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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$160K - $220K *

Reimagine brand storytelling by leading creative strategy for a key client. Drive integrated campaigns across multiple channels, ensuring cohesive messaging and impactful execution while collaborating...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving growth across key sell-side financial institutions. Own strategic accounts, build senior relationships, and close expansion opportunities while navigating complex sales cycl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of tax strategy for a rapidly growing insurance brokerage, overseeing compliance and integration across multi-state operations. Lead a team to ensure accuracy in tax reporting and pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead project controls services for major capital programs, ensuring strategic oversight of cost, schedule, and risk management. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery and...

2 weeks ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Empower the success of our PACE Organization by leading operations, strategic initiatives, and team development to provide exceptional care for the elderly. Ensure compliance and financial viability a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development and operations of PACE programs ensuring quality care for seniors while managing compliance, finances, and staff development. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$161K - $230K *

Manage IT service delivery and enterprise applications, ensuring seamless operations across G&A functions. Lead support teams, enhance user experience, and drive compliance initiatives while collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $295K *

Inspire innovative identity-driven audience activation through strategic product vision, management, and lifecycle ownership, leading cross-functional teams to enhance scalability, privacy, and effici...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $240K *

Elevate service excellence by leading strategic growth initiatives across federal and enterprise markets. Drive revenue expansion, build elite teams, and ensure operational alignment to deliver except...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Take ownership of complex digital forensics cases, leading evidence collection and analysis while collaborating with legal teams. Utilize your expertise to ensure defensible processes and clear commun...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading complex digital forensics investigations, managing sensitive evidence, and collaborating with legal teams. This hands-on role requires technical expertise and strong commun...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $135K *

Lead and support complex digital forensics investigations, managing sensitive evidence and collaborating with legal teams. This hands-on role requires technical expertise and strong communication skil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading digital forensics investigations, managing sensitive evidence, and collaborating with legal teams. This hands-on role requires technical expertise and strong communication...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital forensics by leading complex investigations, managing sensitive evidence, and collaborating with legal professionals to deliver impactful solutions acr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $135K *

Drive impactful digital forensics initiatives by leading evidence collection, analysis, and client collaboration. Engage with legal teams and stakeholders to deliver defensible solutions while managin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Empower clients by translating complex needs into tailored solutions, overseeing the full implementation arc from sales to deployment. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration of innovati...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$165K - $205K *

Elevate project management standards across the enterprise while leading a high-performing team. Oversee cross-divisional initiatives ensuring strategic alignment and measurable outcomes in a collabor...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$151K - $217K *

Lead the establishment and scaling of a high-performing PMO, driving strategic execution and operational excellence across complex AI infrastructure projects while fostering cross-functional collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $220K *

Drive the AI transformation of finance and customer management, leading product innovation for cloud ERP solutions. Shape strategy, build a high-performing team, and deliver measurable AI value to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Lead technology infrastructure delivery from planning to closeout, ensuring seamless coordination among construction, cabling, and field teams. Drive accountability and resolve issues to guarantee suc...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$225K - $282K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise data architecture strategy, driving innovation across data platforms, and collaborating with senior leaders to shape the firm’s data vision and AI capabilit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $282K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by leading strategy and execution across complex environments. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive scalable, secure data solutions that align with business...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $282K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise data architecture. Lead strategic initiatives, collaborate with senior leaders, and drive the development of scalable, secure data platforms to supp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $282K *

Help us shape the future of enterprise data architecture by leading strategic initiatives, driving innovation, and ensuring scalable, secure data solutions that align with business goals and AI ambiti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $282K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise data architecture strategy, driving innovation across platforms, and ensuring scalable, secure data governance. Collaborate with senior leaders to align data init...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.