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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$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive operational enhancements for private equity clients, leveraging your expertise in GovCon and financial planning. Lead engagements, mentor talent, and develop innovative so...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Explore innovative AI workflow solutions aimed at enhancing business processes. Collaborate with various teams to identify challenges, prototype solutions, and guide projects from conception to produc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$200K - $450K *

Drive independent credit review and risk management for all counterparties, ensuring compliance and security across diverse financial entities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold rigoro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $150K *

Elevate healthcare performance by leading analytics-driven consulting engagements. Collaborate with clients to identify needs, deliver insights, and implement solutions while managing project economic...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of health economics by leading HEOR strategy within Medical Affairs. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop evidence that supports clinical differentiation and market access for in...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives in Marketing Solutions, driving complex programs across multiple teams. Utilize project management expertise to ensure timely delivery, financial rigor...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $166K *

Transform the executive hiring landscape by leading high-stakes searches for senior leadership roles. Collaborate with executives to define talent strategies, build diverse pipelines, and ensure a res...

Massachusetts, USRemote

6 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by shaping people strategies that drive growth and productivity. As a strategic partner to executive leaders, you'll influence decisions and enhance organizational culture in a...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $166K *

Partner with us to lead strategic procurement and vendor management initiatives for enterprise clients, optimizing hardware lifecycle activities while ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost-effecti...

Burnaby, BCRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving partner-sourced revenue growth and market expansion through strategic alliances in Data, AI, and Cloud. Collaborate with top technology partners to convert relationships int...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career with a remote role leading a claims team. Oversee investigations, manage workloads, and drive success while ensuring compliance with company standards and fostering team developmen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building a cutting-edge TikTok division by crafting strategic visions, driving growth, and overseeing operational excellence to create a high-performing business unit, all while fos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Optimize technology risk management across the enterprise by leading proactive assessments, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, and embedding risk insights into decision-making for cloud, cy...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$242K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying robust containerized software, manage CI/CD workflows, and grow a cohesive engineering team to enhance customer security operations and software delivery ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $129K *

Lead the charge in developing competitive proposals and client services, enhancing operational excellence across clinical research programs. Collaborate with global teams to ensure high-quality submis...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Transform the defense technology landscape as a co-founder and CEO, driving strategy, capital formation, and business development for an innovative training platform. Lead a dynamic team to secure con...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Workday Compensation for a global workforce. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate configuration and alignment with organizational strategies across multiple c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$280K - $305K *

Join a team that's redefining musculoskeletal (MSK) care by designing innovative, scalable solutions to improve patient outcomes and delivering high-quality, empathetic care to diverse populations wit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $230K *

Pioneer a transformative training and quality organization, leading a diverse team to enhance utilization management operations across a vast healthcare network, ensuring high standards and continuous...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Support project management by coordinating study documentation, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance. Leverage expertise in clinical research to enhance study start-up and execution, while...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives in project and service management, enhancing portfolio visibility and governance across Information Systems. Drive operational excellence and foster collaboration...

Topeka, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$79K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing HR operations through hands-on support of Dayforce HCM and iCIMS. Leverage your expertise in HRIS to enhance processes, troubleshoot issues, and drive compli...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Deliver strategic regulatory leadership for global development programs, overseeing regulatory strategy and execution from late-stage clinical phases to marketing authorization while ensuring complian...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $166K *

Champion the fundraising efforts of a dynamic corporate finance team, managing complex debt and equity processes while collaborating with senior leadership to craft compelling narratives for investors...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $120K *

Transform our proposal development process by crafting compelling narratives and presentations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance storytelling and optimize resources, ensuring our cap...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.