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Managing Directors shape organizational strategy, lead business units, and guide teams toward ambitious performance goals. Browse Managing Director opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can discover vetted roles paying $100,000 or more across industries and locations.

What Does a Managing Director Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but Managing Directors commonly set strategic priorities, oversee budgets and operations, build relationships with clients and stakeholders, and develop senior teams. In financial services, the title may focus on client portfolios, transactions, or revenue growth; in other sectors, it can describe leadership of a region, division, or entire organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek substantial leadership experience, a record of delivering business results, and strong communication, decision-making, and financial management skills. Requirements may include an advanced degree, industry expertise, or experience leading large teams, depending on the role.

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Search Managing Director openings by industry, location, and other preferences. Compare role expectations and compensation details, then identify opportunities that match your background and long-term career goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

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$135K - $160K *

Drive strategic product planning and market intelligence to enhance physician engagement. Own product development and go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver innovative sol...

Newark, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $325K *

Champion integrated transaction management across a vast global portfolio, driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence while fostering strong client relationships and leading cross-functi...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Champion excellence in executive search by leading market mapping, building strong candidate pipelines, and conducting first-round interviews in a collaborative team environment. Your contributions dr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$158K - $199K *

Champion client success by leading strategic initiatives for global accounts, driving growth and retention through trusted relationships and innovative solutions. Leverage expertise to maximize value...

North Carolina, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$158K - $199K *

Drive strategic account management for global clients, focusing on value delivery, retention, and growth. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, develop tailored solutions, and lead cross-fu...

New York City, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $156K *

Manage and oversee Shopify development projects from inception to launch, collaborating with clients and a team of developers. Ensure quality deliverables while juggling multiple projects and adapting...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data analysis and psychometrics to drive innovative assessment solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance educational outcomes through advan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$99K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $235K *

Innovate customer engagement by ensuring successful implementation of cloud solutions. Drive satisfaction, revenue growth, and strategic partnerships through relationships while collaborating with int...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion the successful delivery of complex tech and business initiatives. Lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality require...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving pricing strategy and revenue insights across the vaccine portfolio. This role involves analytical frameworks to support decision-making, evaluate pricing, and enhance market...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $275K *

Elevate healthcare standards by guiding medical policy and coding within a collaborative team. Leverage your expertise to enhance client relationships, improve payment accuracy, and drive strategic in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Lead the design and delivery of scalable data integrations across systems, driving healthcare interoperability and influencing stakeholder decisions, while ensuring alignment on architecture, governan...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower strategic financial decisions by analyzing investments, market opportunities, and capital allocation. Collaborate with C-suite executives to drive growth and optimize resource allocation while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $150K *

Champion strategic direction and team excellence in social media buying. Drive business growth, oversee media execution, and mentor high-performing teams while maintaining deep industry expertise and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $125K *

Drive portfolio success by leading and mentoring Property Managers, optimizing operations, and enhancing marketing strategies while ensuring compliance and effective communication with stakeholders...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex operational workflows that enhance service delivery and client experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...

Johnson City, TNRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary design delivery for data center projects, ensuring buildable, cost-effective designs from planning through construction. Collaborate with teams to meet tenant need...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$220K - $250K *

Shape the future of digital lending by leading product management teams to enhance acquisition and servicing experiences. Drive strategic vision, optimize user journeys, and foster cross-functional co...

Dallas, TXRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Lead cross-functional partnerships to enhance financial performance and drive growth. Oversee monthly close processes, corporate reporting, and audits while guiding a high-performing team through stra...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a high-performing team to drive new business growth and customer acquisition. Shape strategic sales initiatives, build strong relationships, and optimize pipelines to achieve revenue goals across...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Drive new business growth by leading a high-performing team focused on customer acquisition and market expansion. Develop strategies, build relationships, and optimize sales processes to achieve measu...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$175K - $210K *

Champion the development and leadership of product strategy and operational excellence within the organization, ensuring alignment between market insight and execution to enhance product delivery and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$246K - $332K *

Drive pediatric development strategy by integrating clinical insights and regulatory commitments across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring effective execution from candidate transition to post-marke...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $205K *

Lead critical safety data exchange initiatives, ensuring compliance and high quality in pharmacovigilance partnerships. Collaborate with global partners to enhance operational governance and improve p...

Raleigh, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Managing Director do?question toggle

    A Managing Director provides senior leadership, sets strategic direction, oversees business performance, and manages teams or business units. Specific responsibilities depend on the company and industry.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Managing Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements commonly include extensive relevant experience, demonstrated leadership and business results, and strong strategic, financial, and communication skills. Some employers also require an advanced degree or specialized industry expertise.

  • How much do Managing Director jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for compensation information.

  • Where can I find Managing Director jobs?question toggle

    You can browse Managing Director job listings on Ladders and explore opportunities by industry, location, and other preferences.