Chief Operating Officers for hire in Denver, CO

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    14%
    Strategic Planning
    8%
    Analysis Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    Master's degree
    58%
    Bachelor's degree
    35%
    Doctorate
    7%
  • Years of experience

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

    • Lockheed Martin Investment Management Company
    • VAIL RESORTS INC
    • Deloitte & Touche
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    63%
    1-2 years
    38%

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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026

Chief Operating Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Denver, CO: $166,688 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $103,674 – $268,003 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Fractional Chief Operating Officer

    Denver, Colorado

    Licenses & certifications

    Microsoft Office SpecialistDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Professional in Human Resources

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic Planning
  • Head of People Strategy

    Denver, Colorado

    Licenses & certifications

    SHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalSenior Professional in Human ResourcesProfessional in Human Resources

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementStrategic PlanningHR Strategic Planning
  • Market Chief Executive Officer

    Denver, Colorado

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsChange Management
  • Interim General Manager/Chief Operating Officer

    Denver, Colorado

    Licenses & certifications

    Real Estate Broker

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsProfit & LossProfit & Loss Statement
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    Denver, Colorado

    Licenses & certifications

    CPA

    Skills

    LeadershipPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • President, Chief Operating Officer

    Denver, Colorado

    Licenses & certifications

    Pharmacy Technician CertificationDriver's LicensePTCB Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsChemical Handling Safety ProceduresChemical Handling

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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 Real Estate Broker.

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 financial officer (cfo), market chief executive officer and deputy 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 Denver, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most chief operating officers have 21 years of professional experience.

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