Director of Business Operations Jobs

Director of Business Operations jobs are open across technology, healthcare, financial services, and professional services, at every level from senior manager to VP, with specializations in process optimization, cross-functional program management, and organizational scaling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

Find Jobs

Overview

Open roles107+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCornerstone Caregiving
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type59% On-site
Top industryEducation

Showing 5 of 107+ Director of Business Operations jobs

Director of Operations and Business Development Lincoln, NE
We won't show you this job again
New 15h ago
Director of Operations and Business Development Lincoln, NE
Cornerstone Caregiving
Lincoln, Nebraska
Customer Service
Inside Sales
Sales
Master's degree
51-200

Have you applied for this role?

EMS Coding Specialist -EMS Billing Business Ops – Public Safety Department
We won't show you this job again
Added 1d ago
EMS Coding Specialist -EMS Billing Business Ops – Public Safety Department
Escambia County
Pensacola, Florida
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$18.82 - $23.53/hr
Associate's degree

Have you applied for this role?

Assistant Dean & Director of Admissions Operations (Hybrid) - Olin Business
We won't show you this job again
Added 1d ago
Assistant Dean & Director of Admissions Operations (Hybrid) - Olin Business
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$66k - $113k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Director of Business Operations
We won't show you this job again
Added 1d ago
Director of Business Operations
Virginia Department of Health
Richmond, Virginia
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$113k - $149k/yr
Military encouraged
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Director of Sales Operations & Enablement - IT Business Unit
We won't show you this job again
Added 1d ago
Director of Sales Operations & Enablement - IT Business Unit
Marco Technologies
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
$152k - $250k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

See All 107+ Director of Business Operations Jobs

Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs

Director of Business Operations Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Cornerstone Caregiving17
  • UNFI3
  • Apple3
  • University of North Florida3
  • Amazon2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Insurance
  • Medical Devices
  • Science & Research
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of business operations jobs.

  • 7 or more years of experience in business operations, strategy, or program management
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across multiple business units
  • Proficiency with project management tools, OKR frameworks, and business intelligence platforms
  • Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L oversight
  • Experience building or improving operational processes at scale
  • Bachelor's degree required, with MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Tips for Your Director of Business Operations Job Search

Quantify your operational impact clearly

Directors of business operations are hired to move numbers. Your resume should show headcount supported, cost reductions achieved, or cycle times improved in concrete terms. Vague phrases like 'improved efficiency' won't compete with candidates who cite specific outcomes tied to business priorities.

Tailor your resume to the company stage

A startup hiring a director of business operations wants someone who builds systems from scratch. A public company wants someone who optimizes existing ones. Read each job description for signals like 'build,' 'scale,' or 'standardize,' then lead with the experience that matches that specific need.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of business operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Get specific about your functional coverage

Many director of business operations roles own a mix of finance, HR, legal, and IT coordination. Your application should name which functions you've owned end-to-end versus partnered on. Hiring managers in this role are skeptical of generalists who can't point to specific operational domains they've led.

Prepare a structured decision-making example

Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you've navigated a cross-functional conflict or prioritized competing business needs. Walk in with one tight example: the stakeholders involved, the trade-offs you weighed, the decision you made, and what happened as a result.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay

Director-level operations roles frequently include performance bonuses, equity, and professional development budgets that aren't listed in postings. After an offer, ask specifically about each component. Operations directors are expected to understand the full structure of an offer, and asking signals that you do.

Director of Business Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of business operationss?

Cornerstone Caregiving, UNFI, and Apple are hiring the most director of business operationss right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Technology companies and large healthcare systems tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.

How many director of business operations jobs are remote?

About 41% of director of business operations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's heavy reliance on meetings, stakeholder relationships, and real-time operational oversight. Sub-areas like program management, vendor operations, and finance coordination tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible postings compared to roles requiring on-site facilities or people management.

How do you become a director of business operations?

Most directors of business operations move into the role after building a foundation in operations, strategy, finance, or program management, then taking on progressively larger cross-functional projects. The clearest path is to own a business-critical process end-to-end, demonstrate measurable results, and develop relationships with senior leadership. An MBA accelerates promotion at many organizations, but a strong internal record of operational impact can substitute for it.

Can you get a director of business operations job with limited experience?

Getting hired directly into a director-level role with limited experience is rare, but moving up from a senior manager or operations lead position is a realistic path. Focus on owning a full operational domain rather than supporting others, build fluency in financial reporting and resource planning, and pursue stretch assignments that put you in front of executives. Internal promotions are far more common than external hires at the director level.

What does the director of business operations interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a structured interview with the hiring manager focused on operational scope and leadership style. Expect a panel round with cross-functional stakeholders from finance, HR, or product, and often a case study or operational audit exercise. Final rounds frequently include a conversation with a C-suite or VP-level executive to assess strategic alignment and executive presence.

Where can I find and apply to director of business operations jobs?

You can find and apply to director of business operations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. The listings cover roles at every company stage, from early-stage startups to large enterprises, across industries including technology, healthcare, and financial services. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing.

See All 107+ Director of Business Operations Jobs

Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs