Impactful COO — Public Housing & Community Ops Leader

The Goodwin Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodwin Group is conducting a confidential retained search for a Chief Operating Officer to lead a mission-driven public-sector organization focused on affordable housing and community development. The COO will partner with the CEO, oversee core operations, and drive disciplined execution in a highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on leadership, a tradition of accountability, and a track record of improving processes, governance, and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Finance, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive executive leadership experience, including COO or comparable enterprise leadership roles.
• Experience in regulated, mission-driven organizations with public housing, real estate, or local government is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic advisor to the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team.
• Lead timely and efficient execution of the strategic plan and initiatives.
• Oversee housing programs, facilities, HR, IT, procurement, and other operational functions.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting to support executive decisions.
• Partner with CFO to align operational priorities with financial objectives.
• Support governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance across the organization.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Budgeting

KPIs & dashboards

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Goodwin Group is conducting a confidential retained search for a Chief Operating Officer to lead a mission-driven public-sector organization focused on affordable housing and community development. The COO will partner with the CEO, oversee core operations, and drive disciplined execution in a highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on leadership, a tradition of accountability, and a track record of improving processes, governance, and stakeholder engagement