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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$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
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$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
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$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
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$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
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$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
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$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
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$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
Senior Director, Operations Engineering Strategic Initiatives, NA
$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
Director, Operations & Strategic Initiatives
$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...
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Sr Director, Customer Operations
$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...
Today
Manager, IT Business Partner Operations
$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...
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Sr Administrative Business Partner
$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
Vice President, Client Operations
$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...
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Vice President, Client Operations
$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
Vice President, Client Operations
$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
Vice President, Client Operations
$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
Vice President, Client Operations
$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
$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
Assistant Director, Operations
$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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Director Application, Data & Integration
$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...
1 week ago
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
$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
Director, Computer Systems & Operations
$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...
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Director, Computer Systems & Operations
$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...
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What does a Director of Business Operations do?
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?
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?
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?
You can browse Director, Business Operations openings on Ladders and review role responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation information to find opportunities suited to your background.