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 - $190K *

Optimize the enterprise systems landscape to enhance administrative and research operations. Lead a team to integrate modern solutions, ensuring reliability and alignment with strategic goals while dr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform mining operations by leading critical construction and refurbishment projects. Oversee the restart of facilities and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while managing budget...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic team in client insights and reporting, ensuring exceptional service through proactive strategies and data-driven solutions. Cultivate relationships, optimize analytics, and drive operat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites, fostering continuous improvement strategies and Lean practices to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and produc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by implementing a unified continuous improvement system across sites, enhancing productivity, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation while collaborating...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by leading conveyance and pipeline initiatives, ensuring effective planning, design, and execution while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff to achieve...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion high-quality surgical services by leading operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient care. Drive strategic initiatives, workforce development, and financial performance across the...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$112K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead security operations, enhancing threat detection, incident response, and compliance. Drive improvements in efficiency and automation while mentoring a skilled team to pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $158K *

Transform architectural projects by providing technical leadership and mentorship. Drive high-quality documentation, resolve complex issues, and support teams through all design and construction phase...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $135K *

Elevate your career by managing key client relationships while leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in a dynamic healthcare communications environment. Bring your expertise a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Lead client engagement efforts and strategies in a dynamic setting, empowering teams to innovate and deliver outstanding solutions, while growing client relationships and ensuring operational excellen...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Empower strategic client partnerships by leading multifaceted engagements in a dynamic environment, leveraging healthcare expertise to devise innovative solutions that foster collaborative teamwork an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Innovate and lead client engagements, driving strategic insights and integrated solutions in a fast-paced healthcare environment while mentoring cross-functional teams towards operational excellence a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Engage stakeholders by leading multiple client engagements in a dynamic environment, leveraging healthcare expertise to drive innovative solutions and build strong relationships, while managing cross...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$211K - $373K *

Innovate the consumer experience by leading product strategy and execution. Drive a high-performing team to enhance onboarding and insurance purchasing while aligning with cross-functional partners to...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Lead the development of a clinical supply consulting practice, combining expertise in forecasting, planning, and optimization to enhance decision-making for sponsors. Drive innovation and commercial g...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving client success through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. Empower high-performing teams while managing multiple accounts and fostering strong client relationsh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$141K - $219K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading complex energy projects, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction while managing resources, contracts, and stakeholder engagement throughout the devel...

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

$141K - $219K *

Manage complex project portfolios, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to oversee development phases, vendor management, and compliance, while delivering proje...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $101K *

Champion client transition projects from mobilization to stabilization, ensuring seamless onboarding and account expansions. Collaborate with teams to manage budgets, timelines, and communications whi...

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

$80K - $101K *

Drive seamless client transitions by managing projects from mobilization to stabilization. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective onboarding and account expansions while overseeing budgets, timeli...

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

$80K - $101K *

Manage client transition projects from mobilization to stabilization, ensuring seamless onboarding and account expansions. Collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional client experiences while overse...

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

$155K - $170K *

Empower a high-performing Tier 1 Technical Customer Care team, driving operational excellence and strategic direction in a fast-paced environment. Ensure exceptional customer experiences through effec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $126K *

Shape the future of healthcare staffing by managing strategic client relationships, driving program performance, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance service utilization and revenue growth fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$226K - $286K *

Unlock potential by engaging with C-suite executives to deliver strategic insights and technical solutions. Collaborate across teams to shape high-value opportunities, ensuring alignment between Cisco...

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  •   11 - 15 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.