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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$115K - $185K *

Lead the charge in optimizing hospital accounts receivable operations, driving cash acceleration, reducing denials, and enhancing revenue realization through strategic partnerships and data-driven dec...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $210K *

Drive the digital banking strategy and agile delivery of transaction banking capabilities, ensuring client-centered and scalable solutions while mentoring teams and aligning stakeholders for excellenc...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on client satisfaction and operational excellence. Lead client accounts, foster relationships, and drive performance metrics while navigating a fast-paced...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $215K *

Champion strategic initiatives and manage high-priority finance projects, serving as a trusted advisor to the CFO. You'll enhance operational effectiveness and lead cross-functional collaboration, sha...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$172K - $215K *

Drive enterprise portfolio management for strategic alignment and resource allocation. Lead program management, ensuring transparency and data-driven decisions while influencing senior leadership to o...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $155K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth through new client acquisition and strategic partnerships. Collaborate across teams to position agency solutions, enhance client relations, and achieve excep...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $155K *

Advance your career by driving growth through strategic client acquisition and innovative solutions across various industries while enhancing agency capabilities and fostering key executive relationsh...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $155K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth by acquiring new clients, focusing on innovative agency solutions across various industries. Cultivate strategic relationships and enhance business developmen...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $155K *

Pioneer new client acquisition strategies, driving revenue growth through agency solutions. Collaborate and build executive relationships, showcasing innovative design and data services in a dynamic e...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $155K *

Drive revenue growth by acquiring new clients through strategic selling and industry-wide understanding. Foster executive relationships while overseeing the pitch process and enhancing business develo...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $155K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth through strategic client acquisition, leveraging a deep understanding of agency services across various industries, and enhancing collaboration with cross-fu...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $155K *

Drive revenue growth by acquiring new clients and selling innovative agency solutions across various industries. Leverage strategic insights and relationship-building skills to enhance bottom funnel p...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $155K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth by acquiring new clients through strategic selling of agency solutions, focusing on branding, media, eCommerce, and more while building lasting relationships...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $155K *

Shape the future of agency sales by driving growth through strategic client engagement and innovative solutions. Leverage your industry expertise to build executive relationships and enhance the custo...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$282K - $317K *

Lead the strategic development of our Washington, DC office, serving as the primary liaison to government agencies. Drive business opportunities, build relationships, and shape engagements to advance...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$282K - $317K *

Transform your career by leading strategic operations in Washington, DC. Drive business development, foster government relations, and shape opportunities in the defense sector while building a high-pe...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Empower your career by driving revenue growth and market expansion in the cell and gene therapy sector. Lead strategic sales initiatives, build key relationships, and identify new opportunities to pos...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Champion client relationships and optimize pharmaceutical distribution projects, leveraging extensive industry expertise to deliver high-quality solutions and insights while managing multiple accounts...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of finance operations by partnering with leadership to streamline processes, enhance fiscal visibility, and implement strategic models for growth. Drive impactful decisions through ri...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $90K *

Drive the successful delivery of diverse capital and improvement projects across commercial properties, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and quality standards while collaborating with stakehold...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic growth by leading S&OP processes, aligning demand forecasts with supply chain capabilities, and driving initiatives in the HVAC market to enhance operational efficiency and customer...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $250K *

Champion innovation by optimizing workflows and AI-driven operations to enhance efficiency across diverse business functions. Collaborate closely with teams to build scalable systems that drive real i...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$178K - $194K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role driving business development in U.S. Navy training markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to expand our defense training solutions and shape opportunitie...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing financial operations for cancer clinical trials, overseeing contracts and budgets. Collaborate across teams to enhance research resource management and ensure compliance wi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the management of diverse SaaS business applications, ensuring alignment with firm-wide needs, governance, and vendor relationships while fostering team performance and acc...

Brossard, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   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.