Director, IT Operations Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of IT Operations Do?

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.

Common Responsibilities and Skills

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.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

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.

Find Director, IT Operations Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$125K - $150K *

Engage with enterprise customers to drive growth and success through strategic account management. Build relationships, execute tailored strategies, and leverage industry expertise to expand major acc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic account management team, driving strategic relationships with major health systems. Foster high-touch engagement, ensuring customer success and operational excellence while directly man...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $175K *

Empower progress at the forefront of data product management, leading the development of innovative solutions. Drive product success through strategic oversight, client engagement, and cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$260K - $280K *

Innovate and lead the growth of a dynamic MSP/MSSP engineering team by driving scalable platform capabilities, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a culture of quality and collaboration wit...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $130K *

Grow and lead complex multidisciplinary projects from initiation to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to deliver high-quality results while managing budgets, schedules, and relati...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Transform product security by leading strategy, conducting threat modeling, and collaborating across teams to ensure secure design and compliance. Drive innovation in security practices while mentorin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives in Pharmacy Services Finance. Lead complex projects, partner with stakeholders, and mentor team members to achieve measurable business outcomes while n...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$147K - $211K *

Grow your career with a hands-on leadership role overseeing production support for critical investment applications in hybrid cloud environments. Drive operational excellence through automation, colla...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining advanced IT infrastructure platforms, ensuring reliability and security. Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions, automate processes, and enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $130K *

Empower your career by designing, deploying, and optimizing cutting-edge AI & ML infrastructures in dynamic client environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and excelle...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic insights by analyzing cross-functional data to enhance decision-making. Collaborate with teams to build a trusted business intelligence framework, delivering actionable recommendations...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $135K *

Drive the successful execution of high-value digital projects, managing cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget. Leverage your expertise in project management to enhance collaborat...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$143K - $180K *

Make your mark by leading global strategies for hyperscaler marketplaces, connecting teams, and optimizing operations. Drive marketplace performance, manage key relationships, and facilitate successfu...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$73K - $103K *

Support a global workforce by delivering exceptional IT solutions. Manage user lifecycle processes, troubleshoot modern workplace technologies, and enhance IT operations through automation and documen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $299K *

Drive impactful change by managing 1LMX product solutions across the enterprise. Collaborate with stakeholders to align transformation capabilities with business needs, ensuring successful deployment...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$228K - $423K *

Shape the future of advanced missile programs by leading cross-functional teams, driving strategic R&D initiatives, and ensuring alignment with customer needs. Your efforts will pave the way for gener...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $286K *

Lead the charge in transforming strategic partnerships and business development. Build innovative tech ecosystems impacting millions, navigating negotiations and bridging product and engineering to dr...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$180K - $230K *

Lead the Computer Systems Validation Program, overseeing validation teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while driving modern validation practices and mentoring future leaders in a dyn...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $230K *

Manage and mentor validation teams to ensure compliance and timely delivery of computer system validation activities, driving modern practices and supporting audits while collaborating across departme...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of VDC delivery by managing project execution from start to finish. Collaborate across teams, develop budgets, ensure quality and timely deliverables, while being the key point of con...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$320K - $400K *

Lead the charge in establishing a robust enterprise data risk management framework, ensuring effective oversight of data and AI risks while guiding senior leaders on critical technology issues to alig...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $256K *

Join a team that's redefining CMC strategies in life sciences. You'll engage with industry leaders, drive software adoption, and shape market narratives to enhance product lifecycle management and ope...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your leadership in revenue cycle management by driving innovative operational excellence in healthcare. Manage a dynamic RCM team while collaborating across functions to enhance patient experi...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $126K *

Lead the charge in product marketing strategy, driving product launches and competitive outreach while collaborating across teams to ensure effective messaging and increased market visibility for tech...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $170K *

Optimize customer onboarding and system integrations as a ServiceNow Technical Consultant. Drive end-to-end implementations, ensuring smooth configurations, effective UAT, and high-quality service del...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of IT Operations do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.