19. Director of Legal Operations
What they do: Directors of legal operations oversee the administrative and business aspects of an organization’s legal department, such as technology implementation and cost efficiency. | Most common skills: Legal Technology, Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiation | Most common industries: Legal Services, Technology and Internet, Research Services | Where the most jobs are: San Francisco, Atlanta, Boston | Current gender distribution: 65% female; 35% male | Median years of prior experience: 6.2 | Top roles transitioned from: Paralegal, Attorney, Contract Manager | Flex work availability: 65.1% remote; 6.3% hybrid
20. Workforce Development Coordinator
Can also be known as Learning and Development Specialist.
What they do: Workforce development coordinators design and implement programs to cultivate employee retention, skill development and career opportunities within an organization. | Most common skills: Community Outreach, Program Development, Career Counseling | Most common industries: Non-profit Organizations, Higher Education, Health and Human Services | Where the most jobs are: Kansas City, M.O., Los Angeles, Phoenix | Current gender distribution: 66% female; 34% male | Median years of prior experience: 3.8 | Top roles transitioned from: Program Coordinator, Teacher, Employment Specialist | Flex work availability: 3.5% remote; 14.0% hybrid
21. Head of Public Safety
What they do: Heads of public safety oversee safety and security initiatives such as law enforcement, emergency response and community engagement. | Most common skills: Law Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Emergency Management | Most common industries: Administration of Justice, Higher Education, Technology and Internet | Where the most jobs are: Washington, D.C.-Baltimore, New York City, Dallas | Current gender distribution: 21% female; 79% male | Median years of prior experience: 5.1 | Top roles transitioned from: Lieutenant, Asset Protection Detective, Sergeant | Flex work availability: 4.6% remote; 21.8% hybrid
22. Plant Director
What they do: Plant directors supervise manufacturing facilities, overseeing production processes and ensuring quality control and adherence to regulatory standards. | Most common skills: Lean Manufacturing, Plant Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership | Most common industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, Plastics and Rubber Product Manufacturing | Where the most jobs are: New York City, Dallas, Minneapolis | Current gender distribution: 11% female; 89% male | Median years of prior experience: 5.3 | Top roles transitioned from: Operations Manager, Production Manager, Director of Manufacturing | Flex work availability: 2.9% remote; 3.3% hybrid