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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$205K - $220K *

Transform your career by driving strategic operational excellence and initiatives across North America. In this senior role, leverage your expertise to influence critical decisions impacting reliabili...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $220K *

Engage in shaping enterprise operational excellence strategies across North America. Leverage expertise to drive critical initiatives, evaluate priorities, and optimize decision frameworks for operati...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $220K *

Partner with us to drive Enterprise Operational Excellence across North America. As a Senior Director, you will shape strategic choices in operations and engineering, ensuring reliability and scalabil...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $220K *

Elevate organizational excellence by connecting operations, engineering, and strategic initiatives to enhance North America’s mission-critical capabilities. Influence decision-making through expert in...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $220K *

Champion operational excellence by shaping strategic initiatives to enhance reliability and readiness within the North American portfolio, influencing enterprise decisions while navigating complex cro...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $220K *

Drive strategic operational excellence initiatives across North America by integrating engineering, financial planning, and partner strategies to enhance reliability, scalability, and performance with...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $220K *

Lead the charge in optimizing enterprise operational excellence by driving strategic initiatives across North America. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance data center reliability and perform...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $220K *

Drive Enterprise Operational Excellence by shaping strategic operations across North America. Connect engineering, financial, and partner strategies to enhance reliability, readiness, and long-term po...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $231K *

Partner with us to lead strategic initiatives that enhance operational performance and member outcomes in the Florida Medicaid health plan, driving alignment across teams and ensuring effective execut...

Florida, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $240K *

Transform customer operations by leading a team to enhance renewal processes, optimize workflows, and implement AI-driven solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to build infrastructure that capture...

Tennessee, USRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of technology in refining and midstream operations by providing strategic IT partnership and guidance. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive operational excellence and leverage techn...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$60K - $101K *

Lead the charge in providing advanced administrative support for firm leaders! Manage complex scheduling, coordinate travel, and assist with confidential communications to drive operational efficiency...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance client operations, drive satisfaction, and ensure compliance. Lead strategic initiatives, collaborate across functions, and leverage your expertise to resolve complex cl...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Champion client operations by leading teams to enhance service delivery, resolve issues, and ensure compliance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing client relationships and operati...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Drive client success by managing operational relationships and enhancing service delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement change initiatives, resolve issues, and improve processes, ensurin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Unlock operational excellence by managing premier client relationships, driving service delivery, and leading change initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and ensure client s...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of client operations by managing compliance models, liaising with clients, and resolving data issues. Drive quality reporting and enhance communication between teams to ensure seamles...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Optimize finance operations by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across key processes like Accounts Payable and Payroll. Collaborate cross-function...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform property operations by managing maintenance, safety, and capital projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, optimize budgets, and enhance tenant relations while maintaining high...

Yesterday

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform customer engagement by leading strategic programs, fostering executive relationships, and driving operational excellence to ensure repeat business and long-term partnerships in a complex ind...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $177K *

Lead and develop a distributed team of Project Coordinators, enhancing operational health and governance across complex automation deployments while driving continuous improvement and collaboration wi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K - $215K *

Take ownership of enterprise application, data, and integration capabilities, driving innovation and efficiency through modern engineering practices and AI-assisted development while leading a multidi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Lead financial planning and analysis efforts, driving insights for profitability and strategic decision-making. Collaborate with executive leadership to enhance forecasting accuracy and optimize finan...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $240K *

Transform operations by leading infrastructure initiatives, enhancing production efficiency, and fostering collaboration across teams to meet business needs while ensuring reliability and modernizing...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $240K *

Reimagine operational excellence as you lead infrastructure and production teams, ensuring reliability and innovation in technology delivery. Drive process improvements and foster collaboration to mee...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.