Chief Operating Officer

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Chief Operating Officer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Chief Operating Officer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of CEO and key business stakeholders;
  • Other functions as may be directed by Executive Committee;
  • Manage relationships with partners/vendors;
  • Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth;
  • Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances, etc.);
  • Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, HR, Admin, Finance, etc.);
  • Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance;
  • Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics;
  • Establish policies that promote company culture and vision;
  • Planning, coordinating, directing and supervising the entire day-today operations of production, maintenance, quality and deliveries;
  • Provide a partner to the CEO;
  • Show the ropes to management;
  • Complement a CEO’s experience or management style;
  • Execute strategies developed by the top management team;
  • Lead a specific strategic imperative.

Requirements:

  • Able to communicate with people at all levels with an independent, proactive and positive attitude;
  • Meticulous and time conscious;
  • Have an entrepreneurial outlook;
  • Strong hands on attitude with a highly responsible nature;
  • Possess an excellent command of English;
  • With minimum 10 years of experience in finance and operations;
  • Degree in Accountancy with ACA, ACCA or CPA equivalent.

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