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.
Product Manager - Endpoint Management
$150K - $200K *
Elevate our Endpoint Management capabilities by driving product vision, collaborating with teams, and delivering high-impact features that enhance usability and efficiency for IT professionals across...
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$133K - $210K *
Lead the charge in shaping security operations by architecting SIEM, driving automation, and mentoring a dedicated team. Your expertise will enhance threat detection and incident response, ensuring ro...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead a dynamic team of software engineers to enhance data import systems, ensuring efficient document processing and integration. Drive technical direction, improve engineering practices, and foster a...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $165K *
Join a team that's redefining product marketing by transforming complex cybersecurity concepts into compelling narratives. Drive go-to-market strategies, build sales enablement tools, and lead market...
1 week ago
Team Lead Operations Account Management (OAM)
$80K - $95K *
Champion operational excellence by leading client account management, ensuring seamless communication and performance monitoring. Drive revenue cycle outcomes through effective issue resolution and te...
1 week ago
DIRECTOR OF MOBILE MAINTENANCE - REMOTE
$170K - $175K *
Drive the growth and operational excellence of a national mobile maintenance business, ensuring high-quality service delivery and effective team management across multiple markets while optimizing fin...
2 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Pioneer the preconstruction process for a major data center campus, guiding it from design through procurement and ensuring alignment with budget and schedule goals. Lead a team, set standards, and in...
3 weeks ago
Global Manager of HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality)
$100K - $135K *
Champion a global HSEQ strategy, fostering compliance and quality across operational regions while developing a proactive safety culture and optimizing customer service delivery in the solar and stora...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate bioprocessing market growth by defining strategies, customer insights, and alliances. Collaborate across functions to ensure market performance and adoption, driving impactful solutions in...
3 weeks ago
Business Development Director, Quantum
$225K - $250K *
Shape the future of business development by driving Quantum opportunities and building strategic relationships across federal markets, with a focus on Defense & Intelligence to win multi-million dolla...
3 weeks ago
Principal Enterprise Architect, Business Architecture
$163K - $316K *
Engage in defining and owning business architecture, translating strategy into action. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance organizational efficiency through innovative capability models and AI in...
Reposted 1 month ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential as an IT Security Analyst, collaborating directly with federal cybersecurity teams to strengthen security posture, drive compliance, and manage risks in a dynamic environment cri...
1 month ago
Service Delivery Manager - Infrastructure Operations, Workload Automation & Incident Response?
$110K - $130K *
Drive operational excellence by leading infrastructure and workload automation services. Oversee incident response and service delivery, ensuring high performance and reliability across diverse techno...
Yesterday
Manager, Customer Success Management
$115K - $140K *
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Customer Success Managers, driving measurable value across a diverse customer portfolio while ensuring operational excellence and retention strategies are ef...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Transform product strategy in Chemical & Workplace Safety by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to balance customer needs and business goals, driving measurable o...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the future of healthcare business operations by driving growth, optimizing performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and...
2 weeks ago
Operations Development Program
$87K - $119K *
Launch your career in operations leadership through an 18-month rotational program, gaining hands-on experience across core functions, building expertise in automation and customer operations to drive...
3 weeks ago
Senior Administrator, Systems Management
$110K - $130K *
Transform endpoint management by designing and deploying solutions across a vast device estate. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security, compliance, and reliability while leveraging...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager, Professional Services
$90K - $105K *
Transform client engagements by leading software implementations and managing relationships. Oversee project delivery, budgets, and resources while collaborating with teams to ensure successful outcom...
2 weeks ago
Web & Application Administrator
$110K - $130K *
Drive the migration and sustainment of web applications on Azure, providing expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure implementation, and ongoing support for enterprise systems, while collaborat...
4 weeks ago
$162K - $243K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical trials through strategic oversight and collaboration. Lead project management efforts globally, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline objectives are m...
Today
$150K - $180K *
Accelerate your career by leading the GTM strategy for USMC, driving revenue growth through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address nationa...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Corporate Internal Audit
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's redefining product marketing for corporate internal audit. You'll bridge product and go-to-market teams, ensuring alignment and effective communication in a fast-paced environment w...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate operational excellence and quality management by leading process improvements, ensuring compliance, and fostering a patient-first culture. Oversee a dedicated team to enhance quality systems a...
2 weeks ago
Integrations Developer - IT Financial Operations
$82K - $123K *
Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain robust integrations using Oracle SOA and WebMethods, enhancing operational performance and delivering high-quality solutions in a collaborative env...
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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.