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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$78K - $137K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in cloud infrastructure management, ensuring operational excellence across global data centers while driving innovation and mentoring talent to achieve...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in data center operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and team performance. Oversee site readiness, manage vendor relationships, and drive operational excellence while coordinating...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 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...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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

$100K - $120K *

Champion clinical excellence by leading a dedicated care team, enhancing patient satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards while driving operational efficiency and team engagemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading clinical operations and enhancing team performance. Drive patient satisfaction and compliance while managing a dedicated care team to ensure quality services f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion the delivery of exceptional clinical care by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with standards, and enhancing patient satisfaction. Drive operational excellence and foster a collab...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise applications by leading SAP transformation initiatives, optimizing processes across key business areas, and driving strategic technology investments to enhance operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $115K *

Lead venue operations and event execution, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through effective staffing, safety compliance, and service delivery across diverse events and programs...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Elevate operational excellence across diverse industries, driving growth and innovation while creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Lead a dedicated team to e...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to clinical excellence, providing leadership and mentorship to BCBAs while ensuring high-quality care for patients with developmental disabilities. Drive training, oversee...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Optimize clinical excellence by leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality standards, and mentoring BCBAs. Drive impactful training and support for staff while managing patient care and fostering...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Champion clinical excellence by leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality standards, and providing mentorship to BCBAs. Drive impactful training and oversee patient care processes to enhance ser...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Empower clinical excellence by leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality standards, and mentoring BCBAs. Drive impactful training and supervision while managing caseloads to enhance patient care...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to provide clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality standards and mentorship for BCBAs. Drive clinical excellence while managing caseloads and enhancing staff training in a suppo...

2 days 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.