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In this role, you will be part of our Payer Modernization team, focusing on developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that align with client objectives. You will have the opportunity to deepen your technical skills and grow your personal brand within the firm. By embracing ambiguity and utilizing a broad range of methodologies, you will contribute to the delivery of impactful client solutions. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can expand your professional skills and make a significant impact on client engagements.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing complex operational challenges to develop innovative solutions for client engagements
- Managing and optimizing operations processes to enhance business performance and efficiency
- Utilizing analytical thinking and business data analytics to drive data-informed decision-making
- Engaging with stakeholders to understand and address their operational needs and objectives
- Implementing quality standards and operational excellence practices to improve service delivery models
- Supporting business transformation initiatives through effective change management strategies
- Conducting market research to inform operations strategy and planning
- Collaborating with teams to foster creativity and embrace change in operational processes
- Developing and maintaining operational support frameworks to streamline service delivery
- Applying management consulting techniques to guide clients through payer modernization efforts
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Government/Public Policy, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Organizational Management/Behavior, Risk Management/Insurance
- Demonstrating proficiency in Business Data Analytics and Operations Strategy
- Utilizing analytical thinking to drive business transformation initiatives
- Excelling in stakeholder engagement and communication within health services
- Embracing change and fostering creativity in operational processes
- Implementing quality standards in service delivery models
- Navigating complexity in payer modernization projects
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
In this role, you will be part of our Payer Modernization team, focusing on developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that align with client objectives. You will have the opportunity to deepen your technical skills and grow your personal brand within the firm. By embracing ambiguity and utilizing a broad range of methodologies, you will contribute to the delivery of impactful client solutions. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can expand your professional skills and make a significant impact on client engagements.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing complex operational challenges to develop innovative solutions for client engagements
- Managing and optimizing operations processes to enhance business performance and efficiency
- Utilizing analytical thinking and business data analytics to drive data-informed decision-making
- Engaging with stakeholders to understand and address their operational needs and objectives
- Implementing quality standards and operational excellence practices to improve service delivery models
- Supporting business transformation initiatives through effective change management strategies
- Conducting market research to inform operations strategy and planning
- Collaborating with teams to foster creativity and embrace change in operational processes
- Developing and maintaining operational support frameworks to streamline service delivery
- Applying management consulting techniques to guide clients through payer modernization efforts
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Government/Public Policy, Health Administration/Public Health, Mathematics/Statistics, Operations/Supply Chain, Organizational Management/Behavior, Risk Management/Insurance
- Demonstrating proficiency in Business Data Analytics and Operations Strategy
- Utilizing analytical thinking to drive business transformation initiatives
- Excelling in stakeholder engagement and communication within health services
- Embracing change and fostering creativity in operational processes
- Implementing quality standards in service delivery models
- Navigating complexity in payer modernization projects
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
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Who's Hiring
- Cornerstone Caregiving17
- Amazon5
- PEOPLECERT5
- Lockheed Martin4
- VisibleThread2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Science & Research
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of development operations jobs.
- Five or more years of experience in development operations, advancement services, or a related fundraising function
- Proficiency in a major fundraising CRM platform such as Raiser's Edge, Salesforce NPSP, or Blackbaud CRM
- Experience managing gift processing, donor data integrity, and reporting for a nonprofit or educational institution
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead a development operations or advancement services team
- Strong analytical skills with experience producing dashboards, campaign reports, and pipeline metrics for senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as nonprofit management, business administration, or communications
Tips for Your Director of Development Operations Job Search
Quantify your fundraising infrastructure wins
Hiring managers want to see outcomes, not duties. Replace phrases like 'managed database' with the volume of records you maintained, the revenue cycles you supported, or the reporting improvements you delivered for gift officers and leadership.
Tailor your resume to advancement shop size
A director of development operations at a $5M annual-fund shop does different work than one at a $500M comprehensive campaign. Adjust your resume to reflect the complexity and scale that matches the postings you are targeting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of development operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Signal your CRM platform depth early
Job postings for this role almost always name a specific platform, Raiser's Edge, Salesforce NPSP, or Blackbaud CRM. Lead your skills section with the platforms you know best and confirm version familiarity, since shops rarely budget for retraining at the director level.
Prepare a data governance example for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask how you have handled data integrity issues, duplicate records, or a failed system migration. Walk in with a specific scenario that shows your diagnostic process, the stakeholders you coordinated, and the measurable resolution.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate title
Many director of development operations offers come with vague reporting lines or undefined authority over gift processing staff. Clarify in writing whether you own the full operations function or serve in an advisory capacity before accepting, since scope determines your leverage at the next promotion.
Director of Development Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of development operationss?
The most active employers for director of development operationss right now are Cornerstone Caregiving, Amazon, and PEOPLECERT, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, universities, and large human services nonprofits tend to post this role most frequently.
How many director of development operations jobs are remote?
About 48% of director of development operations openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the data-centric nature of the role. Functions like reporting, CRM administration, and gift processing oversight tend to be the most remote-compatible, while positions tied to managing on-site gift processing teams or executive leadership support more often require in-person presence.
How do you become a director of development operations?
Most directors of development operations build their path through progressively senior roles in advancement services, gift processing, or donor data management within a nonprofit or educational institution. Developing deep expertise in a major fundraising CRM, leading a data integrity or system migration project, and demonstrating the ability to translate operations data into strategic recommendations for major gift officers are the steps that typically move candidates from manager to director level.
Can I get hired as a director of development operations without direct experience in the title?
Yes, candidates who have held titles like development operations manager, advancement services manager, or database manager with significant cross-functional responsibility often make a successful case for director-level roles. The strongest applications from these candidates document team leadership, budget ownership, and at least one high-visibility project, such as a CRM migration or a reporting overhaul, that produced measurable outcomes for the fundraising program.
What does the director of development operations interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a panel interview with the chief development officer and peers from gift processing or major gifts. Many organizations add a practical component, such as reviewing a sample data integrity problem or presenting a plan to improve a reporting workflow. Final-round candidates often meet with finance or IT leadership to assess cross-departmental collaboration skills.
Where can I find and apply to director of development operations jobs?
You can find and apply to director of development operations jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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