Regional Chief Operating Officer (South)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within USA

Lead strategic initiatives

Engagement with senior leadership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Regional Chief Operating Officer (South) to provide operational leadership for a remote, US-based platform. The role translates enterprise strategy into execution across multiple business units and partners with senior executives to drive growth, standardize processes, and improve financial outcomes.

The position focuses on building operational discipline, supporting growth initiatives, and ensuring that strategic priorities translate into measurable results for the

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in operations, strategy, or general management.
• Experience in platform or private equity-backed environments.
• Experience in operational due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on linking process improvements to financial outcomes.
• Ability to build and lead scalable business infrastructures and cross-functional systems.

Responsibilities

• Translate platform strategy into actionable growth steps across functions and business units.
• Ensure organizational alignment on strategy from executives to frontline employees.
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives such as market expansion and resource sharing.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure success and strategic alignment.
• Build and scale core operating processes and SOPs.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement performance reporting systems that enhance financial outcomes.
• Lead post-acquisition integration efforts to ensure synergy realization and cultural alignment.

Skills

Operations leadership

Strategic execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Regional Chief Operating Officer (South) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will provide operational leadership across a regional platform, translating enterprise strategy into clear execution across multiple business units. You will partner closely with senior executives and frontline leaders to drive alignment, scale core processes, and improve performance across the organization. The position is focused on building operational discipline, supporting growth initiatives, and ensuring that strategic priorities translate into measurable financial and organizational outcomes.

Location: Remote – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $250,000 – $290,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Translate platform strategy into actionable growth steps across functions and business units.
• Ensure organizational alignment on strategy from executives to frontline employees.
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives such as market expansion and resource sharing.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure success and strategic alignment.
• Build and scale core operating processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with leadership to implement performance reporting systems that enhance financial outcomes.
• Lead post-acquisition integration efforts to ensure synergy realization and cultural alignment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in operations, strategy, or general management, preferably in a platform or private equity-backed environment.
• Proven track record in executing business transformations and managing multi-site organizations.
• Experience in operational due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on linking process improvements to financial outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead scalable business infrastructures and cross-functional systems.
• High emotional intelligence and communication skills, capable of influencing diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) or adjacent professional services is preferred.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility within the USA.
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in a high-growth environment.
• Engagement with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Potential for annual bonuses and participation in long-term incentive plans.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.