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Chief Operating Officer Job Description
The following is a full job description for Chief Operating Officer. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Chief Operating Officer along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Chief Operating Officer is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Merchandising Officer, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Product Development Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Requirements and Responsibilities For Chief Operating Officer
Leads the planning and development of an organization's operational policies, objectives, and initiatives. Develops strategies and oversees the execution of plans to attain short- and long-term financial and mission-critical operational goals. Directs the development of the organization's functional capacity that will produce sustainable growth and minimize risk. Defines operating goals and develops budgets to support business objectives. Establishes effective operational policies and procedures. Researches technology changes to lead expansion efforts, drive scalability, and implement technology-driven solutions. Typically requires a master's degree. Typically reports to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). C-suite level management. Develops functional or business unit strategy for an organization. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve organizational goals. Defines vision, strategy, and focus for a major functional or business unit. Substantial experience with setting key metrics like KPIs or OKRs and shaping plans to meet objectives. Typically requires progressive leadership experience in senior management roles. Has expert level knowledge of the overall departmental function. Demonstrated experience in developing and executing long term business strategies.
 
Also referred to as: COO
Similar Jobs:  Chief Operating Officer - Physician Practice, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Merchandising Officer, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Product Development Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Level of Education:  Chief Operating Officer Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Chief Operating Officer Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Chief Operating Officer Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation
Job Statistics
Years of Experience Education Level
0-12-55-1010-1515+
No diplomaHigh SchoolAssociate's/CertificateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate
Company Size Industry
<100100-500500-10001000-75007500-15,00015K-50k50k+0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%
HealthcareBusiness ServicesEdu., Gov't. & NonprofitSoftware & NetworkingFinancial Services0%2.5%5%7.5%10%12.5%15%
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