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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$125K - $135K *

Transform the IT landscape by overseeing infrastructure, security, and end-user support while driving strategic planning and vendor management. Lead a hands-on team to ensure seamless technology opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion digital transformation in higher education, guiding strategy and implementing innovative technology solutions while fostering collaboration across teams. Lead and mentor a high-performing IT...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Lead our internal IT function and automate processes. Manage user access, endpoints, and lifecycle effectively while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across all systems to support our fa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives across growth and operations. You'll lead cross-functional programs, align stakeholders, and ensure clear communication on progress and risks, all whil...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $95K *

Grow your career with us by managing logistics and operations in a dynamic environment. Lead teams, optimize processes, and ensure compliance while enhancing service levels and inventory control for m...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Oversee and optimize enterprise systems to enhance administrative and research operations. Lead a team to integrate technology solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering innova...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Optimize the enterprise systems landscape to enhance administrative and research operations. Lead a team to integrate modern solutions, ensuring reliability and alignment with strategic goals while dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Transform project delivery by leading IT initiatives across finance, maintenance, and HR systems. Oversee planning, execution, and support, ensuring alignment with best practices while managing cross...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$256K - $356K *

Champion the security of global data center infrastructure by leading strategic initiatives, managing high-impact teams, and driving innovative security architectures to mitigate complex cyber and phy...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Manage complex IT projects by overseeing design, implementation, and testing phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance while driving successful project outcomes...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project success by leading software implementations in a dynamic SaaS environment. Manage multiple projects, foster collaboration, and drive results while ensuring alignment with client expect...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Architect robust IT infrastructure solutions to support a high-volume manufacturing site. Lead incident management, collaborate with teams, and ensure compliance while maintaining system stability and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive the vision and strategy for IT Service Desk operations, ensuring exceptional support for restaurant technology and corporate teams. Lead a high-performing team to enhance service delivery and op...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing IT operations, ensuring seamless support across all environments. Lead and develop a skilled team while managing service levels and enhancing collaboration t...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform technology initiatives by leading an IT PMO while driving complex projects. Play a dual role: establish governance and ensure hands-on delivery of large-scale transformations across cross-fu...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$139K - $226K *

Transform enterprise solutions by leading multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver secure, scalable, and cost-efficient software architectures. Drive innovation in cloud infrastructure and FinOps...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $226K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative software solutions and cloud infrastructure. Drive multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-efficient digital platforms for enterprise client...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $226K *

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to architect and deliver secure, scalable, and cost-efficient digital platforms, driving innovation in software solutions and cloud infrastructure for enterpri...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that’s redefining technology security! Lead IT operations, develop security frameworks, and ensure compliance while collaborating with various teams to protect data and drive a robust secu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $188K *

Shape the future of technology investment by leading strategic planning, financial governance, and performance management. Drive the establishment of FinOps capabilities and enhance visibility into te...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$138K - $188K *

Lead the strategic and operational management of technology investments, integrating financial performance and governance to enhance decision-making. Shape the FinOps capability and drive value realiz...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$208K - $235K *

Join an enterprise-scale cybersecurity team leading operations, incident response, and risk management across cloud and hybrid infrastructures. This role drives innovation in security architecture whi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $210K *

Drive the program management of product development from ideation to market, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure timely delivery. Ideal for a self-starter who thr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $210K *

Advance product development by managing end-to-end processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving timelines. This role requires a proactive approach to navigate ambiguity and ensure...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll lead IT operations, drive innovation, and partner with executives to enhance technology delivery and team engagement. Your leadership will elevate IT as a competitive...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business 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.