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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$100K *

Lead and innovate community operations, ensuring exceptional resident care and compliance. Drive financial performance while fostering a culture of accountability and engagement among staff. Build str...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Empower a thriving community by leading daily operations, ensuring compliance, and driving financial success. Foster a culture of engagement while enhancing resident care and building strong relations...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional resident care while overseeing daily operations, strategic initiatives, and financial performance. Collaborate with department heads to foster a culture of ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$116K - $144K *

Optimize business operations by leading a team that ensures efficient, compliant processing of business accounts, enhancing service delivery and operational excellence across multiple departments...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$186K - $331K *

Join a team that's redefining financial leadership in healthcare. As a strategic partner, you'll drive performance and decision-making across commercial finance, FP&A, and OPEX management, while leadi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate success by leading daily operations and strategic initiatives in a senior living community, ensuring exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, and financial performance while foster...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$83K - $118K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex IT/SaaS projects, driving execution, and enhancing business processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success while utilizing Agile methodolo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex federal digital services programs, ensuring strategic direction, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships across multidisciplinary teams while ma...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $250K *

Drive operational excellence by building scalable tools and workflows that enhance collaboration across teams. Leverage AI to streamline processes and improve reporting, ensuring our games portfolio r...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $160K *

Champion operational excellence by developing scalable systems that enhance efficiency, ensuring standardized processes across locations, mentoring teams, and executing growth strategies to support ex...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $208K *

Join a team that's driving strategic financial management and operational excellence. Lead diverse teams in business operations, ensuring program success through effective budgeting, forecasting, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $300K *

Join a team that's driving corporate development initiatives, managing M&A processes, and collaborating with leadership to identify and execute strategic acquisitions that enhance growth and innovatio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Join us to shape innovative Jewish life initiatives, manage grants, and build impactful programs. Collaborate with leadership to transform ideas into reality, fostering community growth and engagement...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of product excellence by leading operational alignment, enhancing team delivery, and driving go-to-market execution. Collaborate with engineering and stakeholders to ensure seamless e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining financial accuracy and integrity. Oversee daily accounting functions, manage accounts receivable and payable, and ensure timely financial reporting while le...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic enablement across global Inside Sales teams, enhancing commercial effectiveness and delivering exceptional client value through innovati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $138K *

Advance your career by leading innovative marketing strategies across diverse publishing portfolios. Drive engagement and sales for iconic titles while collaborating with cross-functional teams to est...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Empower marketing data operations by leading journey automation strategies, guiding audience development, and enhancing data-driven marketing capabilities across multiple platforms and channels to del...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$170K - $180K *

Drive enterprise leadership in commercial planning and sales execution, translating business priorities into coordinated actions for profitable growth. Collaborate across functions to enhance sales st...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving strategic commercial planning and execution, aligning sales and marketing efforts to enhance profitability and growth. Lead cross-functional initiatives, optimize territory...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading commercial planning and sales strategies to drive growth. Collaborate across functions to design territory models, enhance customer segmentation, and execute initiatives th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $180K *

Optimize enterprise leadership in commercial planning and sales execution, translating business priorities into coordinated actions for profitable growth. Direct territory design, customer segmentatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $180K *

Drive enterprise leadership in commercial planning and sales execution, translating business priorities into coordinated actions for profitable growth. Collaborate across functions to enhance sales st...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $180K *

Empower strategic execution in commercial planning and sales coverage, driving profitable growth through effective territory design, customer segmentation, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead ini...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading commercial planning and execution strategies that drive profitable growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities, enhance sales processes, and en...

3 weeks 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.