Regional Director Jobs in New York
Regional Director jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology, with demand at every level from first-time regional leaders through senior multi-market executives. Most hiring is centered in New York City, White Plains, and Buffalo, where major employers like JPMorgan Chase, Northwell Health, and Macy's maintain large regional operations. The most sought-after specialties are financial services operations, healthcare network management, and multi-unit retail or franchise oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.
The Regional Director of Operations will lead and oversee a region of Career Team’s workforce operations with the potential to manage additional cities and projects as the organization continues to grow. This position is pivotal in driving the execution of the strategic plan within the region, ensuring excellence and integrity in workforce development initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Workforce Development, encompassing core programs, business strategies, and the broader operational landscape. As a key member of the Corporate Management Team, the Regional Director will champion performance, inspire innovation, and uphold accountability across all areas.
While the Regional Director of Operations role is a remote role, the desired candidate must be able to successfully oversee operations and travel to designated projects.
Career TEAM also Offers a Competitive Total Rewards Package Including:
- 401k with a generous employer match;
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employee-sponsored HSA on any qualifying plans;
- Disability insurance;
- Basic life insurance offered to all employees with an opportunity to purchase options for the family;
- Supplemental insurance.
Your Impact on Career Team's Success:
- Oversees all operations to include successful implementation of workforce operations, company policies and procedures, quality assurance, and financial initiatives. Ultimately responsible for the day-to-day operations including financial, internal quality outcomes, external quality outcomes and customer relationships;
- Oversees the development of the annual operating and capital budgets for each location and ensures expenses comply with budget constraints and revenue meets or exceeds budgeted goals;
- Develops and maintains contact with current funding sources, potential funding sources and, if applicable, local and state legislators and political leaders;
- Ensures locations are compliant with client/funding source and regulatory requirements, Company and Corporate policies and procedures;
- Ensures the provision of quality service consistent with applicable laws/regulations and corporate policies/guidelines/standards. Oversees and participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities;
- Supervisor of local Executive Directors;
- Responsible for market growth in assigned region;
- Approves bid/contract development and submission, as necessary;
- Ensures implementation of corporate initiatives and directives;
- Approach each day and task with a "ZAG" mindset;
- Other duties and projects as needed.
Ideal Qualifications for this Role Include:
- Bachelor Degree;
- A minimum of five years experience with the proven ability to effectively manage systems, processes, and people;
- Experience in Workforce Development preferred;
- Five plus years of supervisory experience;
- Demonstrates the experience or ability for strategic development and management at an executive level;
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient maintain a high-level of confidentiality;
- Knowledge about the local region and relevant partners (preferred);
- The capability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, including the ability to perform and complete a high volume of work assignments with speed and accuracy, work cooperatively with others and showing courteousness and a high level of professionalism;
- The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times, handle personnel matters effectively, and handle employee and personnel inquiries with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy;
- Able to travel locally and within the assigned region;
- A Valid Driver’s License.
Travel: Up to 20% regional travel is expected.
Salary: $125,000 - $140,000 with the opportunity to earn an annual performance incentive.
Position Type: Salaried, Exempt
About Career Team:
Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization.
Career Team’s outstanding record of accelerating the human condition has resulted in numerous honors:
- Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies
- Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation
- Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program
- Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider
As a socially conscious organization, Career Team has found a healthy balance between for-profit innovation and community enrichment. Looking ahead, the organization will continue to close the nation’s opportunity divide with additional government-funded workforce sites; while also building staff capacity of workforce funding sources and industry providers. See www.careerteam.com for more information.
Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.
California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"). Career Team is committed to complying with the CCPA and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. Career Team collects and uses Personal Information for human resources, employment, benefits administration, health and safety, and business-related purposes and to be in legal compliance. Below are the categories of Personal Information we collect and the purposes for which we intend to use this information:
Identifying information, such as your full name, gender, date of birth, and signature; Demographic data, such as race, ethnic origin, marital status, disability, and veteran or military status; Contact information, such as your home address, telephone numbers, email addresses, and emergency contact information; Dependent's or other individual's information, such as their full name, address, date of birth, and Social Security numbers (SSN); National identifiers, such as SSN, passport and visa information, and immigration status and documentation; Educational and professional background, such as your work history, academic and professional qualifications, educational records, references, and interview notes; Employment details, such as your job title, position, hire dates, compensation, performance and disciplinary records, and vacation and sick leave records; Financial information, such as banking details, tax information, payroll information, and withholdings; Health and Safety information, such as health conditions (if relevant to your employment), job restrictions, workplace illness and injury information, and health insurance policy information; Information Systems (IS) information, such as your search history, browsing history, login information, and IP addresses on the Company's information systems and networks; Biometric information, such as facial recognition, fingerprints, iris or retina scans, keystroke, or other physical patterns; and Geolocation data, such as time and physical location related to use of an internet website, application, device, or physical access to a Company office location.
The Company collects Personal Information to use or disclose as appropriate to:
(1) Comply with all applicable laws and regulations; (2) Recruit and evaluate job applicants and candidates for employment; (3) Conduct background checks; (4) Manage your employment relationship with us, including for: (a) onboarding processes; (b) timekeeping, payroll, and expense report administration; (c) employee benefits administration; (d) employee training and development requirements; (d) the creation, maintenance, and security of your online employee accounts; (e) reaching your emergency contacts when needed, such as when you are not reachable or are injured or ill; (f) workers' compensation claims management; (g) employee job performance, including goals and performance reviews, promotions, discipline, and termination; and (h) other human resources purposes; (5) Manage and monitor employee access to company facilities, equipment, and systems; (6) Conduct internal audits and workplace investigations; (7) Investigate and enforce compliance with and potential breaches of Company policies and procedures; (8) Engage in corporate transactions requiring review of employee records, such as for evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions of the Company; (9) Maintain commercial insurance policies and coverages, including for workers' compensation and other liability insurance; (10) Perform workforce analytics, data analytics, and benchmarking; (11) Administer and maintain the Company's operations, including for safety purposes; (12) For client marketing purposes; (13) Exercise or defend the legal rights of the Company and its employees, and affiliates, customers, contractors, and agents; and (14) to comply with requirements of government grants, including, but not limited to, program and audit requirements.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Retail
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regional director jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a closely related field
- Five or more years of progressive leadership experience managing multi-site or district operations
- Proven ability to oversee P&L, budgets, and financial performance across a defined territory
- Experience building and developing teams of managers across multiple New York locations
- Strong familiarity with New York labor law, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for New York executive environments
Regional Director Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a regional director in New York?
Most regional directors in New York reach the role by progressing from district manager, operations manager, or department director positions within their industry. New York does not require a universal state license for the title, but specific sectors add credential requirements, such as a New York State insurance license for insurance operations directors or a New York State-issued administrator certificate for healthcare facility directors. A bachelor's degree is the standard baseline, and an MBA strengthens candidacy for corporate and financial services roles.
How much do regional directors make in New York?
Regional directors in New York earn a median of about $167,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $90,760 for the lowest 10% to over $305,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire regional directors in New York?
Employers hiring regional directors in New York right now include WSP, Personal Healthcare Management, and Restaurant Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New York's concentration of financial institutions, hospital systems, and national retail headquarters makes it one of the densest markets in the country for this role.
Which New York cities have the most regional director jobs?
New York, Bronx, and Brooklyn have the most regional director openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its headquarters density across finance, media, healthcare, and retail, while areas like White Plains and Buffalo generate demand from regional corporate offices and large anchor employers such as health systems and financial service branches serving upstate markets.
Are there remote regional director jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based roles, since regional directors are typically expected to travel to and oversee physical locations. About 70% of regional director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with hybrid arrangements more frequent than fully remote. The portions of the role most amenable to remote work include reporting, strategy planning, and stakeholder calls, while site visits and team oversight remain in-person.
How can I get hired as a regional director in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a district manager or area operations manager role first, then building toward regional director from within. Large New York employers such as Northwell Health, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and major retail chains run structured management development programs that place high-performing operations staff on a director track. Candidates transitioning from store manager, branch manager, or operations supervisor roles find those titles treated as direct stepping stones. A relevant New York sector credential, such as a healthcare facility administrator certificate or a Series 7 license for financial services, accelerates the transition.
Where can I find and apply to regional director jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to regional director jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across New York City, the Hudson Valley, Buffalo, and other markets in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each one.
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