Explore Director, IT Operations opportunities for experienced technology leaders ready to guide enterprise systems, teams, and service delivery. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including opportunities to shape IT strategy, improve reliability, and support business growth.
A Director of IT Operations oversees the people, processes, and technology that keep an organization’s IT services running. The role may include managing infrastructure and cloud environments, setting service-level standards, overseeing incident response, strengthening security and compliance, and coordinating technology projects across departments.
Responsibilities vary by organization, but often include developing operational roadmaps, managing budgets and vendors, improving service management, planning for business continuity, and reporting on performance. Employers commonly seek leadership experience along with knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity practices, ITIL or related frameworks, and change management.
Director-level IT operations positions are found across industries and organization sizes. Compensation depends on factors such as location, company scale, scope of responsibility, and experience. Browse Ladders for vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and find roles aligned with your leadership background and career goals.
Use Ladders to explore senior IT operations openings and identify positions that match your experience in technology leadership, infrastructure, and service delivery. Review role requirements and apply to opportunities that fit your next career move.
Lead Director - Network Core Infrastructure Operations
$144K - $288K *
Engage in a pivotal leadership role overseeing core network infrastructure operations. Drive stability, performance, and security across WAN and LAN environments while mentoring a skilled team and man...
Today
Sr. Project Manager - IT Service Delivery
$130K - $140K *
Lead the charge in managing complex IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional service. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes while adhering to project manage...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director of Managed Services, Network and Security
$175K - $275K *
Lead and inspire a global team of networking and security professionals, driving operational excellence and service delivery in managed and MSSP environments. Shape strategic roadmaps and foster high...
4 weeks ago
Senior Director, Marketing Operations
$160K - $200K *
Accelerate progress at the intersection of strategy and operations, driving high-performance marketing systems and data governance. You'll partner closely with executive leadership to optimize revenue...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Service Delivery Director (Healthcare)
$125K - $150K *
Transform healthcare service delivery by leading teams to optimize client satisfaction, compliance, and operational efficiency in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment focused on best practices and c...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Champion digital transformation by leading delivery teams in Salesforce projects, ensuring excellence in project management, client relationships, and issue resolution while mentoring consultants and...
2 weeks ago
Director, Operations Portfolio & Planning
$80K - $135K *
Collaborate to design a centralized operations portfolio management framework, ensuring alignment across product delivery and operational initiatives. Lead strategic planning to drive efficiency and t...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth in cybersecurity consulting. Engage with executive stakeholders, close complex deals, and leverage a vast partner ecosystem to deliver tailor...
Today
IT Service Delivery Program Manager, Healthcare
$110K - $130K *
Empower healthcare IT delivery by managing a dynamic team, ensuring operational excellence, and driving EMR performance. Collaborate with clinical stakeholders to enhance patient care through effectiv...
2 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Innovate and lead the MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while driving evolution and collaboration across product domains to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency...
Reposted yesterday
$138K - $184K *
Join a dynamic team to lead the evolution of MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while fostering collaboration across product domains. Drive innovation and enhance customer experien...
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Associate Director - Technology Practice
$90K - $100K *
Champion excellence in executive search by leading market mapping, building strong candidate pipelines, and conducting first-round interviews in a collaborative team environment. Your contributions dr...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Director - Global Sales Strategy
$125K - $250K *
Shape the future of global sales strategy by leading initiatives that drive partner growth and sales enablement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, enhance capabilities, an...
1 week ago
Director, Distribution Strategy
$172K - $203K *
Empower the distribution strategy by designing and managing rate content across channels, ensuring accurate delivery and partner trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable progra...
2 days ago
Director, Head of Project Execution, Digital Technologies
$120K - $145K *
Innovate digital experiences by leading project execution across technology portfolios. Collaborate with business and tech leaders to drive priorities, enhance capabilities, and deliver exceptional me...
1 week ago
Director, Product Management - Secret Server/Vault
$150K - $180K *
Lead product strategy for cloud-native vault solutions, driving effective secrets management and session control. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security offerings while ensuring h...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Optimize user experience by managing Salesforce administration, enhancing platform functionality, and driving user adoption. Collaborate with teams to support business needs and ensure seamless integr...
2 weeks ago
Technology Operations Director
$180K - $210K *
Transform technology operations by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing cybersecurity, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to support mission-driven projects and a remote-first workforce...
3 days ago
Director, Marketing Transformation & PMO
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in establishing a robust marketing PMO, driving integrated campaigns, and implementing AI transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and execution across a fast-scali...
2 weeks ago
Office Manager, Multi-Site Operations
$135K - $155K *
Manage multi-site office operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and a positive environment. Lead staff, oversee vendor relationships, and implement workplace improvements while supporting a collabor...
4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion the successful delivery of customer projects through all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals by coordinating teams and resources while managing risks and transacting key communicat...
3 weeks ago
Director of Operations - Critical Infrastructure
$141K - $172K *
Tackle operational challenges by leading large-scale project management initiatives, driving efficiency, and fostering client relationships to optimize growth and sustainability in critical infrastruc...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Operations
$192K - $266K *
Drive best-in-class travel support through strategic leadership and operational excellence. Oversee lodging, flights, and customer advocacy, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and exception...
Reposted 4 days ago
Director, Operations - Transportation
$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of operations to enhance performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Lead support teams, manage incidents, and ensure compliance with standards while driving account...
2 weeks ago
What does a Director of IT Operations do?
A Director of IT Operations leads the teams and systems responsible for reliable technology services. Typical areas include infrastructure, cloud operations, service delivery, security coordination, incident response, budgets, and operational planning.
What qualifications are common for Director, IT Operations jobs?
Employers typically look for substantial IT leadership experience, a record of managing complex operations, and knowledge of infrastructure, cloud services, IT service management, cybersecurity, and vendor or budget oversight. Specific requirements vary by employer.
How much do Director of IT Operations jobs pay?
Pay varies based on location, industry, company size, experience, and job scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more.
Where can I find Director, IT Operations jobs?
You can browse Director, IT Operations openings on Ladders, where professional roles are vetted and pay at least $100,000.
What career paths can lead to a Director of IT Operations role?
Common paths include progressing from IT operations, infrastructure, systems administration, service delivery, or IT management roles. Experience leading teams and large-scale technology initiatives is often valuable.