communicat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Elevate business operations by partnering with leadership to drive growth, optimize team performance, and ensure operational excellence. Collaborate across disciplines to foster a high-performing envi...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading base operations to enhance guest experiences, drive strategic initiatives, and foster community relationships. This senior role demands exceptional leadership across m...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $180K *

Lead organizational capability by bridging strategy and execution across diverse hospitality operations. Drive scalable frameworks and change management to enhance performance and sustain innovation a...

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

$150K - $180K *

Engage with clients as a strategic leader, driving innovative solutions and managing complex accounts. Collaborate with marketing teams to enhance brand value and deliver impactful campaigns while nav...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the development of innovative data solutions, enhancing decision-making across the institution. Drive strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and build a high-performi...

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $155K *

Transform data governance by leading cross-functional analytics initiatives that empower decision-making and enhance institutional trust through robust data solutions and a modernized ecosystem...

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

$230K - $250K *

Elevate IT operations by leading service delivery, compliance, and vendor management. Collaborate across departments to ensure GxP systems are validated and inspection-ready while driving strategic IT...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading digital operations to enhance member hotel capabilities, ensuring seamless implementation, support, and adoption of digital solutions while driving operational excellence a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of business development by building key relationships, leading strategic pursuits, and enhancing processes to drive revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead and coordinate business development, customer relations, and quality management activities to enhance private pay services, ensuring operational excellence and growth in a dynamic healthcare envi...

6 days ago

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

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.