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.

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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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$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the IT infrastructure team to enhance reliability, security, and service delivery across multiple sites, ensuring efficient operations and strategic alignment with corporat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving IT infrastructure excellence across multiple sites, ensuring reliable operations, project management discipline, and robust security standards while developing technical tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in overseeing the IT infrastructure across multiple sites, ensuring reliability and effective service delivery. Collaborate with teams to manage projects while enhancing security opera...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the IT infrastructure function, ensuring reliability and service delivery across multiple sites. Manage teams and coordinate projects focused on network, cloud, and end-user computing while enhan...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $160K *

Drive innovation by leading a diverse IT team to enhance technical support for operations, ensuring seamless integration of advanced technologies in a dynamic environment. Foster collaboration and con...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$74K - $115K *

Engage in dynamic support for Police Department technology, collaborating to maintain, troubleshoot, and implement advanced systems, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and infrastructure standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading warehouse operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement and foster a high-performing team to meet organizational goals in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $142K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT infrastructure operations, ensuring seamless service delivery and strategic alignment with business goals. Drive modernization initiatives, manage multidisciplinary te...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of enterprise storage solutions by managing critical backup systems, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with security teams to ensure robust data protection and comp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $187K *

Shape the future of go-to-market technology by driving cross-functional programs that enhance sales, marketing, and finance systems. Deliver high-impact solutions in a fast-paced, AI-native environmen...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$136K - $187K *

Champion high-impact programs by leading cross-functional GTM technology initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and timely delivery across Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance. Be an essential pa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $290K *

Join a team that's redefining data platforms, leading architecture and engineering efforts while shaping and scaling a reliable, next-generation data warehouse for analytics and machine learning capab...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing and scaling the product operating model, ensuring organizational effectiveness, agile execution, and strategic alignment. Collaborate across teams to foster a culture of...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Strategize as a leader in security and IT, harmonizing teams to protect data and develop robust systems. Guide compliance and incident readiness, ensuring smooth operations and security governance whi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Build a cohesive team to elevate security, compliance, and IT operations while driving data protection and incident readiness. Shape company policy in AI governance and ensure seamless operations with...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$187K - $241K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee IT operations, ensure efficient infrastructure, enhance service delivery, and lead a high-performing group dedicated to delivering exceptional IT services aligned with b...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$111K - $139K *

Lead the charge in optimizing network operations and service reliability. Oversee a dedicated team, ensuring effective monitoring, incident response, and operational excellence across customer-facing...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading change management efforts for a major technology transformation. Drive stakeholder engagement, develop training programs, and ensure successful adoption of new systems i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Transform the future of AI infrastructure by leading operations and maintenance teams. Drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by leading production processes, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance, develop future leaders...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $214K *

Drive organizational change by leading a team focused on enterprise operations transformation. Collaborate with leaders to enhance employee adoption and ensure successful implementation of strategic i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $214K *

Lead the charge in transforming Enterprise Operations through effective change management. Oversee a dedicated team, partner with leaders, and drive employee adoption to ensure successful implementati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $214K *

Lead transformative change initiatives by partnering with teams to enhance organizational readiness and employee adoption. Oversee a dedicated change management team, ensuring effective execution of s...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $214K *

Empower organizational transformation by leading change management initiatives. Drive employee adoption and readiness across Enterprise Operations, collaborating with leaders to ensure successful impl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform product strategy and execution in a dynamic environment. Lead a talented team to innovate and enhance user experiences across Banking and FinTech sectors, driving growth and aligning with bu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.