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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$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage multiple large-scale projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative software solutions in a global legal environment. Drive project succ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Engage in strategic business development to drive growth, build client relationships, and manage sales pipelines in corporate real estate. Ideal for proactive professionals eager to excel in a dynamic...

1 week ago

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

$146K - $282K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare workforce solutions through innovative product management, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence. Drive new offerings from concept to commercializ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $115K *

Empower state agency partnerships by managing contracts and projects, ensuring timely delivery and strategic alignment with health outcomes. Lead cross-departmental teams to enhance healthcare systems...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $115K *

Champion strategic partnerships with Colorado state agencies, managing contracts and innovative projects to enhance health outcomes and technology infrastructure. Lead cross-departmental teams, ensuri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$184K - $225K *

Join a team that's redefining technology delivery excellence and release management. Lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring operational readiness and governance across a diverse technology portfo...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $225K *

Lead the charge in technology delivery and release management, ensuring operational excellence and governance across a diverse technology portfolio. Drive collaboration and continuous improvement to e...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $225K *

Champion delivery excellence and release governance across technology portfolios. Drive operational readiness and continuous improvement while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure predictable out...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$182K - $198K *

Build and lead a robust Service Management Office to enhance IT operations, ensuring effective governance, accountability, and continuous improvement across a complex 24x7 environment, while fostering...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Drive strategic technology solutions by bridging business needs and IT capabilities. Lead proposal efforts, enhance customer engagement, and promote technology adoption to support business growth and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

Drive the successful delivery of enterprise SaaS implementations, managing multiple projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and measur...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Partner with us to lead AI-driven product development and deliver innovative automation solutions. This role encompasses full product lifecycle management, collaboration with cross-functional teams, a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform the defense industrial base by leading strategic initiatives, fostering partnerships, and delivering actionable insights. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance manufacturing capabilitie...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $170K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality projects by managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships. Empower teams to excel while driving continuous improvement and ensuring adherence to...

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

$120K - $132K *

Explore the opportunity to manage diverse projects in financial services, overseeing design, development, and construction. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure project success, and drive process impro...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $132K *

Oversee multiple design and construction projects in financial services, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while driving process improvements and managing projec...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $132K *

Lead your career by managing diverse projects in financial services, overseeing design, development, and construction phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success while me...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $132K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing diverse financial services projects. Oversee design, development, and construction phases while ensuring project goals are met. Collaborate with stakeholders t...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $132K *

Take ownership of multiple projects across various phases in financial services, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams and drivi...

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1 week ago

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

$120K - $132K *

Engineer the future of financial services by managing diverse projects across the country. Oversee design, development, and construction phases while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to budg...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading the EquipREADY service program, optimizing equipment sanitation and distribution while managing a team of technicians. Drive compliance, enhance client satisfaction, and en...

3 weeks ago

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

$233K - $300K *

Drive excellence by leading global quality strategies, enhancing QA practices, and fostering innovation across diverse product teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-performing, reliable...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us in leading a dynamic team to enhance franchisee and HQ capabilities through impactful learning experiences. Drive operational excellence and brand standards with innovative training strategies...

4 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building customer trust through security engagement, ensuring clear communication of security practices and architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer AI software development by leading a high-performing team to create innovative, AI-enabled products and solutions. Drive strategy, architecture, and delivery while ensuring security and compli...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.