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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$129K - $178K *

Drive operational excellence by leading Technical Operations to ensure efficient manufacturing processes, regulatory compliance, and high-quality product delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to op...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of business operations by managing budgets, strategic planning, and staff performance while optimizing departmental processes and ensuring compliance with university policies to enhance...

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

$150K - $180K *

Elevate production excellence by leading complex client programs, ensuring strategic delivery, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency across multi-million-dollar initiatives and diverse marke...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Elevate client experiences by leading production strategy and execution across multi-million-dollar programs. Drive operational excellence, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure client satisfactio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Champion financial insights as an FP&A Manager, partnering with Commerce leaders to drive strategic decisions, enhance revenue performance, and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting across multipl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Engage as a strategic FP&A Manager, partnering with Commerce leaders to drive financial insights, enhance forecasting, and support month-end processes, ensuring accurate reporting and billing for opti...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of finance by partnering with Commerce leaders to drive strategic insights, enhance profitability, and ensure accurate reporting. Leverage your analytical skills...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$225K - $250K *

Shape your career by leading strategic treasury operations post-acquisition. Drive integration, optimize cash management, and enhance financial integrity across multiple entities while collaborating w...

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

$250K - $275K *

Lead the charge in transforming treasury operations post-acquisition, integrating legacy systems with modern architecture to enhance liquidity controls and financial integrity across multiple entities...

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion your career by leading revenue operations, optimizing systems, and driving data-driven decisions across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success. Collaborate with executives to enhance forecast...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $180K *

Empower our team to drive innovative sports sponsorship activations, managing high-profile client partnerships and executing impactful experiential programs across major professional sports leagues. L...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving customer engagement through innovative marketing strategies. As a leader, you'll oversee omnichannel operations, enhance customer experiences, and leverage technology to max...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining customer engagement through innovative marketing strategies. As a leader, you'll oversee omnichannel operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive retention while c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Tackle operational excellence by overseeing financial performance, ensuring compliance, and developing leadership across our restaurant portfolio while driving strategic initiatives for growth and suc...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$220K - $250K *

Transform the consulting practice by leading teams, driving growth, and fostering client relationships. Collaborate with executives to establish clear goals and accountability while nurturing talent a...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $146K *

Shape the future of financial analysis by partnering with Global Service Operations to drive insights, improve productivity, and enhance service margins through strategic financial modeling and cross...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $150K *

Champion innovative marketing strategies to enhance proposals and presentations, collaborating with senior management to drive success in the San Diego and Los Angeles regions while managing multiple...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading transactions in clean energy finance. Drive negotiations, manage key relationships, and develop innovative solutions to support impactful climate investments. Join a dyn...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading transactions in clean energy finance, managing key relationships, and developing innovative solutions to drive investment in climate solutions. Join a dynamic team focused...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Oversee the strategic development and operations of fundraising systems, ensuring data integrity and effective reporting. Collaborate cross-departmentally to support fundraising goals and enhance oper...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead and expand strategic client relationships, driving satisfaction and revenue growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact solutions and manage large-scale initiatives while ensuri...

Maryland, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Empower a cohesive marketing strategy that elevates brand recognition across subsidiaries. Collaborate with leadership to manage campaigns, community initiatives, and team development while ensuring i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing internal HR strategies while providing guidance and support to leaders and employees across various business functions, driving effective organization design and fosterin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $149K *

Drive the evolution of customer payment experiences and cash application automation. Collaborate across Finance, Technology, and Data to enhance payment processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and c...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with leadership to enhance business performance, manage cross-functional projec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.