Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Reporting Relationship
Manages day-to-day operations of the company
Scope of Responsibilities
Typically reports to CEO or President
Decision-Making Authority
Oversees all operational activities (finance, HR, etc.)
Strategic Planning
Significant authority over operations
Team Management
Involved in the strategic planning process and responsible for implementing the strategy at an operational level
Meeting Involvement
Manages multiple teams or departments across the organization
Project Management
Often leads meetings related to operations and strategy implementation
Communication
Oversees large-scale projects that affect multiple areas of the company
Professional Development
Responsible for communicating decisions and strategies to the teams they manage and the broader organization