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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$154K - $193K *

Drive AI transformation by building client relationships, leading engagements, and delivering results. Own the sales process from prospecting to execution, ensuring successful integration of AI soluti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $165K *

Lead the charge in AI transformation by building client trust, driving business development, and delivering impactful solutions. Own the entire engagement process from sales to execution, guiding team...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $250K *

Drive the growth of a therapeutic portfolio by leveraging medical expertise and overseeing clinical trials. Collaborate across teams to shape strategies in cell and gene therapy, ensuring innovative...

Covington, KYRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $185K *

Grow your career with us by leading complex electrical power solutions projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical facilities, ensuring projects meet...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in driving growth across insurance platforms by building strategic alliances, developing executive relationships, and executing market strategies to enhance revenue and expand opportun...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive ISO Certification and Internal Audits across multiple standards, ensuring project quality and client engagement. Cultivate relationships, enhance processes, and mentor junior staff while managin...

Florida, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $140K *

Unlock potential by managing and enhancing customer relationships through expert engagement and strategic solutions, ensuring satisfaction and driving retention for medium to large commercial accounts...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $196K *

Unlock psychometric expertise to lead proposal strategies and craft technical documents, ensuring alignment with educational measurement principles for successful assessment products in competitive ma...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $125K *

Lead and develop a high-performing Solution Consulting team, driving strategic engagements and delivering impactful product demonstrations to agency and brokerage clients. Collaborate cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage and develop strategic relationships to drive sales growth in the insurance sector. Utilize your expertise in crop insurance to meet and exceed sales goals while fostering key agent partnerships...

Iowa, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer experiences by managing AI and Agentforce delivery projects. Oversee project scope, financials, and schedules while fostering strong client relationships and driving innovation in a...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful AI and Agentforce delivery projects, managing customer relationships and internal initiatives. Leverage your strategic planning and analytical skills to oversee project execution and f...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing revenue operations by owning HubSpot, building scalable systems, and driving growth through integrated data management. This hands-on role is pivotal in shaping our...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Develop strategic leadership for a team managing complex client portfolios, driving retention, growth, and client experience objectives while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and ensur...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $245K *

Drive end-to-end digital transformation for enterprise supply chains, managing high-stake programs while leading cross-functional teams. Ensure delivery excellence, foster client relationships, and op...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $154K *

Lead the charge in managing complex customer escalations, driving rapid resolutions and systemic improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and customer experiences while ensuri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of our Total Rewards & People Services by leading global teams and driving strategic initiatives that enhance compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR technology, ensuring operational...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $228K *

Drive strategic financial insights as a key partner to the go-to-market teams, owning revenue forecasts and investment economics. Collaborate with leadership to shape long-term growth strategies and e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Deliver leadership and governance for global clinical study management, ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets while fostering collaboration and operational excellence across teams and stakehold...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Discover the opportunity to shape the legal industry's go-to-market strategy, leveraging your expertise to build thought leadership and drive revenue growth while collaborating with a diverse ecosyste...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of strategic site acquisition initiatives, managing multiple development projects while leading site selection and due diligence efforts. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Partner with us to lead and mentor a team in delivering utility software implementations, ensuring projects meet client needs and are completed on time and within budget while fostering a culture of c...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by fostering client relationships and expanding service offerings, enhancing market presence in the Consumer, Retail, and Logistics domain through innovative solutions and collaborati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives by managing complex projects from inception to launch. Collaborate across teams to implement new markets and contracts, ensuring compliance and operational readiness in a dy...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $201K *

Lead the charge in driving AI-assisted design practices across teams, managing program initiatives, and building roadmaps to ensure alignment and measurable outcomes in a dynamic, cross-functional env...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.