Director, Professional Services Jobs

Explore Director, Professional Services opportunities on Ladders, where you can discover vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. These senior leaders guide teams that deliver expertise, solutions, and measurable outcomes for clients across industries.

What Does a Director of Professional Services Do?

Directors of Professional Services oversee client-facing delivery organizations, translating business goals into reliable, high-quality services. Responsibilities may include setting delivery strategy, managing project portfolios, developing teams, strengthening client relationships, and coordinating with sales, product, and operations leaders. The role often balances client satisfaction, team performance, budgets, and business growth.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for leadership experience in consulting or services delivery, strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, and the ability to manage complex programs. Experience with budgets, forecasting, process improvement, and service metrics can also be valuable. Industry knowledge and familiarity with relevant platforms or methodologies may be important depending on the organization.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Director-level professional services roles are available in technology, consulting, financial services, healthcare, and other sectors. Job scope and compensation vary by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced professionals explore roles aligned with their leadership background.

Find Your Next Professional Services Leadership Role

Browse Director, Professional Services jobs to compare responsibilities, requirements, and opportunities. Keep your résumé current, highlight client outcomes and team achievements, and use your search to identify organizations where your expertise can make an impact.

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$115K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative experiential solutions while leading client services. Oversee project delivery from concept to execution, nurture client relationships, and scale talent in a dyna...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$300K - $340K *

Lead a dynamic Sales Team to drive growth in your region, utilizing best practices and effective prospecting techniques to exceed quotas and enhance client relationships while fostering team developme...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $134K *

Engage with clients by managing strategic account plans, driving growth initiatives, and enhancing relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions, ensuring...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Develop innovative healthcare products by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance platform capabilities and deliver impactful solutions that improve pat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$145K - $170K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic alignment by overseeing project portfolios, enhancing business integration, and ensuring successful change adoption across the organization...

Maine, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $200K *

Drive impactful change in healthcare consulting by leveraging your expertise in clinical operations and research administration. Collaborate with executive leaders to solve complex challenges and fost...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading security and IT for a healthcare tech company. Shape strategy and mentor a devoted team while building AI-driven tools and solutions to enhance operations, all while maintai...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $128K *

Lead the product lifecycle for health plans, driving strategy, development, and market alignment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance offerings and ensure compliance, while identifying...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $135K *

Drive project success by managing all phases from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Lead cross-functional teams, maintain client communication, and uphold qualit...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Unlock new opportunities as you drive business growth in the life sciences sector. Focus on building relationships and matching client needs with innovative solutions in commercial consulting, brand c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $182K *

Drive demand planning excellence by leading the Americas team, collaborating across functions to enhance forecasting accuracy and integrated business planning. Transform scenario planning capabilities...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's paving the way for innovative product and engineering solutions. As a Senior Corporate Counsel, you'll provide essential legal guidance on AI, payments, and privacy, ensuring compli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$157K - $262K *

Drive enterprise vendor management strategy by overseeing vendor relationships, governance, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, optimize costs, and enhance o...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$442K - $492K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading a high-performing sales team, driving growth strategies, and building strong relationships with enterprise customers and partners to achieve ambitiou...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $314K *

Lead business development efforts in our Development Advisory practice, driving growth through client relationship expansion and opportunity origination. Collaborate with leadership to connect client...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$360K - $495K *

Lead the charge in product management, driving strategy and execution across multiple product pillars. Build a high-performing team, establish operational excellence, and ensure customer-centric outco...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of digital advertising by leading a team in delivering programmatic campaign excellence and leveraging data-driven insights to meet client objectives across various channels...

New York, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Optimize technology risk management across the enterprise by leading proactive assessments, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, and embedding risk insights into decision-making for cloud, cy...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $205K *

Transform the future of client technology by leading architectural strategies and integrations in life insurance and annuity environments, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and delivering scala...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of a compelling brand narrative and content strategy, empowering Sales and Marketing teams with impactful assets. Manage a team and external partners to consistently deliver high...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $126K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals. Collaborate across departments, manage risks, and mentor others while leveraging best practic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion enterprise change management strategies to drive successful adoption of transformation initiatives. Collaborate with leaders and teams to assess impacts, prepare for change, and enhance organ...

Franklin, TNRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$190K - $238K *

Lead the transformation of patient experiences in mental health care by shaping marketing strategies that drive acquisition, activation, and retention. Collaborate across teams to enhance messaging an...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Execute complex, cross-functional initiatives while navigating ambiguity and redefining operational models. Your strategic insights and leadership will propel projects to success and enhance overall o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Professional Services do?question toggle

    A Director of Professional Services leads teams responsible for delivering consulting, implementation, or other client-facing services. The role may include delivery strategy, project oversight, team development, client relationships, and performance management.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director, Professional Services jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek substantial experience in professional services or consulting, a record of leading teams and complex engagements, and strong client, communication, and operational skills. Some positions also require specific industry or technical expertise.

  • How much do Directors of Professional Services earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on factors such as location, industry, company size, and experience. Ladders features vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, including opportunities for senior professional services leaders.

  • Where can I find Director, Professional Services jobs?question toggle

    You can browse Director, Professional Services listings on Ladders and review roles across industries, comparing job responsibilities and qualifications to find opportunities suited to your experience.

  • What skills help Directors of Professional Services succeed?question toggle

    Strategic leadership, client relationship management, team development, program delivery, communication, budgeting, and process improvement are commonly useful. The most relevant skills depend on the employer and service area.