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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$86K - $118K *

Elevate patient care by leading a dedicated team of nurses and social workers, ensuring high-quality, individualized support for high-needs patients through effective management and community partners...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in strategic facilities management and capital projects. Leverage your expertise to enhance operational excellence, drive maintenance standards, and safeguard asset value across a dive...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining data management by leading innovative strategies and fostering collaboration across departments to enhance digital media analytics and governance, ensuring data integrity...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$225K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining innovation leadership by overseeing operations, enhancing member experiences, and driving growth within a vibrant ecosystem for life sciences and deep tech startups...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in directing clinical rehabilitation operations across multiple practices, ensuring quality patient care and achieving financial and operational objectives through effective management...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful internal programs from inception to completion, leading teams and managing resources. Ensure compliance, monitor performance, and present updates to stakeholders while fostering collab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading Health and VA claims operations, driving strategic initiatives, enhancing recovery outcomes, and ensuring operational excellence across multiple teams and client portfolios...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Transform employer engagement strategies to enhance student hiring and experiential learning. Lead partnerships across sectors, driving talent acquisition initiatives and fostering relationships that...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$86K - $126K *

Lead the charge in optimizing sterile processing operations, ensuring compliance and quality across departments. Manage teams, resources, and workflows to deliver safe, efficient reprocessing services...

Today

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

$154K - $299K *

Empower teams by transforming risk intelligence into actionable strategies. Lead execution readiness initiatives, ensuring timely regulatory responses and fostering collaboration across departments fo...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $299K *

Develop and lead execution readiness initiatives, bridging risk intelligence and regulatory actions. Drive collaboration and continuous improvement across teams to ensure timely and effective response...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $312K *

Shape the future of risk intelligence by leading execution readiness initiatives. Drive collaboration and strategic improvements across teams to ensure timely regulatory actions and operational excell...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $299K *

Drive strategic leadership in execution readiness, transforming risk intelligence into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure timely regulatory resp...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $286K *

Accelerate execution readiness by transforming risk intelligence into actionable strategies. Lead cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely regulatory responses and continuous improvement within...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $299K *

Optimize execution readiness by transforming risk intelligence into actionable strategies. Lead cross-functional collaboration, enhance procedural consistency, and drive continuous improvement to ensu...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $299K *

Lead the charge in transforming risk intelligence into actionable strategies, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams. Drive continuous improvement and operational readiness within the Risk Intel...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $260K *

Empower your career by leading execution readiness initiatives, bridging risk intelligence and regulatory actions. Drive collaboration and continuous improvement across teams to ensure timely and effe...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $270K *

Lead the charge in transforming risk intelligence into actionable strategies, ensuring timely and effective regulatory responses. Drive collaboration and continuous improvement across teams to enhance...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $270K *

Drive operational excellence by transforming risk intelligence into actionable strategies. Lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance execution readiness and ensure timely regulatory compliance, f...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $286K *

Empower our team to transform risk intelligence into actionable strategies. Lead execution readiness initiatives, ensuring timely and effective regulatory responses while fostering collaboration and c...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $235K *

Elevate referral operations by driving clinical access strategies and enhancing patient care coordination. Lead cross-functional teams to align business priorities, improve processes, and foster colla...

2 days ago

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

$170K - $200K *

Lead strategic initiatives by partnering with executives to drive growth and operational enhancements. Conduct market assessments and develop long-term strategies that align with business goals, ensur...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $85K *

Lead and support the development and growth of innovative programs promoting independence and community integration for individuals with disabilities, while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$200K - $240K *

Lead strategic initiatives to drive revenue growth in U.S. Government accounts, focusing on defense and intelligence sectors. Oversee capture strategies and build relationships with key stakeholders t...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape revenue growth by leading business development for U.S. Government accounts, focusing on defense and intelligence sectors. Drive capture strategies, manage complex procurement pathways, and buil...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.