Chief Operating Officer [Remote]

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief Operating Officer in the United States.

This executive leadership role sits at the heart of a mission-driven organization focused on designing large-scale innovation competitions that address some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. The COO will ensure that internal systems, infrastructure, and governance frameworks are robust, scalable, and fully aligned with organizational impact goals. This role partners directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to translate bold strategic vision into disciplined, executable operations. You will oversee core enterprise functions including Finance, People & Culture, IT, and Legal/Business Affairs, ensuring they operate as integrated drivers of performance rather than siloed support units. The position requires a leader who can balance structure with creativity, enabling innovation while maintaining operational rigor. You will play a critical role in scaling a global, high-impact organization while preserving its entrepreneurial spirit. This is a high-trust, high-responsibility role for an executive who thrives in complexity and purpose-driven environments.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will lead enterprise-wide operations, ensuring strong alignment between strategy, execution, and organizational infrastructure. You will serve as a key partner to the CEO and executive team, driving operational excellence across all core business functions.

• Oversee and integrate enterprise operations across Finance, HR (People & Culture), IT, and Legal/Business Affairs
• Design and continuously improve scalable operating systems, governance structures, and organizational processes
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable operating plans, performance metrics, and execution frameworks
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and long-term financial modeling in collaboration with Finance leadership
• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, audit readiness, and financial transparency for executive and Board reporting
• Drive talent strategy across recruitment, performance management, compensation, succession planning, and organizational design
• Oversee legal, risk, and governance functions including contracts, compliance, intellectual property, and vendor management
• Guide enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives
• Build systems for organizational performance tracking, cross-functional alignment, and decision-making efficiency
• Lead and develop senior operational leaders while fostering a culture of accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive with deep experience in enterprise operations, organizational scaling, and cross-functional leadership. You are equally comfortable engaging with Boards, executive teams, and operational stakeholders while driving clarity in complex environments.

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience with responsibility for enterprise operations
• Proven experience scaling organizations in nonprofit, for-profit, or hybrid environments
• Direct oversight experience across Finance, HR, IT, and Legal/Business Affairs functions
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management
• Experience working with Boards and governance committees in a strategic advisory capacity
• Ability to design and implement scalable operating models, systems, and performance frameworks
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at executive and Board level
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and organizational design capabilities
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity while maintaining execution discipline
• Preferred: MBA or equivalent advanced degree; CPA or relevant certifications a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary range of $330,000–$400,000 plus potential annual incentive compensation
• Remote-first work environment (United States-based role)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave
• Paid parental leave for all new parents
• Employee assistance program supporting personal and professional well-being
• Stipends for home office, internet, wellness, and learning & development
• Regular in-person collaboration through company-paid all-hands meetings
• Structured focus time and meeting-free periods to support deep strategic work

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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