Chief Operating Officer
Oversee operational performance and processes in a business.
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- What's it like to be a Chief Operating Officer?
- How to become a Chief Operating Officer
- Latest Chief Operating Officer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Chief Operating Officers
- Chief Operating Officer role reviews
What's it like to be a Chief Operating Officer?
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) implements the operational vision of the CEO. They report back to the CEO and often handle internal affairs such as coordinating with the sales manager, tech manager, and support manager to meet the expectations of the CEO. For example, if a business experiences a decline in sales due to product quality, the COO may be responsible for implementing strategies that improve quality control measures. In this instance, the COO could instruct the human resources department to hire more personnel.
Tasks and duties
- Leading initiatives to steer the company’s future under the CEO’s vision.
- Designing communication policies for employees and building core teams alongside the human resources department.
- Evaluating the performance of the business by analysing data.
- Participating in expansion activities like investments, corporate alliances and acquisitions.
- Initiating the roll out of new products, including their production, research and marketing.
How to become a Chief Operating Officer
It takes many years of education and experience to become a Chief Operating Officer. Expanding your professional network can be beneficial.
- Complete a bachelor degree in business administration or another relevant discipline.
- Consider completing a Master of Business Administration or equivalent to give yourself a competitive edge; this will also give you corporate knowledge to succeed as a COO, like teamwork competencies, statistical methods, and leadership.
- Some companies may require professional certifications, like Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Gain extensive experience. COOs usually have many years of business and leadership experience.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Chief Operating Officer employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Cost Control
Travel Studies
Fund Operations
Unit Pricing
Operations Management
Results Focused
Process Improvement
Funds Management
Settlements
Financial Performance
Strategic Thinking
Strategic Planning
Performance Management
Publishing
Leadership
Goal Setting
Financial Management
Profit Oriented
Operational Efficiency
Business Planning
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Latest Chief Operating Officer reviews
Nov 2022
Taking charge of the entire business operations and sales of the company.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Business
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good things- Autonomy and creativity
- Empowerment from the management
- Opportunities to grow and inspire younger generations
The challengesThe constant change in the industry as well as the world macroeconomic situation.
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