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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$194K - $291K *

Lead the strategic and operational execution of companion diagnostic projects in oncology, ensuring alignment with clinical development and regulatory standards while driving cross-functional collabor...

Princeton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $249K *

Lead the vision and strategy for SRE across payments, driving reliability, automation, and incident management while scaling the function and fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuo...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $125K *

Drive portfolio success by leading and mentoring Property Managers, optimizing operations, and enhancing marketing strategies while ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform compliance through AI-driven strategies that continuously enhance IT governance, risk management, and regulatory adherence, ensuring operational efficiency and audit readiness across multipl...

Johnson City, TNRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Private Equity landscape by leading FP&A initiatives, enhancing operational efficiencies, and mentoring teams to deliver tailored solutions that drive sustainable value creation for clie...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $170K *

Elevate brand visibility by leading innovative social strategies for major sports partnerships. Collaborate across teams to transform sponsorships into engaging, fan-centric content that resonates dur...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining customer success by leveraging AI to enhance the post-sale journey. Lead and scale a dynamic team while driving retention and expansion for enterprise clients in a fast-p...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive innovative solutions and strategic initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency and maximize organizational impact. Lead teams towards achieving ambitious goal...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $260K *

Elevate the buying experience by leading product strategy, enhancing catalog quality, and optimizing marketplace economics. Drive measurable outcomes through collaboration with operations and engineer...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $159K *

Unlock potential by leading integration initiatives and providing expert guidance within a dynamic team, ensuring effective business solutions and improved service delivery for a portfolio of global c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful data analysis and risk management for global clinical trials, interpreting complex data to identify trends and risks. Lead cross-functional teams in enhancing study quality and patient...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of product marketing by driving operational excellence in product launches and go-to-market initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless execution and strategic alignment...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $135K *

Champion customer connectivity by delivering technical training and support, coordinating initiatives to enhance customer experience, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful scientific communication by overseeing content development across therapeutic areas, ensuring strategic alignment with client goals while managing a team and collaborating with various...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$186K - $202K *

Pioneer innovative engineering solutions by leading technical strategy and architecture for a growing platform. Collaborate across teams to drive scalable, reliable systems while ensuring alignment wi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the seamless execution of complex AI and Cloud projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage your project management skills to coordinate multiple initiatives in a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $202K *

Shape the future of compensation products by owning the development and management of a comprehensive range-setting tool and analytics roadmap that enhances productivity for Compensation Partners and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead integrated member retention marketing strategies to enhance engagement, reduce disenrollment, and improve health plan renewals. Collaborate across teams to develop data-driven communications and...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $190K *

Lead strategic initiatives that enhance customer engagement and drive actionable insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes, connect feedback to decisions, and advance customer expe...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $230K *

Elevate the sales strategy and operations by partnering with leadership to enhance productivity, implement AI solutions, and drive data-driven decision-making. Lead a team to optimize processes and en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive IT quality and compliance initiatives, managing audits and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Collaborate with global teams to enhance operational performance and support career develop...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Empower your career by leading a clinic with ownership potential. Drive growth, manage operations, and ensure exceptional patient care while benefiting from the support of an established organization...

Illinois, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $207K *

Lead and manage mid to large Workday deployments, resolving complex issues while enhancing methodologies. Guide teams, ensure project success, and support executive expectations through effective comm...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$101K - $137K *

Lead the charge in crafting customer-centric marketing strategies that drive product adoption and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful campaigns and insights, ensur...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's advancing enterprise talent strategy through data-driven performance management, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness, partnering with leaders to build high-perform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.