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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$180K - $210K *

Accelerate growth by leading strategic sales initiatives, driving revenue, and mentoring high-performing teams in the Conference and PA sector across North America, while collaborating with cross-func...

Burnsville, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $210K *

Join us to drive strategic sourcing initiatives in Facilities, managing project delivery and resource allocation while aligning account objectives with measurable outcomes across diverse client accoun...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $200K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading transformation initiatives and optimizing Shared Services. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive measurable improvements in productivity, cost efficiency...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of innovative compliance solutions for multi-state workforces, ensuring efficient policy management and training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experienc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $190K *

Manage the planning and execution of CMC operations across multiple development programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory milestones and efficient collaboration with cross-functional teams and CDMO...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $251K *

Shape the future of digital transformation by leading complex data initiatives and driving strategic solutions across corporate functions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance applicatio...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$203K - $305K *

Elevate your career by leading medical affairs strategy and evidence generation. Collaborate across divisions to enhance product safety, innovation, and clinician education while guiding a team of Med...

Illinois, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform the dual-degree kinesiology program by providing strategic leadership, ensuring academic excellence, and fostering cross-cultural collaboration while teaching and mentoring faculty and stude...

Laramie, WYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Lead Corporate FP&A initiatives, driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. Oversee financial analysis and reporting while enhancing systems and dashboards for improved decision-makin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $150K *

Lead the charge in executive support and strategic sales initiatives, managing schedules, communications, and events for the EVP of Global Client Services. Drive efficiency and stakeholder engagement...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading brand strategy and creative initiatives that resonate across all consumer touchpoints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful campaigns and build a h...

California, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $405K *

Drive the global partner marketing strategy, leading initiatives across channels, technology, and strategic partners to enhance demand generation and pipeline growth. Collaborate with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the implementation of Epic Clinical EHR for State Healthcare Facilities, leading project planning, stakeholder engagement, and team coordination while ensuring quality, scope, and communicati...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$156K - $234K *

Transform global MSP marketing by leading strategy, driving partner engagement, and executing campaigns. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance pipeline and revenue while ensuring effective partne...

Connecticut, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $175K *

Elevate your impact by leading database implementation projects throughout the development life cycle. Collaborate with clients as a trusted advisor, shaping data strategies and delivering high-qualit...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Deliver strategic leadership for a centralized partner data management system, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enhancing user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining scientific data management in drug discovery. Lead the scientific data team, bridging scientists and engineers to ensure data integrity, quality, and innovative solutions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$277K - $350K *

Elevate your career by leading global demand generation strategies, driving enterprise pipeline growth, and optimizing high-impact ABM programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional client services for high-value accounts. Develop integrated marketing strategies, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and drive account growth while ensuring qua...

Lanham, MDRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$144K - $200K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive sales in the public safety sector, focusing on recruitment, coaching, and performance management. Collaborate across functions to enhance team effectiveness and achieve re...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K *

Shape the future of demand generation by developing strategies that maximize revenue impact through multi-channel programs and data-driven insights, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance client...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer strategic sales excellence by architecting complex deals with precision across multiple business units and geographies while forging C-suite relationships and leveraging AI to optimize the sal...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$149K - $198K *

Lead the charge in transforming legal operations by designing scalable support models, managing a dedicated team, and leveraging technology to enhance service delivery across Legal & Public Policy fun...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$223K - $358K *

Shape enterprise strategy and strengthen partnerships with GPOs and health systems. Lead complex negotiations, build trusted relationships, and develop a high-performing team to drive sustainable grow...

Franklin Lakes, NJRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $199K *

Lead the charge in driving client success through strategic account management and sales leadership. Cultivate relationships with C-level executives while developing innovative solutions for global ac...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.