CHIEF Operating Officer

Join to apply for the President & Chief Operating Officer role at Ascend Analytics Join to apply for the President & Chief Operating Officer role at Ascend Analytics This range is provided by Ascend Analytics. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $325,000.00/yr - $375,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from Ascend Analytics Fractional Talent Acquisition Consultant...Making an impact one role at a time! Position: President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) Location: Boulder, CO Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Company: Ascend Analytics Join Us to Lead the Energy Transition Ascend Analytics is on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean, reliable, and data-optimized energy future. We’re looking for an exceptional President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help us scale that mission to its full potential. If you're a seasoned operator who thrives at the intersection of purpose and performance—and you’re energized by the opportunity to help shape the future of a category-defining enterprise SaaS company—this is your moment. As President & COO, you will be the architect and driver of operational excellence across the organization. You’ll transform strategic vision into executable plans, unify teams around bold goals, and ensure the entire company runs with clarity, purpose, and precision. You’ll be stepping into a pivotal role at a high-growth, high-impact company—where your leadership will shape industries, influence markets, and accelerate real-world progress toward a decarbonized grid. What You’ll Do Lead the Operational Engine Take command of company operations—overseeing product delivery, customer experience, revenue operations, and internal systems. Build and scale repeatable, data-driven processes that support sustainable growth and performance. Align every team behind clearly defined KPIs and operational plans that map directly to company objectives. Partner with the CEO to turn vision into action—and results. Drive Revenue & Market Impact Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Customer Success to create a seamless, high-performing customer journey. Strengthen the go-to-market engine with insights, systems, and accountability that drive acquisition, retention, and expansion. Ensure operational readiness as we scale into new markets, sectors, and product offerings. Build a Culture That Scales Foster a culture of excellence, ownership, and agility—where performance and purpose go hand in hand. Attract, mentor, and empower top-tier talent; build an organizational structure that grows with the business. Bring clarity and focus during moments of rapid change or ambiguity—leading with empathy, confidence, and vision. Be a Strategic Financial Partner Co-own financial performance, planning, and forecasting with the CEO and CFO. Optimize capital allocation and resource deployment to balance growth and efficiency. Provide rigorous operational insight and accountability to board members and investors. Lead Through Transformation & Scale Deploy systems, infrastructure, and processes that turn complexity into clarity and chaos into consistency. Drive major initiatives, including new product rollouts, geographic expansion, and post-M&A integration. Create the operational runway that allows innovation to thrive without losing control or cohesion. What You Bring 15+ years of experience of either electric power industry experience or B2B SaaS or enterprise technology, including 5+ years in executive leadership roles scaling organizations. Proven executive leadership in the power industry addressing critical decision analytics for utilities, power producers, or large consumers of electricity. Strong command of SaaS economics and operational frameworks (CAC, CLTV, churn, payback, gross margin, etc.). Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams with decisiveness, authenticity, and inspiration. Willingness to roll up your sleeves, dive into the details, and solve problems hands-on when necessary. Experience implementing tools and systems (CRM, ERP, analytics) that provide visibility and fuel decision-making. Experience driving change and improving company culture Preferred, But Not Required Passion for clean energy, climate tech, or the energy transition—especially if you've operated in mission-driven or technical sectors. Proven success scaling SaaS based analytic companies—and ideally through key inflection points such as exit, M&A, or IPO. Experience working in private equity-backed businesses and engaging directly with investors. M&A leadership experience—both on the evaluation side and in executing smooth, value-creating integrations. Familiarity with scaling complex operations across multiple products, customer types, or geographic regions. Why Ascend Analytics? We’re not just building software—we’re building the digital infrastructure of the clean energy economy. Ascend Analytics is a recognized leader in energy analytics and enterprise SaaS, trusted by utilities, grid operators, and energy investors to plan, optimize, and accelerate the shift to decarbonized power systems. Our platform enables smarter investment, more reliable forecasting, and more resilient portfolios in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. We’re a purpose-driven team working on a global challenge with real-world impact—and we’re growing fast. As President & COO, you’ll be at the helm of that growth, helping us chart a bold course toward the future of energy. Ready to Lead the Charge? This is more than a leadership role—it’s a chance to shape the future of energy, technology, and sustainability at scale. If that excites you, we’d love to talk. Compensation: $325,000- $375,000 + bonus of 50% + equity Negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Ascend highly values our employees and often pays above industry average. We offer flexible work hours in a relaxed environment with opportunities for advancement and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, dependent care spending account, and a 401k plan. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Ascend Analytics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Ascend Analytics is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Management, Strategy/Planning, and General Business Industries Software Development, Utilities, and Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ascend Analytics by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Disability insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Chief Operating Officer” roles. 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