Chief Operating Officers for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Strategic Planning
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 48%
- Bachelor's degree
- 41%
- Doctorate
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Unum Group
Mungo Homes
Hospice of the Chesapeake
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
Browse Indeed's database of 277 profiles for Chief Operating Officers in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Nov 9, 2026
Chief Operating Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $110,879 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $72,924 – $168,589 yearly
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Chief Operating Officer (COO)
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationLMHPDriver's LicenseLMHCLPCC+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsChief Financial Officer (CFO)
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsData Analysis SkillsExecutive Director, Technology Programs (Contract)
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ITIL CertificationPMPCertified Scrum MasterTOGAF CertificationSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTeam ManagementSenior LeadershipOwner and Chief Operating Officer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseServsafe CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHospitalityFood Service ExperienceChief Operating Officer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma Green BeltSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsQuality AssuranceOperations ManagementOperational ManagementUser Journey MappingDirector of Facilities & Installation Management
Hopkins, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHASkills
LeadershipOperations ManagementFacilities ManagementOperationsManaging InvestmentsManaging Investment Portfolios
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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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chief operating officers?
Common licenses or certifications for chief operating officers include: Driver's License, EMT Certification and Senior Professional in Human Resources.
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: director of facilities & installation management, chief operating officer (coo) and chief financial officer (cfo).
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, SC, 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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