Chief Operating Officer Jobs in Texas
Chief Operating Officer jobs in Texas are among the most active executive markets in the country, with strong demand concentrated in energy, technology, healthcare, and financial services across every level from newly promoted VP of Operations to seasoned C-suite executive. The largest hiring activity clusters in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, where major employers such as ExxonMobil, Dell Technologies, and USAA have deep operational leadership pipelines. The most in-demand specialties are operational transformation, supply chain optimization, and multi-site healthcare or energy operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
As a Regional Director of Operations (RDO) you will plan, manage, and guide contracted services for multiple sites for a client or for multiple clients normally generating $2-15M+ in revenue to meet operating and financial goals, client objectives, and customer needs.
Depending on the client(s), services can include food service, facility support, custodial services, retail, lodging, transportation, and more. Our RDOs are capable operations managers who lead a team to provide excellent service to our clients. With knowledge of the client?s business, positive relationship building skills, financial savvy, and a focus on safety, our team makes a difference every day.
This Position supports a district covering the Fort Worth, Texas area.
Job Responsibilities
The successful General Manager:
- Leads a team that provides operational expertise in contracted services while providing hands-on execution management of operations.
- Manages the client and community relationships at the location, continually assessing operations, and developing plans to provide optimal service and drive employee and customer satisfaction.
- Builds, develops, and leads a management team and staff capable of carrying out organizational objectives.
- Recommends methods, resources, and implementation for service improvement and growth based on understanding of operational needs, capabilities, & contractual obligations.
- In partnership with Finance, manages a budget and assists in the design of improvements to optimize financial performance and operational productivity.
- Manages compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and codes and maintains all associated records and reports.
- Ensures compliance with Aramark's standards of operation including safety standards and Aramark's Business Conduct Policy at all times.
Qualifications
In order to be prepared for this leadership role, qualified candidates will possess:
- Bachelor's degree level education highly preferred in an area of Food Service, Hospitality, Facilities, or Business Management.
- The ability to focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business is essential to success in this role.
- Savvy interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and Aramark support staff.
- Comfortable reading, understanding, and implementing contractual requirements, including identifying opportunities within contract terms and conditions to address operational issues.
- Meaningful experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality environment.
- Proven ability leading through other managers.
- Experience in creating and managing a department budget, financial controls and analysis.
- Experience crafting product sales strategies and implementing operational programs and initiatives.
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Job Description
As a Regional Director of Operations (RDO) you will plan, manage, and guide contracted services for multiple sites for a client or for multiple clients normally generating $2-15M+ in revenue to meet operating and financial goals, client objectives, and customer needs.
Depending on the client(s), services can include food service, facility support, custodial services, retail, lodging, transportation, and more. Our RDOs are capable operations managers who lead a team to provide excellent service to our clients. With knowledge of the client?s business, positive relationship building skills, financial savvy, and a focus on safety, our team makes a difference every day.
This Position supports a district covering the Fort Worth, Texas area.
Job Responsibilities
The successful General Manager:
- Leads a team that provides operational expertise in contracted services while providing hands-on execution management of operations.
- Manages the client and community relationships at the location, continually assessing operations, and developing plans to provide optimal service and drive employee and customer satisfaction.
- Builds, develops, and leads a management team and staff capable of carrying out organizational objectives.
- Recommends methods, resources, and implementation for service improvement and growth based on understanding of operational needs, capabilities, & contractual obligations.
- In partnership with Finance, manages a budget and assists in the design of improvements to optimize financial performance and operational productivity.
- Manages compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and codes and maintains all associated records and reports.
- Ensures compliance with Aramark's standards of operation including safety standards and Aramark's Business Conduct Policy at all times.
Qualifications
In order to be prepared for this leadership role, qualified candidates will possess:
- Bachelor's degree level education highly preferred in an area of Food Service, Hospitality, Facilities, or Business Management.
- The ability to focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business is essential to success in this role.
- Savvy interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and Aramark support staff.
- Comfortable reading, understanding, and implementing contractual requirements, including identifying opportunities within contract terms and conditions to address operational issues.
- Meaningful experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality environment.
- Proven ability leading through other managers.
- Experience in creating and managing a department budget, financial controls and analysis.
- Experience crafting product sales strategies and implementing operational programs and initiatives.
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Chief Operating Officer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services13
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Technology & Software6
- Education5
- Insurance3
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief operating officer jobs across Texas.
- Ten or more years of progressive operations leadership experience within a large, complex organization
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a closely related field required
- Demonstrated experience leading P&L responsibility across multiple business units or geographies
- Proven ability to build and align cross-functional teams in fast-scaling Texas industries such as energy or technology
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred by most Texas enterprise and mid-market employers
- Familiarity with Texas regulatory environments relevant to energy, healthcare, or financial services operations
Chief Operating Officer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a chief operating officer in Texas?
Reaching a chief operating officer role in Texas typically requires building a decade-long record of progressive operations leadership, usually starting in director or VP-level roles within industries like energy, healthcare, or technology. Texas has no state-issued license or exam specific to the COO title, but executives in regulated sectors such as healthcare or financial services may need credentials aligned to their industry. An MBA from a Texas institution or an equivalent advanced degree strengthens candidacy considerably.
How much do chief operating officers make in Texas?
Chief operating officers in Texas earn a median of about $257,850 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $121,130 for the lowest 10% to over $558,550 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire chief operating officers in Texas?
Employers hiring chief operating officers in Texas right now include Aramark, Chick-fil-A Restaurants, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, large healthcare systems, and growth-stage technology companies keeps consistent demand for operational leadership at the executive level.
Which Texas cities have the most chief operating officer jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most chief operating officer openings in Texas. Houston's dominance reflects its role as the national headquarters hub for energy and petrochemical companies, while Dallas draws executive hiring from financial services, logistics, and technology firms, and Austin's rapid growth in enterprise technology and venture-backed companies sustains steady demand for senior operations leaders.
Are there remote chief operating officer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Chief operating officer roles typically require hands-on presence to manage teams, facilities, and stakeholders, so fully remote arrangements are uncommon. About 39% of chief operating officer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be in technology or professional services companies where operations oversight is less site-dependent. The most remote-compatible responsibilities are strategic planning and performance reporting.
How can I get hired as a chief operating officer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into an operations director or senior VP of Operations role first, which is the direct feeder position for most COO promotions at Texas employers. Large Texas healthcare systems such as HCA Healthcare's Texas division and technology companies based in Austin frequently hire operations managers and directors who can grow into executive roles. Earning an MBA from a Texas program or a recognized operations certification strengthens the case for an accelerated path into executive leadership.
Where can I find and apply to chief operating officer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to chief operating officer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and beyond. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly without creating a profile or signing up.
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