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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$500K+*

Lead the transformation of media ingestion and distribution systems, driving automated, AI-powered workflows that enhance efficiency and accelerate content delivery to a global audience. Collaborate a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Deliver strategic leadership for a centralized partner data management system, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enhancing user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $140K *

Drive your career forward by leading a dynamic PMO team, overseeing complex projects in healthcare technology. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure strategic alignment and successful execution of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion a robust security program, leading a team to achieve SOC 2 Type 2 attestation while ensuring secure engineering practices across diverse products and cloud environments. Drive compliance, ris...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Champion the successful delivery of customer projects through all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals by coordinating teams and resources while managing risks and transacting key communicat...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $175K *

Elevate your career by providing strategic oversight of project controls, balancing technical leadership with client advisory support. Mentor teams and influence delivery models while contributing to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $216K *

Lead the strategy and optimization of the Enterprise Legal Management platform. Collaborate across teams to enhance legal operations, drive user adoption, and ensure technology solutions align with bu...

Bloomfield, CTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $160K *

Champion the quantification of business impact from technology and transformation investments. Lead financial modeling and value realization efforts, translating insights into actionable recommendatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K *

Elevate channel strategy and partner relationships to drive revenue growth, enhance market positioning, and ensure effective collaboration across teams, while managing negotiations and performance met...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing project management processes for a VHA client team. Utilize your expertise to enhance strategic planning, decision-making, and execution while collaborating with senior s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $278K *

Empower strategic growth by shaping and executing initiatives that drive corporate development. Collaborate closely with C-suite executives, influence key decisions, and lead high-priority projects to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$298K - $340K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic statistical programming initiatives, ensuring top-quality deliverables and compliance across diverse clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional partners t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise data engineering initiatives, driving platform modernization, and enhancing operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive growth by leading the global account management team to enhance post-sale customer experiences and maximize revenue through renewals and upsells, utilizing data-driven strategies and collaborati...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$221K - $387K *

Lead the charge in adapting global AI product strategies to local markets, ensuring commercial success through tailored solutions, effective sales enablement, and customer engagement. Drive innovation...

Santa Clara, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the customer experience by leading a diverse team across multiple districts, focusing on sales performance, operational excellence, and talent development to drive profitability and ensure c...

Minnesota, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on transforming corporate learning. As a senior leader, you'll drive strategic initiatives, engage with top executives, and shape the future of wo...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K *

Drive project success by leading software implementations for utility billing and client information solutions, ensuring top-tier delivery and client satisfaction in a remote environment. Engage cross...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $275K *

Join a team that's driving strategic technology alliances to transform integrations into robust commercial partnerships, focusing on co-selling, joint marketing, and stakeholder alignment while leadin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional consulting services by managing client implementations, diagnosing technical issues, and providing tailored solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$213K - $321K *

Lead and develop a high-performing sales team, driving regional growth through effective strategy, coaching, and relationship-building. Own forecasting and operational cadence while fostering a cultur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $130K *

Grow and lead complex multidisciplinary projects from initiation to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to deliver high-quality results while managing budgets, schedules, and relati...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading product operations, enhancing processes, and driving AI adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product delivery and analytics, ensuring seamless c...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$113K - $135K *

Innovate sourcing strategies and manage vendor relationships to optimize talent procurement services across various categories, ensuring alignment with business needs while enhancing cost efficiency a...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading projects across teams, enhancing efficiency, managing stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate within a dynamic environment dedicated to improvin...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.