Explore Practice Director Jobs

Practice Directors lead business or professional service practices, guiding teams, client relationships, and operational performance. Depending on the organization, the role may oversee a consulting, healthcare, technology, legal, accounting, or other specialized practice. Explore vetted Practice Director opportunities on Ladders, including jobs that pay $100,000 or more.

What Does a Practice Director Do?

A Practice Director sets priorities for a practice and helps turn organizational goals into measurable results. Common responsibilities include managing budgets and staffing, developing services and business plans, supporting sales and client engagement, and monitoring quality and financial performance. The role often works across functions and may report to an executive or business-unit leader.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek substantial experience in the relevant industry, along with a record of leading teams and delivering results. Useful strengths may include strategic planning, financial management, business development, client communication, operational improvement, and talent development. Specific requirements vary by practice area; some roles may require an advanced degree, professional certification, or specialized technical expertise.

Practice Director Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation varies with industry, location, organization size, and scope of responsibility. Practice Directors may earn more when they oversee larger teams, significant budgets, or revenue-generating client portfolios. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to explore senior-level roles aligned with your experience and compensation goals.

Find Your Next Practice Director Role

Compare openings by industry, location, and job requirements to identify opportunities that match your leadership background. Update your resume to highlight measurable business outcomes, team impact, client growth, and operational improvements. Browse Practice Director jobs on Ladders to take the next step in your career.

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$170K - $185K *

Lead the charge in creative excellence, guiding multimedia projects that elevate brand identity through compelling visual storytelling. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $105K *

Join a team that's optimizing the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance and data integrity while enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and me...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Transform the employee lifecycle by optimizing onboarding, offboarding, and HR processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data integrity and operational efficiency while mentoring junior tea...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Champion the employee lifecycle by optimizing HR processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and mentor junior team membe...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Lead and optimize the full employee lifecycle processes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while partnering cross-functionally to enhance HR systems and workflows. Serve as a mentor and s...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Transform employee experiences by leading lifecycle processes, ensuring compliance, and optimizing HR operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and mentor junior team members whi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance and data integrity while enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improv...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Manage the full employee lifecycle processes, ensuring compliance and data integrity while optimizing workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance HR systems and mentor junior team members, dr...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Strategize effective client relationships and project execution, enhancing business development within the Justice + Civic sector. Collaborate closely to ensure project success while fostering innovat...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage with clients to drive project success, manage relationships, and oversee contract negotiations while fostering collaboration and innovation to meet both client and firm objectives in the Justic...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in client relationships and project management in Justice + Civic sector, ensuring strategic alignment and operational success through business development and adaptive design solutio...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with this Client Leader role, managing relationships, driving business development, and leading contract negotiations in the Justice + Civic sector, ensuring project success through c...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing impactful data center projects. Lead multi-disciplinary teams, develop client relationships, and ensure project success from planning through delivery while enhancing c...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading the full employee lifecycle processes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while partnering cross-functionally to enhance HR systems and workflows. Drive pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing enterprise proposals and plans, ensuring compliance and quality across submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance win strategies and dri...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$205K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading daily operations for a dynamic law firm, overseeing a diverse team while enhancing service delivery and fostering a culture of excellence. Drive strategic initiatives and m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$199K - $246K *

Lead the strategy and operations of enterprise-grade eventing platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. Manage high-performing teams while collaborating across functions to drive pla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Transform member experiences by leading innovative strategies that enhance engagement, retention, and satisfaction. Drive revenue through dynamic events and effective communication, while managing a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$207K - $310K *

Drive the future of incentive compensation operations by leading a global team to ensure accurate payouts, enhance processes, and collaborate across departments to optimize performance and compliance...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$184K - $276K *

Join us to lead a global team in optimizing incentive compensation operations, ensuring accurate payouts and compliance. Collaborate across departments to drive process improvements and enhance the se...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $310K *

Lead a global team to ensure accurate incentive compensation payouts, collaborating across departments to drive process improvements and AI adoption while enhancing the seller experience and complianc...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $310K *

Champion the global incentive compensation operations, leading a team to ensure accurate payouts and compliance. Collaborate across departments to drive process improvements and leverage technology fo...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $310K *

Drive global incentive compensation operations, ensuring accurate payouts and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and implement automation, while leading a team fo...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$207K - $310K *

Manage a global team to ensure accurate incentive payouts, drive process improvements, and collaborate across departments. Lead the implementation of compensation plans while enhancing seller experien...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead client delivery and oversee project health while coaching a team of leaders. Drive operational excellence and build trusted client relationships to ensure satisfaction and growth across multiple...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Practice Director?question toggle

    A Practice Director is a senior leader responsible for the performance and growth of a specialized business or professional service practice. The role may include overseeing teams, budgets, client relationships, services, and operational results.

  • What does a Practice Director do day to day?question toggle

    Daily work can include setting priorities, reviewing financial and operational metrics, coaching managers, supporting business development, meeting with clients, and coordinating with other departments. Responsibilities depend on the industry and organization.

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

    Employers often look for significant industry experience, proven leadership, and strengths in strategy, financial management, client service, and business development. Some positions also require an advanced degree, certification, or specialized expertise.

  • How much do Practice Directors earn?question toggle

    Practice Director compensation varies by industry, location, employer, and the size and scope of the practice. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including qualifying Practice Director opportunities.

  • Where can I find Practice Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    You can explore vetted Practice Director openings on Ladders. Review each listing for compensation details, qualifications, location, and responsibilities to find roles that fit your career goals.