Chief Operating Officers for hire in Indianapolis, IN
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Strategic Planning
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 54%
- Bachelor's degree
- 32%
- Doctorate
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
GXO Logistics
Cork Medical
Backhaul Direct, LLC
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 57%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 606 profiles for Chief Operating Officers in Indianapolis, IN
Last updated: Nov 7, 2026
Chief Operating Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Indianapolis, IN: $175,307 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $102,147 – $300,865 yearly
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Executive Director
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Certified Professional in Learning & PerformanceSHRM Certified ProfessionalLeadershipSHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalSenior Professional in Human ResourcesProfessional in Human ResourcesSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsChange ManagementPayrollChief Operating Officer
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
CompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseCompTIA A+CompTIA Network+Skills
Strategic PlanningInternal RecruitingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceChief Operations Officer
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma Green BeltSkills
LeadershipOperationsProfit & LossProfit & Loss StatementProfit and Loss AnalysisLeanChief Operating Officer
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsResearchStakeholder EngagementSecurity Specialist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceHR Director/Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
Indianapolis, Indiana
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationCPRSkills
LeadershipCertified Notary PublicAssistance Experience Within Legal IndustryLegal Support ExperienceResearchLegal Research
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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, CPR and Certified Notary Public.
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: HR director/executive director/chief operating officer 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 Indianapolis, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chief operating officer?
Most chief operating officers have 17 years of professional experience.
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