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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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$120K - $150K *

Take ownership of customer relationships, driving adoption and retention while seeking growth opportunities within a dedicated account portfolio. Collaborate with teams to ensure client success and sa...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $185K *

Lead the charge in establishing a high-performing operational accounting center of excellence. Oversee critical processes like reconciliation and cash management while fostering collaboration across F...

Cedar Rapids, IARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $135K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth by leading software development initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring project alignment with business goals while maintaining security and operationa...

Emeryville, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping clinical sales strategies and enhancing client relationships. Lead initiatives that drive market growth and improve patient satisfaction while collaborating across disciplin...

Harrisburg, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes through effective management of the Automation and Controls team, ensuring strategic alignment with innovation initiatives while fostering a cultu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming customer relationships through strategic account management, driving growth and engagement across diverse industries while acting as a trusted advisor to e...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $350K *

Shape financial leadership across enterprise planning, treasury, and tax strategies. Align resources with corporate goals, enhance enterprise value through analytics, and manage risks within a dynamic...

Utica, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Join us as a strategic advisor, providing legal counsel on commercial contracts, AI products, and technology licensing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive proactive solutions and support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $130K *

Empower a dynamic sales team to drive growth and deliver impactful solutions for school districts. Lead with integrity, foster collaboration, and navigate complex sales cycles while ensuring customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$144K - $170K *

Join a team that's leading the charge in renewable energy construction. Oversee multiple utility-scale projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while managing contractors and stakeholder...

Charlottesville, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $215K *

Transform your career by leading regional sales efforts for a groundbreaking product. Drive performance, build a high-performing team, and engage with key healthcare providers in a fast-paced, entrepr...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping transformative solutions for national security missions. As a senior technical leader, you'll drive innovation, coordinate emerging technologies, and influence strategic dec...

Colorado, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Drive the Reuse function within the Product Lifecycle team, ensuring efficient operations, stakeholder communication, and process consistency to support the mission of serving Veterans. Lead a team fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a leading firm by driving sales in the Tourism sector. Leverage your expertise to build client relationships, close deals, and collaborate cross-functionally, all while managing...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity and IT programs across compliance, cloud, and application security. Collaborate with teams to implement secure practices in a hands-on role while driving ini...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Engage in comprehensive project management by overseeing MEP operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met throughout the construction process. Drive effic...

Lexington, KYRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Explore diverse compliance projects and assessments in industrial sectors. Collaborate with clients to identify tax savings opportunities and implement effective strategies while conducting physical i...

Austin, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$166K - $241K *

Join a team that's leading expansive data center projects, managing a dynamic team, defining strategic objectives, and driving innovation for multi-phase campus builds while pursuing new business oppo...

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3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative solutions in construction management for complex data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely execution while leading a diverse on-site team acro...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of compliance by leading a dynamic team, enhancing policies, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced insurance environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure regulator...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $164K *

Champion your career by enhancing dealer parts performance across multiple states. Collaborate with teams to drive sales, implement innovative strategies, and support dealer/distributor growth in a dy...

Portland, ORRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform finance functions into strategic drivers for growth by delivering expert accounting and financial support to clients. Lead engagements, enhance processes, and drive performance improvements...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $151K *

Shape the future of enterprise strategy by leading a diverse portfolio of programs and initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive measurable business value and ensure alignment with...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Accelerate growth by transforming our partner ecosystem into a proactive engine for new customer acquisition and revenue growth. Lead channel strategy, leveraging executive relationships to drive meas...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K *

Accelerate growth by leveraging your sales expertise to drive success for small businesses in Canada, building relationships and closing deals that foster customer growth and engagement...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.