Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Keller Executive Search; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to 40%

401(k) plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A health and wellness organization is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support its ambitious expansion across the U.S. This role requires working closely with the CEO to lead strategic initiatives and operational execution. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in healthcare administration or business operations, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. Competitive compensation includes a base salary of $130,000 - $145,000 with potential performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in healthcare administration or business operations.
• Calm, grounded leadership style with adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Comfortable with on-site work in Oklahoma City and regular travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of major business initiatives.
• Develop operational strategies for multi-state expansion.
• Support day-to-day operations across the business.

Skills

Healthcare administration

Business operations

Strategic mindset

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support an organization in an aggressive expansion phase across the U.S. This is a high-impact opportunity within a mid-sized business in the health and wellness space, offering the chance to help scale new initiatives in a largely untapped market. The company operates domestically across all 50 states.

As COO, you will work directly with the CEO to help lead major strategic initiatives and ensure the business has the structure, follow-through, and operational capacity to support growth. This role exists as a missing piece of the organizational puzzle and is well suited to a highly structured operator with strong communication and execution skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and integration of major business initiatives into the current operating model
• Develop and execute operational strategies to support aggressive multi-state expansion
• Support contract execution and broader market growth initiatives
• Build and optimize processes to handle increasing capacity as programs scale
• Partner with the CEO on strategic decision-making and operational execution
• Support day-to-day operations across the business
• Travel 30–40% to support market development, customer relationships, and team engagement across key regions
• Bring a highly structured, detail-oriented approach to execution, with strong communication and intentional follow-through

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related fields or business
• Proven track record in healthcare administration or business operations
• Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities
• Detail-oriented and highly structured working style
• Excellent communication skillsIntentional follow-through and execution, staying focused on the mission under all circumstances
• Calm, grounded leadership style with adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Comfortable with on-site work in Oklahoma City and regular domestic travel

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, insurance, and therapy
• Experience launching new products, services, or initiatives in healthcare-related environments

Base Salary: $130,000 - 145,000

• Variable Compensation: Performance bonus (up to 40% of base) plus equity participation in management pool
• Retirement: 401(k) plan
• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Insurance: Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off: Accrued PTO

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