Chief Operating Officers for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 13%
- Strategic Planning
- 10%
- Analysis Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 50%
- Bachelor's degree
- 31%
- Doctorate
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
SYNERGY HomeCare
PANTHEON DATA
Chief Collective
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 63%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
Chief Operating Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $228,223 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $155,316 – $335,354 yearly
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Chief Operating Officer
Hanover, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningPersonal Assistant ExperienceChief Operating Officer, Fractional
Severn, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma Black BeltServsafe CertificationLEED CertificationSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsManagementCommunication SkillsAccounting SystemsChief Operating Officer
Columbia, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCertified Scrum MasterSkills
Analysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipApplication DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentChief Operating Officer / Partner
Monrovia, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceITIL FoundationCISSPITIL CertificationDoD 8570TS/SCI+5 moreSkills
DIACAPCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningTime ManagementProduct ManagementCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
LVNBarSkills
Strategic PlanningPublic SpeakingLeadershipFiscal ManagementFinancial ManagementOrganizational Strategy FormulationChief Operating Officer (COO)
Severn, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma Green BeltSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsRisk ManagementAICross-Functional CollaborationCross-Functional Communication
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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, PMP and ITIL Certification.
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 (coo), chief operating officer, fractional and executive vice president & chief operating officer.
What level of education is common for a chief operating officer?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a chief operating officer in Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chief operating officer?
Most chief operating officers have 32 years of professional experience.
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