You might hire a chief operating officer to:
- Collaborate with the CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operational strategy, and hiring needs
Translate strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth
- Help to implement organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning
- Oversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture ensuring team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met
- Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention
- Adhere to company, federal, state, and local business requirements, enforcing compliance and taking action when necessary
Required Skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
5+ years’ experience in an executive leadership position | Exceptional project management skills |
Proven leadership ability and integrity | Ability to motivate direct report and partners to drive success |
Strong judgement and a track record of prioritizing tasks and initiatives effectively according to business imperatives | International business experience |
Advanced understanding of business planning and regulatory issues | Keen problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly get to the root of an issue |
A solid grasp of data analytics and performance metrics |