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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$210K - $250K *

Champion integrated care by leading a team to enhance quality and access to healthcare for underserved communities. Drive innovation, manage staff, and ensure compliance while fostering a collaborativ...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Help us drive project success by managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder communications. You'll lead complex initiatives, ensuring alignment with client goals while fostering collaboration acro...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $99K *

Unlock potential by leading program management efforts to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and drive sales strategies. Collaborate with product teams to meet commitments...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Elevate clinic operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional patient care, and driving financial performance while fostering community relationships and enhancing clinic efficiency...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $184K *

Transform the Provider Network operations by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing provider relations, and ensuring compliance across multiple lines of business. Drive performance and collaboration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $184K *

Empower the Provider Network Operations by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing provider relations, and ensuring compliance across multiple lines of business. Drive operational excellence and coll...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $184K *

Accelerate progress at a leading healthcare provider network by overseeing operations, enhancing provider relations, and ensuring compliance across multiple lines of business. Drive strategic initiati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $184K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare provider network operations. Oversee strategic initiatives across multiple divisions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while enhancing provider r...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $184K *

Transform the future of healthcare provider networks by leading operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and cross-departmental collaboration to enhance provider relations and data management ac...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $184K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Provider Network operations, overseeing key functions like Provider Relations and Credentialing. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance performance across Medicaid, Medic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Shape patient access operations by leading strategic initiatives and optimizing scheduling services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient experiences and ensure operational exce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence across multiple ambulatory clinics, driving strategic initiatives, enhancing patient care, and ensuring compliance. Lead diverse teams to optimize performance, financia...

5 days ago

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

$211K - $290K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI software development strategies and teams. Drive innovation and delivery of AI-enabled solutions while building a high-performing organization that enhances client servic...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$211K - $290K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing AI software development team, defining strategy and architecture for AI-enabled solutions, and delivering innovative products that enhance client services...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading AI software development initiatives that drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions. Shape a high-performing team and define strategies that enhance client service...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in AI software development, shaping strategy and building a high-performing team to deliver innovative AI solutions that drive business impact and enhance client services across the or...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$192K - $264K *

Transform the future of AI software development by leading a high-performing team, defining strategic vision, and delivering innovative AI solutions that enhance client services and drive business gro...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $158K *

Drive program performance and operational excellence in behavioral health care through analytics, collaboration, and strategic execution. Engage with clinical leaders to enhance care delivery and opti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $158K *

Drive program success by overseeing operations and analytics for a behavioral health initiative, collaborating with clinical leaders to enhance care delivery and performance management through data-dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $158K *

Drive program performance and operational excellence in behavioral health care by designing analytics, managing reporting, and collaborating with clinical and operational teams to enhance patient care...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $158K *

Drive program performance and operational excellence in behavioral health care by designing analytics, managing dashboards, and collaborating with clinical teams to enhance patient outcomes and strate...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $158K *

Elevate healthcare delivery by leading operations and analytics for a behavioral health program. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance performance, drive strategic initiatives, and implement data...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $158K *

Elevate your career by leading operations and analytics for a transformative behavioral health program. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to enhance care delivery and drive strategic ini...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $158K *

Champion innovative strategies in behavioral health program delivery, overseeing operations and performance management. Collaborate with clinical leaders to enhance care quality and drive impactful an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee operations and strategy for a behavioral health program. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance performance management and drive impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.