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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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$163K - $224K *

Empower our federal sector solutions by leading partnerships, optimizing programs, and managing P&L for growth. Collaborate on strategy to enhance healthcare services using innovative approaches and d...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $190K *

Champion ABB's growth in the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology sector by developing strategies, building executive relationships, and identifying market opportunities to drive sales and enhance customer...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $155K *

Champion integrated B2B marketing strategies by leading client relationships, driving account growth, and connecting marketing performance to business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of our Total Rewards & People Services by leading global teams and driving strategic initiatives that enhance compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR technology, ensuring operational...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead large-scale automation projects, guiding teams through all phases with a focus on customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and financial management in a collaborative environment...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$181K - $225K *

Lead the charge in operationalizing complex clinical studies globally, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal development and manage global lab relationships, ensuring strategic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$181K - $225K *

Lead the charge in advancing scientific operations within a dynamic team, driving global lab relationships and supporting complex clinical studies. Collaborate across functions to ensure strategic, op...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $276K *

Drive impactful transformation in People Experience operations by leading the redesign of HR service delivery through ServiceNow and AI automation. Own the reporting and service model architecture tha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$227K - $341K *

Lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of clinical programs, focusing on optimizing patient care across the continuum. Oversee a multidisciplinary team to enhance outcomes, reduce h...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy and analysis, partnering with business leaders to drive performance insights, build robust models, and support strategic decisions in a fast-paced, innovative env...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Empower business leaders by building financial models and analyses that drive strategic decisions. Collaborate across teams to evaluate opportunities, support fundraising, and present insights to seni...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial strategy by partnering with leaders to drive insights, build robust models, and support key decisions. Leverage advanced analytics and AI tools to enhance performance and optimize...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial strategy by partnering with leaders to drive insights, build robust models, and support key decisions. Leverage your expertise in finance to enhance performance and shape the futur...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$144K - $173K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical media by leading client strategy and integrated media delivery. Drive audience engagement, manage high-impact relationships, and leverage data insights to achieve me...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $343K *

Lead the product strategy for a comprehensive fraud and financial crimes portfolio. Drive innovation and collaboration across teams, ensuring scalable solutions for diverse clients while enhancing pro...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise data engineering initiatives, driving platform modernization, and enhancing operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K *

Drive your career by leading technical architecture and AI tooling development in a dynamic company transitioning to multi-platform solutions. Collaborate with teams, mentor talent, and engage with en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze and deepen relationships in the US tech and investor ecosystem, enhancing FF's events portfolio. Drive speaker strategy and manage VIP engagements, connecting US principals globally while fost...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $265K *

Transform healthcare interoperability by leading product strategy and market growth. Leverage deep industry insights to enhance payer-provider collaboration, drive operational excellence, and oversee...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in defining user experience strategy, managing a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver innovative, user-centered digital products while fostering collaboration and high-impact desi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $106K *

Unlock potential by driving profitability through strategic pricing management, contract optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Transform complex data into actionable strategies to enhance...

Warrenville, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing for datacenter rack development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality...

Mountain View, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $242K *

Drive growth by identifying and developing SAP solutions, working with sales teams and partners to create revenue opportunities and implement strategic sales initiatives across various customer segmen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in defining, developing, and evolving innovative live event and consumer products. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance fan experiences and drive Evo's future growth through strat...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in overseeing M&A tax strategies, providing expert guidance on domestic and international deals while mentoring a dynamic team to exceed client expectations and drive practice growth...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.