4,265 Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jobs - September 2026

Stronger Consulting is retained by a growing charter school network to find a Fractional Chief Operating Officer. This is a 10 month engagement at 25 to 30 hours per week. The network operates on Pacific time, so this role requires availability that aligns with Pacific business hours. Candidates may be based anywhere in the U.S. as long as they can work those hours. About the role The Fractional COO will lead operations across a multi school charter network during a period of growth and transition. This person will work closely with the CEO and school leaders to strengthen systems, oversee day to day operations, and build operational infrastructure that scales. What you will do Lead network wide operations, including facilities, HR administration, compliance, and finance coordination. Partner with the CEO on strategic priorities and translate them into operational execution. Assess current systems and identify where structure, staffing, or process needs to change. Build and refine policies, procedures, and reporting structures across school sites. Support budgeting and resource allocation in partnership with finance. Mentor and manage operations staff at the network and school level. Represent operations in board and leadership meetings as needed. What you bring 15 or more years of credible leadership experience in charter school systems and operations. Direct experience managing operations across multiple school sites within a charter network. A track record of building or strengthening operational systems in a growth stage or transitional organization. Strong command of school operations domains: HR, finance coordination, facilities, compliance, and vendor management. Comfort working independently in a fractional or interim capacity. Availability to work Pacific business hours regardless of home location. Engagement details Duration: 10 Month Engagement | 25 to 30 Hours per Week | Remote, U.S. Based anywhere in the U.S., with availability aligned to Pacific time Start: To be discussed with qualified candidates

Posted 2 weeks ago

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.

Posted 5 days ago

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.

Posted 1 week ago

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.

Posted 1 week ago

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.

Posted 1 week ago

Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operations across its hotel portfolio. The role focuses on delivering strategic direction, operational excellence, and financial performance. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in hotel management and operations, excelling in relationship development and leadership within a multi-property environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of hospitality operations and contribute to organizational growth.

Posted 3 weeks ago

This role as Chief of Staff to the COO at Tripadvisor involves being a strategic partner and trusted advisor. You will coordinate efforts across the global operations team, manage communication with senior stakeholders, and oversee budgeting processes. The position requires strong problem-solving abilities and excellent interpersonal skills, along with experience in strategic consulting and business management. This is an opportunity to impact global operations in the thriving restaurant booking platform landscape.

Posted 3 weeks ago

Join our Movement and Champion Restaurant Culture! 💚 At TheFork we believe that the best things in life happen around the table. As the leading restaurant booking platform in Europe, we connect the broadest community of loyal diners with the world’s favorite restaurants. Powered by innovation and a deep passion for the restaurant industry, we create unique dining experiences across 11 countries. We’re part of the Tripadvisor Group and proud to be building a diverse, people-first culture where “respect”, “ownership”, “growth” and “better together” values thrive. If you’re passionate about food, technology, and making a real impact, your seat at the table is ready. 👉 Discover life at TheFork What you will do: As a Chief of Staff you would be the right-hand person to our Chief Operating Officer (COO), and their direct management team. Your main mission would be to deeply understand what's happening across the company, assess the impact on our global Operations organization, and to help the COO make the most efficient decisions for Operations at a global level. You will be part of an amazing high performing team. The position is based in Barcelona, operating globally and may require some travel. Be the Right Hand to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Global Operations - Act as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner, providing bottom-up insights and proactive advice to help guide decision-making.Ensure the COO is fully prepared for meetings with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and other key stakeholders, with detailed agendas, supporting materials, and actionable follow-ups.Manage communication flow:Triage inbound communication to ensure the COO’s time is focused on strategic priorities.Prepare and deliver outbound communication on behalf of the COO.Provide real-time access to critical reports, dashboards, and risk assessments, alerting the COO to emerging opportunities or challenges.Ensure smooth communication both bottom-up and top-down, with a solid understanding of our B2B and B2C business, so that decisions and action points are communicated clearly and simply, avoiding unnecessary complexity. Facilitate and Coordinate for the COO’s Leadership team - Act as the central facilitator and coordinator for the direct reports to ensure efficient collaboration and alignment with company strategy.Optimize communication flow:Cascade key company strategies and updates across the team.Ensure smooth communication between the team and other departments.Organize and coordinate functional meetings, ensuring they are productive and aligned with organizational goals.Serve as an external advisor to direct reports, providing guidance and support on critical matters.Drive the coordination and tracking of OKRs, ensuring accountability and alignment across the team.Assist in the optimization of the team’s headcount organization and resource allocation. Manage Senior Stakeholders across markets and functions - Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders outside of Operations, such as Country Managers, to ensure Operations' strategy and initiatives are truly aligned with each country's needs and priorities.Act as a liaison between Operations and other functions/regions, ensuring key decisions consider local context and are properly communicated both ways. Lead Global Operations budget preparation and monitoring - Own and coordinate the budgeting process for the global Operations organization, serving as the key contact with FP A.Prepare, monitor, and manage budgets, including Headcount budgets, Travel Expense budgets, Direct costs crucial to ensure delivery on organization’s goals.Oversee budget trade-offs and ensure resources are allocated effectively to meet team priorities.Track budget performance, ensuring accurate forecasting and successful landing of financial targets. Drive Global and Cross-functional Strategic Projects - Act as a project manager for high-impact, cross-functional initiative(s), ensuring alignment with company priorities and delivering results on time and within scope.Coordinate and lead the lifecycle of strategic initiative(s), including planning, execution, and follow-up.Facilitate cross-functional steering committee(s): Bring together stakeholders, set agendas, drive alignment, and ensure effective decision-making.Analyze complex data, extract actionable insights, and present concise information to support impactful and timely decision-making.Monitor and measure outcomes of strategic initiatives through key performance indicators (KPIs) and tracking mechanisms, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence. Why you'll thrive in this role: You will be at the center of the Global Operations team, working on a mix of strategic planning, organizational coordination, and execution. Your role will require strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to influence without direct authority. Who you are: You hold a Master’s degree in Economics, and potentially an MBA. You have 8-10 years of experience, including time in a strategic consulting role, Chief of Staff (COS) position, or business management function, preferably in a tech company You are a business consultant with strong business acumen, a cross-functional mindset, and a strategic approach. You possess excellent analytical skills, with confidence in handling numbers and complex information. You are a people-oriented professional with strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills, capable of building trust and collaborating effectively with the management team. Your verbal and written communication skills are exceptional. You are a highly organized project manager, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to stay calm and adaptable under pressure or in dynamic environments. You approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset. Fluency in English is essential, along with proficiency in at least one additional European language (Italian, Spanish, French, etc.). What we offer you: 😄 An awesome team 🏠 A permanent contract ⚖️ Flexible working environment (2 days home office per week + up to 4 total weeks additional flexibility during the summer period and in December to work fully remotely) 💸 Competitive fixed salary and bonus 🍕 Lunch vouchers available for each working day (because yes, we like to try our best restaurants) 🌎 International teams and a multicultural environment spanning 10 offices across Europe 🤝Highly inclusive working environment 🤸‍♀️ Lifestyle benefits that can be used to reimburse expenses related to physical and leisure activities, family support, travel etc 🎓 Continuous learning and development programs 😌 Free access to the Calm app to help you build resilience wherever you are in your mental health journey 🐣Dedicated parental leave and caregiver leave policies (12 weeks fully paid) ⏳ A program dedicated to helping you have the best work/life balance 🏥 Health insurance fully covered by the company 👩‍🦽 Life Disability Insurance at no cost to the employee 🍴 Amazing offices with dining, a coffee point on each floor, and leisure area 🎤 Team building events We believe that we are better together, and we welcome you for who you are. We endeavor to ensure that everyone - regardless of ability, age, socio-economic cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ideology, national origin, race, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law -has the opportunity to reach their full potential. At TheFork, we want you to bring us your unique perspectives and experiences, so we can collectively continue disrupting the restaurant industry and go from good to great. TheFork is committed to a fair recruitment process. If you have special needs and require reasonable support during your application, interview, or participation in the selection process due to health conditions or disability, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Our HR team will review the request and respond accordingly

Posted 3 weeks ago

[Position] Chief Operating Officer (COO, Korean Bilingual) [About Our Client] Entertainment [Job Summary] Seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and manage day-to-day business operations while supporting the company’s continued growth in the U.S. market. COO will report to CEO. [Job Description] Key Responsibilities Oversee daily operations across US Branch Lead operational planning, budgeting, processes, and organizational infrastructure Partner with executive leadership on business strategy and execution Manage cross-functional teams and improve operational efficiency Oversee HR, finance, administration, legal/compliance coordination, and vendor relationships Support major artist, production, and business initiatives Serve as a key liaison between US Branch and global headquarters

Posted 3 weeks ago

Chief Operating Officer Doha, Qatar · Full-time · Reports to the Chief Executive Officer The opportunity Three regions, four billion people, and some of the deepest pools of patient capital on earth are building their AI economies now. UTOPIA sits where sovereign capital, company-building and AI infrastructure meet: a regulated fund manager and a venture studio run as one platform out of Doha. We are hiring the operator who builds the machine itself. You will create the platform’s operating backbone: the finance engine, the compliance architecture, the people system, and the operating rhythm that lets sovereign-grade capital move at venture speed. The company being built here is UTOPIA. About UTOPIA UTOPIA is a venture platform headquartered in Doha, combining UTOPIA Capital Management LLC, a QFCRA-regulated fund manager running two early-stage funds (A-typical Ventures across the Middle East, and The Radical Fund across Southeast Asia), with The UTOPIA Studio, an AI-native venture studio that co-builds companies with domain experts. Both run on UTOPIA OS, a proprietary technology and intelligence layer that cuts the cost of building AI-native companies by more than half. A team of 30 runs capital deployment, company-building and infrastructure together across the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Africa. UTOPIA is anchored by sovereign wealth and Qatar’s leading development institutions, and invested in by family offices, high-net-worth investors and foundations. Why now Emerging markets drive 70% of global infrastructure demand and grow twice as fast as Western economies, yet receive around 15% of global venture funding. AI has collapsed the cost and time of building companies at the same moment these markets enter an infrastructure boom. UTOPIA was built for this window. The platform is live and compounding. The funds are deploying, with an active portfolio of 15+ companies across the Middle East and Southeast Asia alone: AI-powered financial intelligence for SMEs in the Gulf, Arabic-native data governance in Saudi Arabia, energy transition and circular-economy ventures from Vietnam to Indonesia. The Studio has 30+ fellows building AI-native companies across emerging and global markets, from clinical AI at the cardiology bedside to post-quantum security, each moving from idea toward Series A in under 24 months on the platform’s own infrastructure. This role of the COO touches all of it: sovereign wealth relationships, a regulated fund manager and a venture studio, reporting to the founder. The operating decisions of the next twelve months set the platform’s shape for the next decade. The role The COO is the platform’s senior operating executive and touches finance, compliance, operations and people that keeps a regulated, multi-entity venture platform running: a finance-weighted COO mandate. The role is accountable for group finance with the CFO, runs platform operations including HR; and carries day-to-day regulatory readiness alongside the CEO, who holds the Senior Executive Function. The COO also partners with the CEO to run the Studio and the Fund Manager as one team, with one culture and one set of Group KPIs. The division of labour is deliberate: the CEO sets direction and owns capital formation, boards and external relationships; the COO builds and runs the machine. Direct accountability: Finance; Operations HR, Legal Compliance (to be hired); Brand Communications. What you will own Four connected areas that together form the operating backbone of the platform: cross-entity leadership, finance, operations and people, and regulatory compliance. Cross-entity operating leadership. Build the group operating system with the CEO: a single group-wide KPI framework, with the reporting and review cadences that give the CEO one current view of delivery across all entities. Standardise operating systems, tooling and management information across entities, so the platform can add vehicles and ventures without adding proportional overhead. Build the one-team culture: shared operating rituals, communication cadence and clear decision rights that keep the Studio and the Fund Manager pulling toward common Group outcomes. Finance (through the CFO). Accountability for the finance together with the CFO, across the management company, the funds and the studio: budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, audit and treasury. Oversee fund finance through the CFO: NAV processes, capital calls and distributions, LP financial reporting, and carry/waterfall mechanics. Oversee Studio finance through the CFO: ownership of the Studio budget and financial oversight of its external funding arrangements, including deployment against contracted milestones, funder reporting and audit readiness. Capital discipline and reporting: platform runway management, cost control and spend phasing across entities, with consistent, reconciled board-grade numbers across board packs, LP reports and regulatory filings. Operations people. Own platform infrastructure and resilience: entity administration, vendor strategy, business continuity, fund administration oversight and risk cover across the Group. Own the people agenda end-to-end: hiring plans, performance and compensation frameworks, and the immigration and administrative infrastructure that keeps a multi-jurisdiction team running. Build scalable processes that serve both the Studio and the Fund Manager: one plan per function, with explicit capacity splits. Own brand and communications as a platform function, ensuring output reflects the institutional standard the platform’s investor base expects. Regulatory compliance (co-managed with the CEO). Lead day-to-day management of the relationship with the platform’s regulator alongside the CEO: supervisory engagement, regulatory assessment visits and remediation follow-through. Own the compliance infrastructure: policies, AML/CFT oversight and regulatory filings, working with the Compliance lead and external counsel. Own board governance operations, including calendars, papers, minutes and resolution follow-through, working closely with the CEO on board strategy. Who we are looking for An operator who has run the engine room of an investment platform and wants to build the next one from closer to the front. You will sit closer to capital, regulators and company formation in your first quarter than most operators do in a career. You have spent 10–15+ years in senior finance and operating leadership, including real time as CFO, COO or Head of Finance Operations in a regulated investment business. You have operated funds, venture studios or accelerators. You are comfortable with capital calls, fund admin, LP reports and board packs. You know fund economics: NAV, carry and fee mechanics, waterfalls, management company finances. You have collaborated or worked with a financial regulator (QFCRA, DFSA, FSRA or comparable) You have built HR and operations in a lean, multi-entity organisation A recognised finance qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or CFA) is beneficial s. Middle East and/or Emerging markets experience is advantageous Soft Skills - You work well under pressure;You hold senior colleagues to account and hold your ground, and you build trust fast with founders, institutions and regulators. You find building an institution exciting, especially in markets that are rapidly changing and growing Why this Role The role: finance, compliance, operations and people under one mandate, reporting directly to the CEO - the kind of exposure that takes a decade to get inside a large institution. The context: sovereign-grade anchor partners, a regulated environment and a mandate aligned with Qatar’s national development agenda. The location: Doha , at the centre of the capital funding the next decade, with tax-free compensation and summer flexibility. Ownership: carry across the platform’s vehicles and equity in the ventures you help build, structured at offer. Process Please share a CV and answer the following questions. Conversations will include the CEO, Studio Directors and board representatives (TBC). The appointment is subject to standard background checks and, where applicable, QFCRA approvals. We believe innovation should be inclusive and globally distributed. Our team is built on openness, curiosity, and collaboration — with people from across the GCC, Africa, and Southeast Asia working together to build meaningful ventures. All roles are based in Doha, Qatar, with flexible hybrid options and global travel opportunities (unless otherwise stated). We welcome talent from every background to join us in shaping the future of AI-native innovation.

Posted 6 days ago

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Wisconsin Union provides strategic leadership for dining, food services, facilities operations, and event services. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor, the COO oversees a large budget and a diverse workforce, ensuring all operations align with the Union's mission to create a welcoming environment for students and visitors. Key responsibilities include managing facilities, supervising departments, and leading sustainability efforts. This executive role requires expertise in financial and operational management within a complex university setting.

Posted 1 week ago

About ActAI There are over 5 billion users using basic applications today such email, notes, tasks, calendar and they're not AI-native. Our mission is to build proactive applications for anyone in the world, who are not used to complex prompting. We aim to bring intelligence to conversations, errands, organising and workflows, with minimal to no prompting. Our product focuses on achieving high reliability for long-running workflows, persistent context, and real-world task completion. We believe products will greatly reduce hallucinations. Our objective is to organise anyone's life, allowing us all to spend time on valuable and meaningful things About the Role The COO will own group-wide operations and execution across ActAI businesses, functions and markets. The role is responsible for making sure priorities translate into clear ownership, measurable outcomes and fast execution. What you will be doing Turn group priorities into targets, owners, timelines and operating plans. Run operating reviews and identify businesses, teams or projects that are behind plan. Solve cross-functional problems across product, technology, operations, people and commercial teams. Build processes for planning, performance management, accountability and resource allocation. Lead the operating setup of new businesses, markets and teams. Improve organisational structures and processes that slow execution. Step directly into critical projects when execution or ownership is weak. What you will need Strong track record building and scaling operations in a technology company, startup or high-growth business. Experience owning company-wide, multi-market or multi-business execution. Strong understanding of business metrics, operating models and organisational design. Ability to identify why a business or team is underperforming and implement the fix. Highly analytical with strong execution capability. Hands-on operating style - comfortable working directly with data, processes and teams.

Posted 1 week ago