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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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead and improve the performance of three Huntington Learning Center locations in the Houston area (Kingwood, West University and Garden Oaks)
This role is responsible for ensuring that our centers execute at a high level every day. You will oversee operations, staffing, recruiting, customer experience, accountability, and business performance while working directly with the Franchise Owner.
This is not a training role. We are looking for a proven operator who already knows how to lead multi-unit teams, build accountability, solve problems, and drive results.
Your mission: Identify the leaks in the bucket and fix them before they impact our customers, team, or revenue.
What You'll Do
- Lead operations across three Huntington Learning Center locations.
- Ensure consistent execution of systems, standards, and customer experience.
- Hold Center Directors and team members accountable for performance.
- Improve responsiveness to leads, families, and customer inquiries.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of tutor and staff candidates.
- Reduce hiring timelines and improve recruiting outcomes.
- Monitor staffing levels and proactively address gaps.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions.
- Improve student retention, attendance, and overall center performance.
- Conduct weekly center visits, audits, and coaching sessions.
- Create a culture of urgency, ownership, and follow-through.
What Success Looks Like
- Calls and inquiries are handled promptly.
- Open positions are filled quickly with quality candidates.
- Teams are accountable and performance-driven.
- Parent satisfaction is high.
- Student retention improves.
- Operational issues are resolved before they become major problems.
- Revenue opportunities are protected and maximized.
- All three centers operate consistently and efficiently.
Who We're Looking For
You are someone who:
- Takes ownership and gets things done.
- Notices details and operational gaps others miss.
- Moves with urgency.
- Holds people accountable while building strong teams.
- Solves problems without being told what to do.
- Has a track record of improving systems, processes, and performance.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of operations leadership experience.
- Experience managing multiple locations, departments, or teams.
- Strong recruiting, hiring, and people management skills.
- Demonstrated success driving accountability and operational excellence.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel between locations regularly.
Experience in education, tutoring, franchising, retail, healthcare, hospitality, childcare, or other service-based businesses is preferred but not required.
Experience with childcare or youth-focused organizations such as Primrose, Goddard, Montessori, after-school programs, or similar organizations is highly desirable.
Compensation & Benefits
- $90K to $120K base salary (commensurate with experience)
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between centers
- Professional development opportunities
- Growth potential within a growing multi-location organization
Why Join Us?
We're building a high-performance organization focused on accountability, execution, and exceptional service. If you're the type of leader who sees a missed callback, staffing shortage, unhappy customer, or operational breakdown and immediately takes ownership to fix it, we'd like to talk to you.
Apply today and help lead the next stage of growth for Huntington Learning Centers in Houston.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to reliably commute between Houston and Kingwood?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Operations management: 5 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead and improve the performance of three Huntington Learning Center locations in the Houston area (Kingwood, West University and Garden Oaks)
This role is responsible for ensuring that our centers execute at a high level every day. You will oversee operations, staffing, recruiting, customer experience, accountability, and business performance while working directly with the Franchise Owner.
This is not a training role. We are looking for a proven operator who already knows how to lead multi-unit teams, build accountability, solve problems, and drive results.
Your mission: Identify the leaks in the bucket and fix them before they impact our customers, team, or revenue.
What You'll Do
- Lead operations across three Huntington Learning Center locations.
- Ensure consistent execution of systems, standards, and customer experience.
- Hold Center Directors and team members accountable for performance.
- Improve responsiveness to leads, families, and customer inquiries.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of tutor and staff candidates.
- Reduce hiring timelines and improve recruiting outcomes.
- Monitor staffing levels and proactively address gaps.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions.
- Improve student retention, attendance, and overall center performance.
- Conduct weekly center visits, audits, and coaching sessions.
- Create a culture of urgency, ownership, and follow-through.
What Success Looks Like
- Calls and inquiries are handled promptly.
- Open positions are filled quickly with quality candidates.
- Teams are accountable and performance-driven.
- Parent satisfaction is high.
- Student retention improves.
- Operational issues are resolved before they become major problems.
- Revenue opportunities are protected and maximized.
- All three centers operate consistently and efficiently.
Who We're Looking For
You are someone who:
- Takes ownership and gets things done.
- Notices details and operational gaps others miss.
- Moves with urgency.
- Holds people accountable while building strong teams.
- Solves problems without being told what to do.
- Has a track record of improving systems, processes, and performance.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of operations leadership experience.
- Experience managing multiple locations, departments, or teams.
- Strong recruiting, hiring, and people management skills.
- Demonstrated success driving accountability and operational excellence.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel between locations regularly.
Experience in education, tutoring, franchising, retail, healthcare, hospitality, childcare, or other service-based businesses is preferred but not required.
Experience with childcare or youth-focused organizations such as Primrose, Goddard, Montessori, after-school programs, or similar organizations is highly desirable.
Compensation & Benefits
- $90K to $120K base salary (commensurate with experience)
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between centers
- Professional development opportunities
- Growth potential within a growing multi-location organization
Why Join Us?
We're building a high-performance organization focused on accountability, execution, and exceptional service. If you're the type of leader who sees a missed callback, staffing shortage, unhappy customer, or operational breakdown and immediately takes ownership to fix it, we'd like to talk to you.
Apply today and help lead the next stage of growth for Huntington Learning Centers in Houston.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to reliably commute between Houston and Kingwood?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Operations management: 5 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Renewable Energy
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 Oracle, Chick-fil-A Restaurants, and University of Texas at Austin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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 38% of chief operating officer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 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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