Director, Center Operations Jobs

Find Director, Center Operations opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to oversee day-to-day performance, people, and resources. These roles may be based in healthcare, education, research, customer service, logistics, or other settings where reliable center operations are essential. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you focus your search on senior-level opportunities.

What Does a Director of Center Operations Do?

Directors of center operations develop and execute plans that keep a center running effectively. Their responsibilities can include managing budgets, staffing, facilities, service quality, policies, compliance, and performance metrics. They often work across departments and partner with executive leaders to address operational challenges and improve outcomes.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a record of leadership in operations or a related field, along with strong financial and analytical skills. Communication, team development, process improvement, project management, and the ability to use performance data are also valuable. Requirements vary by industry; some positions may call for specialized experience, professional credentials, or an advanced degree.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Director, Center Operations roles can offer broad responsibility and a path to senior operational leadership. Compensation depends on factors such as industry, organization size, location, scope of responsibility, and experience. Browse Ladders for vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more and compare opportunities that align with your background and career goals.

How to Find the Right Role

Use Ladders to explore current Director, Center Operations openings. Tailor your résumé to highlight measurable improvements in efficiency, service quality, budget performance, compliance, or team results. Review each posting’s responsibilities and qualifications to identify roles that fit your expertise.

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$90K - $110K *

Champion client success by leading complex implementations, managing risks, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver projects on time while maintaining hi...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $210K *

Engage with clients to drive retention and growth strategies, fostering deep relationships and collaboration across teams. Leverage market insights to enhance product offerings and ensure client succe...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $185K *

Transform the future of healthcare sourcing by leading strategic initiatives, managing a dedicated team, and driving cost-saving projects across Facilities categories to ensure high-quality service de...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $150K *

Empower operational excellence by leading pilot implementations, engaging with customers, and translating insights into scalable solutions. Drive measurable outcomes while navigating complex environme...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize capital construction projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective management of design, financial controls, and risk mitigation while collaborating with senior leadership...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $160K *

Lead the charge in executing population health strategies, ensuring high-quality consulting delivery and team performance across regions. Collaborate with leadership to drive impactful solutions and f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Bring your expertise to drive significant philanthropic growth, lead a team of Philanthropy Officers, and manage high-value donor relationships while ensuring alignment with our mission. Champion a do...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$54K - $119K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operational efficiency by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, and driving process improvements to enhance service delivery and achieve business objec...

Kentucky, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $185K *

Lead transformative government revenue strategies to enhance public sector funding, driving mission-aligned initiatives that empower millions toward economic advancement through innovative partnership...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$96K - $192K *

Architect enterprise-wide technology strategies that align with operational goals. Drive successful execution of major initiatives, ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous improvement through ef...

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2 days ago

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

$121K - $164K *

Champion a team of analysts to enhance enterprise infrastructure services, ensuring reliable support and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and drive c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $250K *

Launch a transformative Revenue Operations function to drive growth, partnering with leadership to design analytics, forecasting, and operational strategies that enhance performance across sales, mark...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $137K *

Transform business insights into actionable data solutions by collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing data quality, and ensuring effective integration of analytical products to drive operational ef...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead physician coding integration initiatives, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance coding practices and drive revenue cycle...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Execute accurate coding practices to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with clinical teams to maintain integrity and efficiency in revenue cy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$188K - $245K *

Drive the vision for a unified longitudinal patient record, ensuring data accuracy and completeness across multiple sources. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical data utility an...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading technology integration for M&A, ensuring seamless execution from due diligence to stabilization. Drive cross-functional collaboration and deliver predictable outcomes wh...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $190K *

Pioneer the future of endpoint security by leading a dynamic engineering team, ensuring operational excellence, and driving innovative capabilities to protect enterprise assets while aligning with bus...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Elevate healthcare education by leading the development of innovative allied health programs. Drive growth and improvement through strategic partnerships, curriculum design, and compliance, ensuring l...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

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

$170K - $200K *

Empower success by leading strategic planning and scheduling for large-scale capital programs. Drive best practices, mentor teams, and influence executive stakeholders to ensure seamless project deliv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $210K *

Accelerate growth by leading strategic sales initiatives, driving revenue, and mentoring high-performing teams in the Conference and PA sector across North America, while collaborating with cross-func...

Burnsville, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing clinical trial project setups and amendments. Collaborate with teams to ensure client requirements are met, while serving as a subject matter expert to enhance process eff...

Johnson City, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $156K *

Elevate strategic decision-making by managing integrated program plans, ensuring accurate portfolio data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join our team to drive growth by reactivating lapsed accounts and expanding our advertising measurement solutions across various sectors. This sales-focused role combines prospecting and program manag...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project management processes for a VHA client team. Utilize your expertise to enhance strategic planning, decision-making, and execution while collaborating with senior s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Center Operations do?question toggle

    A Director of Center Operations oversees the people, processes, and resources that support a center’s daily performance. Duties often include budgeting, staffing, facilities, compliance, service quality, and operational improvement.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Center Operations jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically look for operations leadership experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to manage teams, budgets, and projects. Specific education, credentials, and industry expertise depend on the employer and type of center.

  • How much do Director, Center Operations jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, industry, organization size, experience, and job scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional positions paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Director, Center Operations jobs?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for current Director, Center Operations opportunities and other vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.