Chief Operating Officer: Scale Operations & Strategy

Aquanomix; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquanomix in Davidson, NC seeks a Chief Operating Officer to oversee day-to-day operations and drive operational excellence across the organization. This hands-on executive leads cross-functional teams, defines performance metrics, and ensures processes support strategic goals and client commitments.

The COO collaborates with executive leadership on business planning, resource allocation, and growth initiatives, while improving efficiency, quality, and scalability within a data-driven

Qualifications

• Strong business planning and strategic leadership skills.
• Proven operations management expertise with experience scaling teams.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret data and drive decisions.
• Solid finance and budgeting capabilities including forecasting and cost control.
• Demonstrated leadership in a senior operational role, preferably in tech/engineering.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across stakeholders.
• Experience managing on-site teams and fostering inclusive culture.
• Experience in the Water industry or related fields (facilities, HVAC, etc).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and drive operational excellence.
• Lead cross-functional teams, establish performance metrics.
• Align operations with company strategy, budgets, and client commitments.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on planning, resource allocation, and growth.
• Optimize workflows, analyze operational data, and implement improvements.
• Represent operations in internal and external stakeholder discussions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Analytical thinking

Finance & budgeting

Senior leadership

Communication & collaboration

On-site team leadership

Water industry exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Finance

MBA is beneficial

Job description

Aquanomix in Davidson, NC seeks a Chief Operating Officer to oversee day-to-day operations and drive operational excellence across the organization. This hands-on executive leads cross-functional teams, defines performance metrics, and ensures processes support strategic goals and client commitments.

The COO collaborates with executive leadership on business planning, resource allocation, and growth initiatives, while improving efficiency, quality, and scalability within a data-driven