Chief Operating Officers for hire in Columbus, OH

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    13%
    Strategic Planning
    8%
    Analysis Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    57%
    Master's degree
    30%
    Doctorate
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    80%
    3-5 years
    10%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Key Autism Services
    • Ohio State University Physicians
    • Sbarro, LLC
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    17%
    1-2 years
    17%

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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026

Chief Operating Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbus, OH: $163,011 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $93,197 – $285,121 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Corporate Vice President of Operations

    Hilliard, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    CRRNRNBLSCompact License

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsBehavioral HealthExecutive Leadership
  • Director of Operations

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOperations ManagementOperationsOrganizational Strategy Formulation
  • Director/General Manager

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Certification

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsLeadershipOperationsOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic Planning
  • Chief Financial & Operations Officer

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Accident & Health Insurance LicenseLean Six Sigma Black Belt

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipExecutive LeadershipSenior LeadershipOperationsProfit & Loss
  • Owner, Interim / Fractional COO and Executive Advisor

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Property & Casualty License

    Skills

    LeadershipOperations ManagementOperationsProfit & LossProfit & Loss StatementProfit and Loss Analysis
  • Chief People Officer (CPO)

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Leadership

    Skills

    LeadershipTeam SupervisionTeam LeadershipCoachingTeam ManagementCustomer Service

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What's the average time to fill a chief operating officer role?

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, CPR and PMP.

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 fiscal & operations officer and chief people officer (cpo).

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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a chief operating officer?

Most chief operating officers have 28 years of professional experience.

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