Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Chief Operating Officer (COO) About the Company Reputable provider of diverse public services Industry Government Administration Type Government Agency Founded 1785 Employees 501-1000 Specialties - municipal services About the Role The Company is in search of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead its essential services and drive operational excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across the company's core service delivery functions, with a focus on enhancing community impact. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of municipal service delivery, ensuring accountability, and fostering continuous improvement. The COO will work closely with the executive team to advance operational performance, strengthen service delivery frameworks, and establish meaningful measures of productivity and community outcomes. The ideal COO for the company will be an accomplished operational executive with a proven track record in leading large-scale service delivery functions within complex and highly accountable environments. Experience in sectors such as municipal government, utilities, transportation, infrastructure, or industrial operations is essential, particularly in the areas of safe, reliable, and efficient service delivery. The role requires a leader who is adept at managing diverse teams, balancing competing priorities, and implementing modern management systems and performance frameworks. Strong relationship-building, communication, and leadership skills are a must, as is the ability to lead through change and connect long-term organizational priorities with day-to-day operational realities. The COO will be motivated by the opportunity to improve the quality and effectiveness of the municipal services that the community relies on every day. Hiring Manager Title Chief Administrative Officer Functions - Operations