About the Company:
Pivotal Solutions is a leading national staffing & consulting firm dedicated to connecting top-tier professionals with innovative companies. We specialize in identifying and placing exceptional candidates in roles where they can thrive and contribute to business growth. We offer direct hire, contract-to-hire, and contract/temp staffing & consulting services. Our top areas that we staff for include IT & Technology, Accounting & Finance, Engineering & Construction, Supply Chain & Operations, Sales & Marketing, and HR & Administrative positions.
About the Role:
Pivotal Solutions is building an Executive Operations consulting practice across the US and this is a great opportunity to get into consulting engagements when they come up whether part-time or full-time. If you're a current COO or looking to step into a COO role please apply. We also help our clients hire full-time employees so if you're looking for a full-time employee position please do apply as well! Here is a COO job description below for the backgrounds we typically look for:
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Oversee daily operations across all departments, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to develop and implement operational strategies that support business growth, profitability, and scalability.
- Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and implement best practices to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate operational success and drive data-informed decision-making.
- Resource Allocation: Manage budgets, staffing, and resources to ensure operational needs are met within financial constraints.
- Risk Management: Identify operational risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with departments such as sales, marketing, finance, and product development to ensure cohesive execution of company initiatives.
- Technology Integration: Oversee the adoption and integration of operational tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the CEO, board of directors, and operational teams, providing regular updates on performance and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., COO, VP of Operations, or equivalent).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead diverse teams, inspire performance, and manage change in a dynamic environment.
- Strategic Vision: Strong understanding of business operations and the ability to translate high-level goals into actionable plans.
- Analytical Mindset: Expertise in data analysis, process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), and performance optimization.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Adaptability: Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment with the ability to prioritize competing demands.