# 4,399 Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jobs - September 2026 > Browse verified chief operating officer jobs. Explore 4,399 active COO roles updated daily. Apply in one click with the LiftmyCV AI Agent. Canonical HTML: https://www.liftmycv.com/jobs/chief-operating-officer-jobs/ Markdown: https://www.liftmycv.com/jobs/chief-operating-officer-jobs.md Site: https://www.liftmycv.com/ 4,399 Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jobs - September 2026 Chief Operating Officer roles in September 2026 often center on company operations, cross-functional execution, process discipline, and leadership across teams such as finance, people, product, sales, or service delivery. This page includes COO opportunities across workplace types, so candidates may see remote, hybrid, and on-site roles where operating cadence and executive judgment matter. Create an account to explore the full job feed and auto-apply with LiftmyCV AI Agent. ## Expert Marina Galkina, Senior HR Manager, Lead Tech Recruiter, and Career Consultant https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-galkina-148b93224/ "Chief Operating Officer searches in 2026 often come down to operating range, not just seniority. Employers may want one leader who can tighten finance, people, vendor, and delivery systems while still partnering closely with the CEO. The bar is usually different from a general operations hire: COO candidates need to show how they have run cross-functional teams, clarified decision rights, and turned messy growth or restructuring moments into repeatable operating rhythms." Marina's Market Take Senior HR Leader & Lead Tech Recruiter ### How to Land a Chief Operating Officer Role in 2026 Chief Operating Officer searches are usually built around proof of operating judgment, not broad executive polish. For COO jobs in 2026, your positioning should show where you have owned the operating system of a company: planning cadence, cross-functional execution, margin discipline, customer delivery, people operations, vendor management, or post-funding scale. A COO application needs to read like an operating record, with clear scope across teams, budgets, locations, service lines, or business units. Most candidates should choose a lane before applying. A startup COO profile should emphasize founder partnership, 0-to-1 or 1-to-many process building, hiring plans, cash discipline, and weekly execution rhythms. A growth-stage COO profile should lean into org design, reporting structure, revenue operations, customer success, implementation, and the move from informal processes to repeatable operating cadences. For larger-company COO or divisional operations roles, focus on P&L exposure, multi-site leadership, compliance-heavy execution, procurement, transformation work, and executive reporting. - **Show the business model you know.** A SaaS COO, healthcare operations leader, manufacturing operator, nonprofit COO, and marketplace COO solve different problems. Name the operating context directly. - **Lead with scope.** Include team size, functions owned, executive reporting line, board exposure, budget responsibility, and the operating metrics you influenced. - **Prove cross-functional control.** COO roles often sit between finance, people, sales, customer delivery, product, legal, and operations. Your materials should show where you aligned those groups around a measurable operating plan. - **Be selective with title fit.** Search for Chief Operating Officer, VP Operations, Head of Operations, General Manager, and Operating Partner roles when the responsibilities match COO-level ownership. LiftmyCV helps you find chief operating officer jobs that match your skills, experience, and preferred work style, then auto-apply to relevant roles faster. For **chief operating officer** roles, your resume should read like an operating record, not a list of executive duties. Highlight ownership of P&L, multi-site operations, revenue operations, supply chain, customer experience, finance partnership, hiring plans, board reporting, and cross-functional execution. If you have led integrations, restructures, ERP rollouts, KPI cadences, annual planning, or operating reviews, place those near the top of each role. Cut vague leadership language such as “managed operations” or “improved efficiency” unless it is tied to scope, business unit, team size, cost, margin, cycle time, retention, or expansion. COO resumes benefit from concrete systems and methods, including NetSuite, Salesforce, Workday, SAP, Tableau, Power BI, OKRs, EOS, Six Sigma, Lean, PMP, CPA, or an MBA when relevant. Don’t overload the resume with every tool, but do include the ones tied to executive operating decisions. - **Weak bullet:** “Responsible for improving company operations and managing teams.” - **Strong bullet:** “Led operating cadence across finance, sales, customer success, and supply chain, reducing order-to-cash delays by 18% while supporting expansion into three new regional markets.” Present earlier experience as a progression toward COO-level scope: general manager roles, VP Operations work, chief of staff responsibilities, turnaround projects, and board-facing planning all help show readiness for 2026 executive searches. Chief Operating Officer interviews usually center on operating cadence, cross-functional execution, financial discipline, and how you turn strategy into repeatable management systems. Prepare examples that show ownership of P&L, board-level reporting, org design, vendor management, compliance, hiring plans, or multi-site operations, using clear before-and-after metrics where you have them. Expect scenario questions such as, **“A business unit is missing revenue targets while costs are rising. What do you review first, and what changes do you make in the first 90 days?”** COO candidates may also face a case discussion around budget tradeoffs, a presentation on scaling operations, or a deep dive into an operating dashboard. Build a few concise stories for 2026 interviews: one turnaround, one scaling plan, one difficult executive alignment issue, and one process improvement tied to measurable results. Be ready to explain the operating rhythm you use, including KPIs, weekly reviews, escalation paths, and how you keep finance, product, sales, people, and legal teams moving in the same direction. ## Chief Operating Officer Salary Data in September 2026 This section summarizes salary information from 4,399+ active Chief Operating Officer postings, covering COO roles across executive operations, business leadership, and organizational management. | Level | P25 | P50 | P75 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Average | 156504.25 | 190000 | 225625 | | Entry | | | | | Mid | 95000 | 142500 | 200000 | | Senior | 180694.63 | 221875 | 282315.38 | Skills: ["operations strategy","business operations","executive leadership","P&L management","process improvement","organizational planning","financial planning","performance management","cross-functional management","change management","risk management","vendor management"] ## Example jobs - **Chief Operating Officer (COO) — Satispay — Luxembourg, Luxembourg**: **About us** Traditional banking has never really given people control over their financial life. Satispay exists to change that: to **empower people through finance**. That means making financial services easy and accessible for millions of users. We started with payments, then benefits, investing, cards... and we’re not done. Not even close. Same logic every time: find a real problem, solve it properly, then look for the next one. The destination? To build the most loved financial platform in the world. Getting there takes leaders who own outcomes across teams, not just tasks, and set the tone for refusing the “someone else will fix this” culture. If that's how you lead, you'll fit right in. **What you'll be doing** As our Chief Operating Officer (COO), you'll scale and optimise Satispay’s operational foundations, driving operational excellence across all functions to support our hyper-growth trajectory across Europe. Here's what that looks like in practice: - **Strategic Operations** - Direct daily operational activities to align with long-term company objectives, ensuring seamless execution across teams. - **Process Optimization** - Identify operational bottlenecks, standardize workflows, and implement scalable processes that enhance overall business efficiency. - **Cross-Functional Leadership** - Align operations with Product, Tech, Business Development, and Compliance to guarantee seamless end-to-end execution. - **Performance & Metrics** - Define, track, and drive key operational KPIs, establishing robust reporting frameworks to ensure data-driven decision-making. - **Scalability & Infrastructure** - Build resilient operational systems and frameworks capable of supporting rapid user acquisition and geographical expansion. You will lead and mentor high-performing teams, collaborate closely with peers with structured communication and transparency, demonstrating a commitment to integrity and ownership. **Who we're looking for** You'll take on one of the hardest challenges at our scale: scaling operational complexity, maintaining flawless execution across multi-country operations, and building resilient systems that seamlessly adapt to rapid expansion. We're not looking for a caretaker of an existing setup. We're looking for someone who has built or transformed a function, made hard calls under pressure, and can say "here's the decision, here's why, here's what happened." - **Leadership Experience** - Proven executive experience (COO, VP Ops, or similar senior leadership role) in a fast-growing scale-up, tech, or fintech environment. - **Operational Track Record** - Demonstrated success in designing, scaling, and managing complex operational processes at scale. - **Strategic & Analytical Mindset** - Strong ability to turn complex business challenges into clear, actionable operational frameworks using data-driven insights. - **Team Leadership** - Track record of building, scaling, and empowering high-performing operational teams with an empathetic yet results-oriented approach. - **Execution Focus** - Strong ownership mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving in high-stakes, fast-paced environments. - **Travel Flexibility** - Expected travel up to 50% between Luxembourg and Milan. We recognise that exceptional leadership comes in many forms. If you believe you have the vision, experience, and drive to help us shape the future of money, we encourage you to apply. We value the unique perspectives and strengths that exceptional leaders bring, even if their experience doesn't align with every listed requirement. **Why this is your place** This is a unique opportunity to leverage your experience and leadership to make a profound impact on a company poised for significant future growth. We operate on a principle of reciprocity: significant strategic impact are met with meaningful rewards and opportunities. - **Own outcomes that reach millions**. Lead functions where the results show up directly in the experience of 6.5M+ people and the businesses they pay every day. - **Operate in high-growth.** You'll make high-stakes calls without waiting for perfect information, in an environment that changes fast as we launch and scale new products. - **Significant equity participation.** Directly share in Satispay's success through a competitive Stock Option Plan designed to reward leadership and contribution to company growth and raise the bar for collective success. - **Lead exceptional teams.** Build, mentor, and collaborate with high-performing teams in a culture of ownership, collective success, and continuous improvement fueled by feedback. You will learn from the best and lead alongside founders who are hands-on. **CareAbout: how we support your impact** We move fast, and evolution never stops. It’s a fun ride, but it can be challenging. To make sure our people truly thrive, we’re committed to making their lives easier, both in the office and out in the world. That’s why we created CareAbout: - ❤️ **Health:** private insurance for you and your family, psychological support with Serenis, mental health workshops. - 💰 **Financial resources:** Stock Option Plan, meal vouchers, relocation support if you’re moving countries. - ⚙️ **Growth and development:** professional development programs, internal mobility, language courses with Preply. - 🌱 **Flexibility:** unlimited PTO, hybrid working policy*, flexible working hours. - 👨‍👩‍👧 **Family:** enhanced parental leave, additional leave for child sickness. **We embrace three days per week in-office (Tuesday and Thursday + 1 of your choice), with the option to request extra remote time.* **Equal opportunity employer** At Satispay, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. This opportunity is open to everyone, regardless - for instance - of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national origin. Join us in a workplace where everyone belongs! **Learn more about us** Curious what it's actually like here? Our values and pillars shape how we work every day:[**explore them here**](https://www.satispay.com/en-it/work-at-satispay/). #LI-HYBRID #LI-VR1 *By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the content of the*[*Privacy Policy*](https://www.satispay.com/en-it/legal-hub/privacy-policy/candidates/) - **Chief Operating Officer (COO) — GHJ — Los Angeles, CA**: GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. A well-established, multi-office law firm is seeking an experienced **Chief Operating Officer (COO)** to serve as the firm’s senior business executive and trusted partner to the Managing Partner. This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished professional services leader to take ownership of firm administration, strengthen the organization’s people and processes, and help shape its next chapter of growth and leadership succession. The COO will lead the firm’s non-attorney administrative functions, with a particular focus on **human resources, recruiting, people management, and practice operations**. The role is designed for a hands-on, highly organized leader who can bring structure and accountability to firm operations while building trusted relationships across attorneys, staff, and firm leadership. Financial acumen is important, but this is **not a traditional CFO role**. An established Controller oversees day-to-day accounting and finance, allowing the COO to focus more broadly on people, operations, strategic initiatives, and organizational effectiveness. A well-established, multi-office law firm is seeking an experienced **Chief Operating Officer (COO)** to serve as the firm’s senior business executive and trusted partner to the Managing Partner. This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished professional services leader to take ownership of firm administration, strengthen the organization’s people and processes, and help shape its next chapter of growth and leadership succession. The COO will lead the firm’s non-attorney administrative functions, with a particular focus on **human resources, recruiting, people management, and practice operations**. The role is designed for a hands-on, highly organized leader who can bring structure and accountability to firm operations while building trusted relationships across attorneys, staff, and firm leadership. Financial acumen is important, but this is **not a traditional CFO role**. An established Controller oversees day-to-day accounting and finance, allowing the COO to focus more broadly on people, operations, strategic initiatives, and organizational effectiveness. ### Key Responsibilities Lead HR, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and retention initiatives Oversee benefits strategy and renewals, including relationships with brokers and providers Lead firmwide administrative operations and establish clear, scalable procedures and accountability Evaluate staffing needs, resource allocation, workflows, and operational efficiency Serve as a trusted advisor to the Managing Partner and support firm leadership on strategic initiatives Help capture and institutionalize critical operational knowledge while supporting long-term succession planning Negotiate major vendor, insurance, benefits, and legal technology contracts Maintain strong working knowledge of legal technology and business systems and support new implementations Partner with the Controller on budgeting, financial planning, KPIs, and business performance Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture while providing leadership and mentorship to administrative teams ### Qualifications Significant progressive leadership experience within a **law firm, accounting firm, or other professional services environment** Strong background in HR, recruiting, employee relations, and people leadership Demonstrated success improving operations, workflows, and organizational processes Experience managing and negotiating significant vendor and service-provider relationships Familiarity with legal or professional services technology and business systems Strong financial acumen and ability to partner effectively with finance leadership Exceptional judgment, discretion, organization, and follow-through Executive presence with the ability to build credibility across partners, leadership, and staff Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field ### Why Join? Serve as the **senior business executive** of an established law firm with direct access to the Managing Partner Take ownership of a broad operational function where your impact will be highly visible Play a meaningful role in leadership succession and the long-term evolution of the firm Join a relationship-driven culture that values collaboration and long-term employee retention Competitive **$350,000–$450,000 base salary**, plus bonus opportunity and comprehensive executive benefits #GHJSS #LI-MC1 - **Chief Operating Officer (COO) — Freedom24 — Paris, Ile-de-France, France**: **About Freedom ** **Freedom Digital Bank France**will form part of **Freedom Holding Corp**., a diversified international financial services group publicly listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker FRHC. The Group operates across Europe, the United States and Central Asia, with activities spanning banking, brokerage, investment services, insurance, payments and digital consumer services. **About the role ** We are looking for a strategic and hands-on **Chief Operating Officer** to establish, lead and scale the operations of **Freedom Digital Bank France. ** The **COO** will develop the bank’s operating model and ensure operational excellence across Operations, Customer Service, Risk, Technology, Product and Business. The role will focus on scalable processes, automation, service quality, operational resilience and a seamless digital customer experience. As a member of the founding executive team, the **COO** will contribute to the bank’s regulatory authorisation, establishment and launch in France. The successful candidate will ensure that the operating model meets applicable French and EU requirements and the expectations of the relevant supervisory authorities. **Key responsibilities: ** - Develop and execute the operational strategy for Freedom Digital Bank France. - Design and implement the bank’s target operating model. - Build scalable, efficient and customer-focused banking processes. - Oversee day-to-day banking operations and customer-service delivery. - Coordinate cross-functional teams and establish effective decision-making and escalation processes. - Improve operational efficiency, service quality and digital customer experience. - Establish operational KPIs, service levels and performance-reporting frameworks. - Support the launch and scaling of digital banking products and services. - Develop operational controls, procedures and governance arrangements. - Establish compliant processes for customer onboarding, complaints handling, payments, customer servicing and operational incident management. - Oversee business continuity, crisis management and operational resilience arrangements. - Manage outsourcing arrangements and operational relationships with critical third-party providers. - Work closely with Risk, Compliance, Product and Technology. - Lead operational transformation, automation and continuous process improvement. - Support the preparation of operational documentation required for the regulatory authorisation process. - **Chief Operating Officer (COO) — Absa Bank — Sandton**: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) within Absa's Credit function is responsible for driving operational efficiency, leading strategic change initiatives, and overseeing day-to-day operations. This role involves implementing transformative projects, enhancing risk management capabilities through technology and process improvements, and maintaining compliance with regulations. The COO collaborates with various functions to promote a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness while ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial management. - **Chief Operating Officer (COO) — Go RH — Rimouski, Qc**: The SDE, a non-profit organization based in Eastern Quebec, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to enhance its operations and execute its strategic vision. The COO will oversee all organizational operations, coordinate resources, and ensure alignment among various departments. Responsibilities include developing performance indicators, optimizing management processes, and participating in budget planning. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, significant leadership experience, and skills in managing complex projects. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. - **COO (Chief Operating Officer) — Viewline Ventures — TELECOMMUTE, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, TELECOMMUTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States**: ### About Us We are a stealth-stage fund and tech startup operating at the intersection of alternative markets and quantitative strategy. Backed by experienced operators and growing quickly, we are building the infrastructure to scale a high-performance, data-driven business. We have found something that works. What we have not yet built is the machine that runs it at ten times the current volume, and the founder is currently the machine. ### The Role Every department in this company reports to the founder today. That is why this role exists. As COO you own the internal engine end to end: how work enters the business, how it moves through delivery, and whether it comes out the other side at the quality we promised. The founder moves to strategy, capital and external growth. You take everything else. This is not a caretaker role for a machine that already runs. Several of the departments you will own do not have a manual, a metric or in some cases a manager. You are being hired to build those, in order, while the current volume keeps flowing. ### What You'll Do Take the operating load. Become the person the company runs through, so the founder is not the escalation point for eight departments. Own throughput and the quality that comes with it. We need to multiply the number of people we take through our delivery pipeline each week without the failure rate rising. Both halves of that sentence are the job. Build the operating cadence. A weekly meeting structure with real accountability, quarterly goals with named owners, and a company scorecard of eight to twelve numbers. Most of those numbers do not exist yet. You will define them and then make them true. Write the operating manual. We have almost no documented processes. You will map the core ones, get them written down, and cut how long it takes a new hire to become useful. Make quality measurable. Nothing in the business currently logs mistakes. You will change that across delivery, support and review, and use what it tells you. Consolidate the tooling. Real-time visibility of the whole business in one place, rather than the several disconnected systems people half-trust today. Hire and keep operators. Several senior seats are open and more are coming. The quality of the people underneath you is the ceiling on everything above. Open new markets. Two geographic expansions are in flight. The blocker on both is operational, not technical. - **Chief Operating Officer (COO) — Talent Voyager — Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia**: We are hiring on behalf of our client, an international technology company developing innovative AI-powered solutions for organisations across multiple markets. The company is entering an important growth phase and is strengthening its leadership team to build the operational foundation for further international expansion. This is a newly created **Chief Operating Officer** role with significant scope to shape how the organisation operates, scales and develops. ### Key Responsibilities - Lead and coordinate the company’s operational functions in close partnership with the CEO. - Build scalable processes, structures and ways of working to support growth. - Improve operational efficiency, quality and predictability across the organisation. - Strengthen communication and collaboration between teams and functions. - Establish clear roles, responsibilities and accountability across the business. - Build, develop and lead high-performing teams and contribute to a strong company culture. - Improve cross-functional collaboration and alignment around priorities. - Translate company strategy into effective day-to-day execution. - **Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Japan Operations — MS Japan Group — Tokyo, Japan**: Morgan Stanley seeks an experienced leader for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) position in Japan Operations. The role involves overseeing approximately 200 professionals across multiple functions in Tokyo and Osaka, focusing on strategic direction, operational excellence, and organizational transformation. The COO will collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to strengthen controls, promote a high-performance culture, and drive innovation within the firm's values. - **Chief Operating Officer (COO) - (Relocation to Luxembourg) — Satispay — Barcelona, Spain, Netherlands, Amsterdam**: **Please note that this opportunity requires relocation to our Luxembourg office.** **About us** Traditional banking has never really given people control over their financial life. Satispay exists to change that: to **empower people through finance**. That means making financial services easy and accessible for millions of users. We started with payments, then benefits, investing, cards... and we’re not done. Not even close. Same logic every time: find a real problem, solve it properly, then look for the next one. The destination? To build the most loved financial platform in the world. Getting there takes leaders who own outcomes across teams, not just tasks, and set the tone for refusing the “someone else will fix this” culture. If that's how you lead, you'll fit right in. **What you'll be doing** As our Chief Operating Officer (COO), you'll scale and optimise Satispay’s operational foundations, driving operational excellence across all functions to support our hyper-growth trajectory across Europe. Here's what that looks like in practice: - **Strategic Operations** - Direct daily operational activities to align with long-term company objectives, ensuring seamless execution across teams. - **Process Optimization** - Identify operational bottlenecks, standardize workflows, and implement scalable processes that enhance overall business efficiency. - **Cross-Functional Leadership** - Align operations with Product, Tech, Business Development, and Compliance to guarantee seamless end-to-end execution. - **Performance & Metrics** - Define, track, and drive key operational KPIs, establishing robust reporting frameworks to ensure data-driven decision-making. - **Scalability & Infrastructure** - Build resilient operational systems and frameworks capable of supporting rapid user acquisition and geographical expansion. You will lead and mentor high-performing teams, collaborate closely with peers with structured communication and transparency, demonstrating a commitment to integrity and ownership. **Who we're looking for** You'll take on one of the hardest challenges at our scale: scaling operational complexity, maintaining flawless execution across multi-country operations, and building resilient systems that seamlessly adapt to rapid expansion. We're not looking for a caretaker of an existing setup. We're looking for someone who has built or transformed a function, made hard calls under pressure, and can say "here's the decision, here's why, here's what happened." - **Leadership Experience** - Proven executive experience (COO, VP Ops, or similar senior leadership role) in a fast-growing scale-up, tech, or fintech environment. - **Operational Track Record** - Demonstrated success in designing, scaling, and managing complex operational processes at scale. - **Strategic & Analytical Mindset** - Strong ability to turn complex business challenges into clear, actionable operational frameworks using data-driven insights. - **Team Leadership** - Track record of building, scaling, and empowering high-performing operational teams with an empathetic yet results-oriented approach. - **Execution Focus** - Strong ownership mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving in high-stakes, fast-paced environments. - **Travel Flexibility** - Expected travel up to 50% between Luxembourg and Milan. We recognise that exceptional leadership comes in many forms. If you believe you have the vision, experience, and drive to help us shape the future of money, we encourage you to apply. We value the unique perspectives and strengths that exceptional leaders bring, even if their experience doesn't align with every listed requirement. **Why this is your place** This is a unique opportunity to leverage your experience and leadership to make a profound impact on a company poised for significant future growth. We operate on a principle of reciprocity: significant strategic impact are met with meaningful rewards and opportunities. - **Own outcomes that reach millions**. Lead functions where the results show up directly in the experience of 6.5M+ people and the businesses they pay every day. - **Operate in high-growth.** You'll make high-stakes calls without waiting for perfect information, in an environment that changes fast as we launch and scale new products. - **Significant equity participation.** Directly share in Satispay's success through a competitive Stock Option Plan designed to reward leadership and contribution to company growth and raise the bar for collective success. - **Lead exceptional teams.** Build, mentor, and collaborate with high-performing teams in a culture of ownership, collective success, and continuous improvement fueled by feedback. You will learn from the best and lead alongside founders who are hands-on. **CareAbout: how we support your impact** We move fast, and evolution never stops. It’s a fun ride, but it can be challenging. To make sure our people truly thrive, we’re committed to making their lives easier, both in the office and out in the world. That’s why we created CareAbout: - ❤️ **Health:** private insurance for you and your family, psychological support with Serenis, mental health workshops. - 💰 **Financial resources:** Stock Option Plan, meal vouchers, relocation support if you’re moving countries. - ⚙️ **Growth and development:** professional development programs, internal mobility, language courses with Preply. - 🌱 **Flexibility:** unlimited PTO, hybrid working policy*, flexible working hours. - 👨‍👩‍👧 **Family:** enhanced parental leave, additional leave for child sickness. **We embrace three days per week in-office (Tuesday and Thursday + 1 of your choice), with the option to request extra remote time.* **Equal opportunity employer** At Satispay, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. This opportunity is open to everyone, regardless - for instance - of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national origin. Join us in a workplace where everyone belongs! **Learn more about us** Curious what it's actually like here? Our values and pillars shape how we work every day:[**explore them here**](https://www.satispay.com/en-it/work-at-satispay/). #LI-HYBRID #LI-VR1 *By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the content of the*[*Privacy Policy*](https://www.satispay.com/en-it/legal-hub/privacy-policy/candidates/) - **Chief Operating Officer — MoveOn.org — Anywhere in the Contiguous United States**: MoveOn.org is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead finance, operations, legal, and human resources functions across its entities. This role is pivotal in implementing the organization's strategic goals and ensuring financial health. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with over 10 years of experience, particularly in nonprofit or advocacy environments, who is skilled in complex project management, equity practices, and communication. The position is remote within the contiguous U.S., offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. - **Chief Operations Officer — Apartment Life — United States - Remote**: The Chief Operations Officer at Apartment Life will lead the program management leadership team, ensuring accountability for goals and fostering a strong organizational culture. This role requires collaboration with the Chief Growth Officer to align operations with growth initiatives while focusing on program excellence. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in multifamily or industry leadership, with a track record of developing teams and stakeholders. This remote position is open to candidates across all U.S. time zones, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about operational leadership and organizational culture. - **Chief Operating Officer — HR Connect Limited — 18 London Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand**: HR Connect Limited is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee daily operations in a growing New Zealand business. The COO will collaborate with the CEO to enhance leadership capability, manage performance, and implement improvements in processes and technology. This hands-on role includes leading a management team across various business functions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and fostering a culture of accountability. Ideal candidates will bring strong operational leadership skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with the opportunity to make a significant impact on business growth. ## Related - [Chief Marketing Officer Jobs](/jobs/chief-marketing-officer-jobs/) - [Chief Technology Officer Jobs](/jobs/chief-technology-officer-jobs/) - [Remote Chief Marketing Officer Jobs](/jobs/remote-chief-marketing-officer-jobs/) - [Remote Chief Technology Officer Jobs](/jobs/remote-chief-technology-officer-jobs/) - [HR (Human Resources) Jobs](/jobs/hr-jobs/) - [Finance Jobs](/jobs/finance-jobs/) - [Accounting Jobs](/jobs/accounting-jobs/) - [Business Analyst Jobs](/jobs/business-analyst-jobs/) - [Product Manager Jobs](/jobs/product-manager-jobs/) - [Sales Jobs](/jobs/sales-jobs/) - [Marketing Jobs](/jobs/marketing-jobs/) - [Remote HR (Human Resources) Jobs](/jobs/remote-hr-jobs/) ## FAQ ### What should I expect from Chief Operating Officer jobs? Chief Operating Officer jobs usually center on running day-to-day business operations at an executive level. The page is focused on COO roles, so expect responsibilities tied to operating cadence, cross-functional execution, internal process, leadership alignment, and business performance. Exact scope can vary by organization size, but the COO title typically signals broad accountability rather than a narrow department role. ### Who is a good fit for Chief Operating Officer roles? COO roles tend to fit candidates who have already managed operations, teams, budgets, or cross-functional delivery at a senior level. Because Chief Operating Officer jobs sit close to executive leadership, applications usually need to show ownership of business systems, decision-making, and follow-through across multiple functions rather than only task-level management. ### Are Chief Operating Officer jobs usually executive-level positions? Yes, Chief Operating Officer is generally an executive role. Listings under this page are tied to COO hiring, which means employers are likely evaluating leadership scope, operational judgment, and the ability to work with founders, CEOs, boards, or senior leadership. Some organizations may use the title differently, so review each posting carefully before applying. ### What experience matters most when applying for COO jobs? For Chief Operating Officer jobs, the most useful experience is usually direct operational leadership. Examples include scaling internal processes, managing department heads, improving execution, leading business operations, or owning company-wide initiatives. A COO application should connect past work to operating outcomes, not just list senior titles or general management duties. ### Can I apply to Chief Operating Officer jobs without a previous COO title? A previous Chief Operating Officer title can help, but it is not the only possible path. Some COO candidates come from senior operations, general management, strategy, business operations, or founder-adjacent roles. The key is showing that your prior scope matches executive operating work, including leadership across teams and responsibility for how the organization actually runs. ### How should my resume be positioned for COO job applications in 2026? For COO applications in 2026, your resume should put executive operating scope near the top. Lead with the size and type of operations you managed, the teams or functions you coordinated, and the business problems you owned. LiftmyCV can help organize COO experience around leadership scope, operating systems, and measurable responsibilities without turning the resume into a generic executive summary. ### Apply to Chief Operating Officer Roles with Less Manual Work Use LiftmyCV to match with Chief Operating Officer jobs, tailor your resume for executive operations roles, and auto-apply to relevant openings.