Director, Technical Services Jobs

Explore Director, Technical Services jobs for experienced leaders who oversee technical support, service delivery, infrastructure, and operational teams. These roles connect business priorities with reliable, high-quality technology services—and often offer compensation of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of Technical Services Do?

Directors of technical services set service strategy and guide the teams and systems that keep an organization’s technology running effectively. Depending on the employer, responsibilities may include managing technical support and service operations, improving service quality, overseeing infrastructure or systems, setting policies and performance measures, and coordinating with engineering, IT, security, and business leaders.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Value

Employers commonly look for a mix of technical understanding and leadership experience. Relevant strengths may include service delivery management, IT operations, infrastructure oversight, budgeting, vendor management, process improvement, incident response, and communication with executive stakeholders. Requirements vary by organization, industry, and the scope of the role.

Find Director, Technical Services Roles

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, industries, and compensation details to find a Director, Technical Services position that aligns with your experience and career goals.

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$105K - $155K *

Shape project success by leading engineering efforts, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within scope...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$250K - $300K *

Transform the future of identity and access management by leading strategic initiatives, modernizing legacy systems, and ensuring compliance with evolving security standards. Drive operational effecti...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$208K - $235K *

Join an enterprise-scale cybersecurity team leading operations, incident response, and risk management across cloud and hybrid infrastructures. This role drives innovation in security architecture whi...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform power generation strategies by leading innovative solutions and optimizing energy contracts. Drive collaboration across teams to enhance project management and accelerate market readiness fo...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Manage multiple construction projects in the eastern region, ensuring quality, safety, and timely completion. Lead a team of superintendents and project managers while collaborating with stakeholders...

Allentown, PARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading centralized resources and programs, driving operational excellence, and fostering a quality mindset across teams. Collaborate with management to enhance patient support...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $200K *

Reimagine security engineering leadership by guiding strategic initiatives across cloud and infrastructure security, enhancing detection engineering, and fostering collaboration to protect a multi-clo...

RemoteRemote

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

$170K - $175K *

Champion innovative structural design for mission-critical data centers, focusing on prefabricated and modular construction. Lead technical strategy, establish design standards, and ensure safety and...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Manager in Deployed Engineering, leading hands-on deployments and building a high-performing team. Collaborate closely with customers and internal teams to dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $119K *

Lead the charge in transforming research into actionable insights for clients. Manage projects, build relationships, and deliver impactful recommendations in a fast-paced client service environment fo...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

$100K - $140K *

Deliver impactful project leadership in a multi-phase AI integration program, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic goals while fostering collaboration across technical and leadership...

Virginia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $225K *

Champion enterprise transformation by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring governance and execution quality across value-streams. Collaborate with leaders to drive measurable outcomes and bu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $265K *

Join a team that's redefining service line leadership in the pharma/biotech sector. Drive growth, manage client relationships, and deliver expert project management while fostering collaboration and i...

Fishers, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $191K *

Empower the HR technology landscape by leading strategy, governance, and optimization of HRIS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, ensure data integrity, and drive digital tr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by driving B2B demand generation through new client acquisition and account growth. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders while leveraging AI to enhance your sales strat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence by owning the Professional Services intake and workflow governance processes, ensuring efficient request management and seamless team collaboration to enhance service deli...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Develop and deliver training programs for EV/AV technicians, enhancing their skills and knowledge. Collaborate with leadership to identify training needs and create effective learning solutions in a d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Drive AI-native software development by architecting systems, guiding AI agents, and ensuring quality. Collaborate closely with users to transform business needs into reliable, efficient solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $240K *

Shape the future of enterprise security by leading vulnerability management initiatives. Drive strategy, execution, and collaboration across teams to enhance risk reduction and improve security outcom...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$240K - $318K *

Lead a global BSS engineering team, driving architecture, delivery, and product strategy while ensuring platform performance and compliance across diverse telecommunications solutions...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$164K - $196K *

Unlock psychometric expertise to lead proposal strategies and craft technical documents, ensuring alignment with educational measurement principles for successful assessment products in competitive ma...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$145K - $185K *

Grow your career with a leading specialty contractor managing complex heavy civil projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction while driving project succ...

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Today

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

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex federal digital services programs, ensuring strategic direction, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships across multidisciplinary teams while ma...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Technical Services do?question toggle

    A Director of Technical Services leads technical service teams and operations, helping ensure technology services meet organizational needs. The role may cover support, infrastructure, service delivery, vendor relationships, and operational performance.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Director, Technical Services jobs?question toggle

    Employers often seek substantial experience in technical or IT operations and a record of leading teams or service functions. Specific education, certifications, and technical expertise depend on the employer and the role.

  • How much do Director, Technical Services jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for current salary information.

  • What skills are important for a Director of Technical Services?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include service delivery leadership, technical operations, infrastructure management, strategic planning, budgeting, vendor oversight, process improvement, and clear communication with technical and business stakeholders.

  • Where can I find Director, Technical Services jobs?question toggle

    Browse Director, Technical Services listings on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more and compare roles by their responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation.