Operations Director Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Operations Director jobs in Santa Clara are concentrated in the technology and semiconductor sectors, with hiring active across the Central Expressway corridor, the Great America Parkway business district, and Mission College Boulevard. Employers posting right now include Palo Alto Networks, DDN, and Aramark. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles444+
Top employerPalo Alto Networks
Work type50% Remote
Top credentialMaster's degree in business administration
Companies hiring9

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Intel Corporation
Director of Global Customer Planning and Operations
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Intel Corporation
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Director of Global Customer Planning and Operations
Intel Corporation
Santa Clara, California
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$220k - $311k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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DDN
Senior Director, Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance
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DDN
Added 1w ago
Senior Director, Cybersecurity Operations & Compliance
DDN
Santa Clara, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$275k - $295k/yr
501-1,000

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ServiceNow
Senior Director, Pricing Operations Transformation
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ServiceNow
Added 2w ago
Senior Director, Pricing Operations Transformation
ServiceNow
Santa Clara, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
$220k - $397k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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V
Director of IT Infrastructure & Operations
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V
Added 2w ago
Director of IT Infrastructure & Operations
Velaura
Santa Clara, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$250k - $300k/yr

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Santa Clara University
Assistant Director for Membership and Operations
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Santa Clara University
Added 3w ago
Assistant Director for Membership and Operations
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
Administrative & Office Support
Business Development
Customer Service
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Operations Director Job Market in Santa Clara

Who's Hiring

  • Palo Alto Networks
    Palo Alto Networks121
  • DDN
    DDN40
  • Aramark
    Aramark40
  • V
    Velaura40
  • ServiceNow
    ServiceNow40

Operations Director Jobs in Santa Clara: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a operations director job in Santa Clara?

The strongest path into an operations director role in Santa Clara runs through the city's technology, semiconductor, and enterprise infrastructure sectors. Candidates who have managed multi-site teams, vendor relationships, or supply chain functions for hardware or software companies stand out locally. Targeting mid-size tech firms along the Great America Parkway corridor or larger employers near the Mission College district gives you the best concentration of active openings.

Which companies hire operations directors in Santa Clara?

Santa Clara operations director roles are posted by Palo Alto Networks, DDN, and Aramark and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local employer base skews heavily toward semiconductor manufacturers, cloud infrastructure companies, and enterprise technology firms with significant Santa Clara campuses.

Are there remote operations director jobs in Santa Clara?

Yes, though operations director roles that involve facilities oversight, production, or on-site team management are typically on-site. About 100% of operations director openings tied to Santa Clara are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and the remote share is highest for roles focused on business operations, vendor management, or process optimization rather than physical operations.

How can I get a operations director job in Santa Clara with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into an operations manager or senior operations analyst role at one of Santa Clara's mid-size technology or semiconductor companies, then building toward director-level responsibility. Local employer types that promote from within include enterprise software firms and hardware manufacturers near the Central Expressway corridor. Demonstrating ownership of cross-functional projects and cost or efficiency outcomes closes the gap faster than tenure alone.

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