Chief Operating Officers for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Strategic Planning
- 8%
- Analysis Skills
- 4%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 48%
- Master's degree
- 39%
- Doctorate
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
UAB Health System
Wilhelmsen
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- 2-5 years
- 30%
- More than 5 years
- 30%
Browse Indeed's database of 275 profiles for Chief Operating Officers in Birmingham, AL
Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Chief Operating Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $175,838 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $95,764 – $322,865 yearly
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Chief Operating Officer | Chief of Staff
Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma Green BeltCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsManagementProduct ManagementStrategic PlanningOperations ManagementDirector of Operations & Development
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningRecruitingGENERAL MANAGER / OPERATIONS MANAGER
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEMT-BEPA Universal CertificationNATE CertificationSkills
LeadershipOperations ManagementOperationsProfit & LossProfit & Loss StatementProfit and Loss AnalysisChief Executive Officer
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
RNSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipHealthcare AdministrationSubstance AbuseBehavioral HealthOrganizational Strategy FormulationChief Operating Officer (de Facto GM)
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Six Sigma Black BeltSix Sigma Green Belt+3 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceChief Financial Officer
Hoover, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Certified Management AccountantCPASkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
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The average time to fill a chief operating officer role is 49 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chief operating officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chief operating officer include: leadership, strategic planning and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chief operating officers?
Common licenses or certifications for chief operating officers include: Driver's License, Six Sigma Green Belt and CPA.
What are some job titles related to chief operating officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chief operating officers include: chief operating officer & founder, GENERAL MANAGER / OPERATIONS MANAGER and director of operations & development.
What level of education is common for a chief operating officer?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a chief operating officer in Birmingham, AL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chief operating officer?
Most chief operating officers have 20 years of professional experience.
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