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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$88K - $105K *

Manage and optimize departmental operations, ensuring quality and efficiency while leading staff development and compliance with regulations. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery an...

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

$170K - $200K *

Transform operations by overseeing HR, compliance, and business processes. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategy, build efficiency, and support growth in a fast-paced startup environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $225K *

Join a dynamic People & Culture team to design and enhance employee experience programs, focusing on benefits, compensation, and HR systems. Collaborate across functions to drive strategic initiatives...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $225K *

Shape the future of employee experience by designing and managing People & Culture operations. Collaborate across functions to enhance benefits, compensation, and HR systems, ensuring a seamless and i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative therapeutic programs, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance while fostering high-performing clinical teams to achieve exceptional patient outc...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate clinical standards as a leader in child and adolescent behavioral health. Oversee program development, ensure quality patient care, and guide multidisciplinary teams in delivering trauma-infor...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead clinical operations and mentorship in a dynamic center, ensuring high-quality, ethical services while fostering professional growth and collaboration among staff and clients...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading clinical operations and mentoring staff while ensuring high-quality, ethical services in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and professional growth...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$197K - $241K *

Lead the project management function in a medical device environment, overseeing cross-functional initiatives and a team of project managers to ensure strategic alignment, risk management, and complia...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $241K *

Drive the project management function in a medical device environment, overseeing cross-functional initiatives, managing a team, and ensuring strategic alignment and execution of business objectives w...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $251K *

Lead strategic oversight of AI data operations, managing vendor selection, contract negotiations, and cross-functional initiatives to drive operational excellence and scalable data programs across the...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in managing client-facing security operations, overseeing a high-performing team, and acting as a trusted advisor. Drive incident response, tool management, and process improvement to...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing operations across multiple restaurants. Collaborate with leadership to enhance performance, drive financial success, and ensure exceptional guest experi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$200K - $250K *

Champion innovative reactor technologies by leading a multidisciplinary R&D team. Drive experimental design, manage project milestones, and ensure successful integration into plant operations while ad...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$395K - $414K *

Empower team success by leading FIN Engineering to ensure accurate, reliable, and secure payment processes. Drive a high-performance culture while overseeing multi-year engineering roadmaps and techni...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical engineering operations, overseeing multi-site performance and budgets while driving impactful results and developing talent to enhance patient care and operation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Transform operations by ensuring compliance and quality in program services. Lead daily oversight and support staff management to foster person-centered care across assigned sites...

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

$123K - $180K *

Lead the charge in strategic and operational excellence for a network of physician-partnered endoscopy ambulatory surgery centers, ensuring high-quality care and efficient operations while driving fut...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for perioperative services, enhancing patient care, efficiency, and quality through collaboration with multidisciplinary te...

2 weeks ago

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

$136K - $160K *

Champion the full business development lifecycle, leading teams in opportunity identification, capture strategy, and proposal development to drive strategic growth across federal and international mar...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic media planning and buying efforts across diverse channels. Drive measurable results through data-driven decision-making while mentoring a talented team to optimiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $160K *

Lead strategic initiatives and optimize operations across a clinic network, driving growth and enhancing care delivery. Collaborate with teams to implement effective workflows and foster a culture of...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dedicated team to ensure exceptional resident care, manage budgets, and maintain a safe environment. Drive recruitment and staff development while overseeing compliance with regulatory standard...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Unlock operational excellence by leading revenue cycle functions, enhancing efficiency from scheduling to payment collection. Drive performance, compliance, and team success while optimizing processes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform patient care by leading a dedicated clinical team, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards while fostering a culture of excellence and collaborati...

2 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.