Chief Operating Officers for hire in Wilmington, DE

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    9%
    Analysis Skills
    9%
    Strategic Planning
    8%
  • Education level

    Master's degree
    50%
    Bachelor's degree
    33%
    Doctorate
    11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Aramark Healthcare
    • Penn Medicine
    • Teladoc Health
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    50%
    2-5 years
    25%
    More than 5 years
    25%

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Last updated: Nov 9, 2026

Chief Operating Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Wilmington, DE: $131,025 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $97,726 – $175,670 yearly
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  • Chief Compliance Officer

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    LeadershipLicensed Psychologist CredentialsPMPSchool Counseling CertificationCounseling CertificationCPR+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership
  • Chief Information Officer

    Wilmington, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationITIL CertificationTOGAFCompTIA Security+MCSALean Six Sigma Black Belt+3 more

    Skills

    LeadershipManagementStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
  • Chief Operating Officer / Operating Partner

    Bear, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseReal Estate License

    Skills

    LeadershipStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementProduct Management
  • Director of End User Computing

    Springfield, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    Infant & Toddler CertificationDriver's LicenseCompTIA A+MCSE

    Skills

    LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementProject Management
  • Marketing and Client Relations

    Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadership
  • Chief Operating Officer

    Newark, Delaware

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicDriver's License

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementChange ManagementFinancial Analysis

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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, analysis skills and strategic planning.

What licenses or certifications are common for chief operating officers?

Common licenses or certifications for chief operating officers include: Driver's License, CPR and Leadership.

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: marketing and client relations, chief information officer and chief operating officer / director of operations.

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 Wilmington, DE, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most chief operating officers have 26 years of professional experience.

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