Senior Director Jobs

Explore Senior Director jobs on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional opportunities that pay $100,000 or more. Senior Directors help shape strategy, lead teams, and turn organizational priorities into measurable results. Browse openings across industries and discover roles aligned with your leadership experience, expertise, and career goals.

What Does a Senior Director Do?

A Senior Director typically leads a major function, business unit, or strategic initiative. Responsibilities vary by company and field, but often include setting priorities, managing department leaders, overseeing budgets, and partnering with executive teams. Senior Directors may also guide organizational change, monitor performance, and build plans that support long-term growth.

Skills and Experience for Senior Director Roles

Employers commonly seek substantial experience in a relevant discipline, a record of delivering results, and the ability to lead through complexity. Useful strengths may include strategic planning, financial and operational management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and talent development. Requirements differ by role, so review each job description carefully.

Industries Hiring Senior Directors

Senior Director opportunities can be found in fields such as technology, finance, healthcare, marketing, operations, and business development. The scope of a role depends on the organization: some positions focus on a specialized function, while others oversee broad portfolios or cross-functional programs.

Find Senior Director Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details where provided, then focus your search on positions that fit your background. Check listings regularly to find new Senior Director opportunities and take your next career step.

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$115K - $125K *

Elevate AI capabilities across the organization by providing vision, governance, and training. Collaborate with leadership and teams to identify opportunities, streamline processes, and implement AI s...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

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

$160K - $170K *

Elevate your career by partnering with divisional leadership to drive financial strategy, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure accurate financial reporting within a dynamic SaaS environment. Mak...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer cross-functional programs, managing teams to deliver crucial initiatives. Drive alignment across departments, enhance operational excellence, and elevate program delivery practices while track...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of strategic finance for the GTM organization, providing forecasting, planning, and data-driven insights to optimize revenue growth, enhance decision-making, and support high-impact ini...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $170K *

Shape the future of pricing strategy by leading complex deal governance and analytics. Collaborate across teams to enhance deal integrity and leverage AI-driven tools for efficient pricing models, ens...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$182K - $216K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a 150+ member team, optimizing workflows, and enhancing member experiences through strategic program development and data-driven insights...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing program management activities, supervising a dedicated team, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance effi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $235K *

Drive product excellence by owning the lifecycle and security of high-performance client SaaS platforms hosted on AWS. Lead a dedicated team to optimize operations, ensure compliance, and deliver seam...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$192K - $303K *

Empower innovation as you lead the strategy and development of core platform primitives, driving the future of agentic systems and ensuring product teams can rapidly create and deploy advanced agents...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team to manage bank capital relationships, drive coverage strategies, and support capital formation initiatives. This role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment, focus...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading Workforce Intelligence initiatives that drive actionable insights across Customer Excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and operat...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$154K - $181K *

Lead and optimize enterprise data platforms and Salesforce AMS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Collaborate with stakeholders to align systems with organizational goals while managing...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing biomarker program operations, ensuring seamless sample processing from collection to storage. Collaborate across teams to uphold quality and compliance while driving grow...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $228K *

Drive enterprise Quality and Regulatory governance for U.S. operations, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and overseeing manufacturing quality in the therapeutic radiopharmaceutical sector whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $285K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leading R&D finance, partnering with executives to drive investment decisions, optimize spending, and enhance forecasting accuracy in a dynamic, AI-driven env...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $275K *

Transform regulatory affairs in oncology by leading strategic submission initiatives and cross-functional collaborations, ensuring compliance and quality for impactful development programs. Drive regu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$279K - $349K *

Drive the strategy and execution of dedicated infrastructure engineering, leading a high-performing team to enhance enterprise SaaS offerings, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional customer exper...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Advance sales growth by leading a dynamic team, implementing strategic plans, and enhancing client relationships in a fast-paced environment. Drive performance through coaching and collaboration with...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $160K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading complex, cross-functional projects that align stakeholders and transform business priorities into actionable plans, ensuring successful execution across Revenue...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $260K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategic direction of Workday AMS, overseeing client delivery, service quality, and operational excellence while driving growth and team development across diverse sec...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $156K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee complex software deployments, ensuring governance and stakeholder engagement across multiple sites. Drive successful outcomes for strategic customers while managing...

Tucson, AZRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by owning the full sales cycle for DSOs and multi-location dental groups, driving growth through the complete Planet DDS catalog while collaborating with a dynamic team and repre...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $262K *

Drive enterprise vendor management strategy by overseeing vendor relationships, governance, and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, optimize costs, and enhance o...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $261K *

Shape the future of compliance operations by leading SOX testing, software asset management, and compliance consulting. Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement while managing budgets a...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Transform the finance function by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing staffing, and enhancing profitability. Oversee accounting, reporting, and treasury operations while driving disciplined cost...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Senior Director?question toggle

    A Senior Director is a senior leader who oversees a significant function, business unit, or strategic initiative. The role often involves setting direction, managing leaders and resources, and working with executives to achieve business goals.

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

    Requirements vary by employer and industry. Many roles call for extensive relevant experience, demonstrated leadership, strategic and analytical skills, and a record of achieving results. Check each listing for its specific requirements.

  • How much do Senior Director jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by industry, location, employer, and scope of responsibility. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for available salary information.

  • Which industries hire Senior Directors?question toggle

    Senior Directors work across many industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, marketing, operations, and business development. Openings and areas of responsibility vary by organization.

  • How can I find Senior Director jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Senior Director listings on Ladders and review each role’s responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details where available. Narrow your search to opportunities that match your experience and career goals.