COO Jobs in Alabama
COO jobs in Alabama concentrate in healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, with active hiring in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile across organizations ranging from regional operators to Fortune 500 divisions. Employers with a lasting presence in the state, including Regions Financial, UAB Health System, and Protective Life, regularly seek senior operations leaders to drive efficiency and growth. Demand is strongest for coos with experience in operational turnarounds, healthcare system integration, and advanced manufacturing oversight. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Top Gun Leadership Development Program is designed to invest in the future leaders of Cornerstone Caregiving. Candidates join as Operating Directors in Training and complete a 12-week development program alongside established Operating Directors, gaining hands-on experience in marketing, referral building, recruiting, scheduling, and financial management in home care. Throughout the program, candidates receive weekly evaluations, one-on-one check-ins with the Top Gun leadership team, and continuous professional development to support their growth. Advancement is based on metrics and performance. Candidates who successfully complete the program and meet performance requirements are eligible for promotion to an Operating Director role.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a leadership, sales, business development, or a management-related role.
- Ability to travel for training and field development throughout the program.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred
- Healthcare experience preferred, but not required.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in business ownership and operational leadership.
- Demonstrated success in building professional relationships and developing new business opportunities.
- Passion for making a meaningful impact in the community and serving others.
- Associates and/or Bachelor Degree; may substitute Degree requirement with a combination of education/experience
- Master’s Degree in MHA and MBA; may substitute Degree requirement with a combination of education/experience
Compensation: $1,250 weekly pay ($65,000 annualized)
Benefits: Company paid lodging, meals, and transportation, plus a phone stipend during training.
Duration: 12 weeks
Structure:
- Week 1: Immersive corporate training in Waco, Texas, covering the fundamentals of running an office.
- Weeks 2-5: Initial field training* alongside a top-performing Operating Director, ramping from shadowing to running the office solo.
- Week 6 (Remote): Candidates may return home or stay on location while they build their Market Development Project, review their progress from Weeks 2–5, and meet one-on-one with the Top Gun Director.
- Weeks 7-12: Candidates will return to their field location to execute their Market Development Project while running the office independently, and show consistent, sustained results at the Operating Director level.
- End of Week 12: Candidates present a comprehensive overview of their time in the program and results of their Market Development Project implementation with the Top Gun leadership team. Upon successful completion, candidates will advance to an Operating Director role.
- Flexibility around location of field training is preferred. However, certain circumstances will be reviewed by leadership.
Promotion into the Operating Director Role
Compensation: $80,000 yearly salary plus 10% uncapped profit share
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, unlimited PTO, company car, and more
Operating Director Responsibilities: As the director, you will independently manage and lead this branch, along with unparalleled and ongoing corporate training and support.
- Business Development: Develop and execute a marketing plan to establish Cornerstone as the preferred in-home care provider.
- Referral Building: Cultivate and manage relationships with referral partners (hospitals, hospices, senior living, etc.).
- Staffing and Scheduling: Hiring and onboarding new team members and ensuring all shifts are properly staffed. Monitor on-call responsibilities as calls come from clients, caregivers and partners.
- In-home Assessments: Build strong client relationships, conduct intakes, and ensure client satisfaction.
- Financial Management: Oversee office budget that is reflected in profit and loss statements.
- Cultivating Culture: Creating the workplace of choice for your territory. Build a positive team culture through clear expectations, motivation, and recognition.
The Top Gun Leadership Development Program is designed to invest in the future leaders of Cornerstone Caregiving. Candidates join as Operating Directors in Training and complete a 12-week development program alongside established Operating Directors, gaining hands-on experience in marketing, referral building, recruiting, scheduling, and financial management in home care. Throughout the program, candidates receive weekly evaluations, one-on-one check-ins with the Top Gun leadership team, and continuous professional development to support their growth. Advancement is based on metrics and performance. Candidates who successfully complete the program and meet performance requirements are eligible for promotion to an Operating Director role.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in a leadership, sales, business development, or a management-related role.
- Ability to travel for training and field development throughout the program.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred
- Healthcare experience preferred, but not required.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in business ownership and operational leadership.
- Demonstrated success in building professional relationships and developing new business opportunities.
- Passion for making a meaningful impact in the community and serving others.
- Associates and/or Bachelor Degree; may substitute Degree requirement with a combination of education/experience
- Master’s Degree in MHA and MBA; may substitute Degree requirement with a combination of education/experience
Compensation: $1,250 weekly pay ($65,000 annualized)
Benefits: Company paid lodging, meals, and transportation, plus a phone stipend during training.
Duration: 12 weeks
Structure:
- Week 1: Immersive corporate training in Waco, Texas, covering the fundamentals of running an office.
- Weeks 2-5: Initial field training* alongside a top-performing Operating Director, ramping from shadowing to running the office solo.
- Week 6 (Remote): Candidates may return home or stay on location while they build their Market Development Project, review their progress from Weeks 2–5, and meet one-on-one with the Top Gun Director.
- Weeks 7-12: Candidates will return to their field location to execute their Market Development Project while running the office independently, and show consistent, sustained results at the Operating Director level.
- End of Week 12: Candidates present a comprehensive overview of their time in the program and results of their Market Development Project implementation with the Top Gun leadership team. Upon successful completion, candidates will advance to an Operating Director role.
- Flexibility around location of field training is preferred. However, certain circumstances will be reviewed by leadership.
Promotion into the Operating Director Role
Compensation: $80,000 yearly salary plus 10% uncapped profit share
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, unlimited PTO, company car, and more
Operating Director Responsibilities: As the director, you will independently manage and lead this branch, along with unparalleled and ongoing corporate training and support.
- Business Development: Develop and execute a marketing plan to establish Cornerstone as the preferred in-home care provider.
- Referral Building: Cultivate and manage relationships with referral partners (hospitals, hospices, senior living, etc.).
- Staffing and Scheduling: Hiring and onboarding new team members and ensuring all shifts are properly staffed. Monitor on-call responsibilities as calls come from clients, caregivers and partners.
- In-home Assessments: Build strong client relationships, conduct intakes, and ensure client satisfaction.
- Financial Management: Oversee office budget that is reflected in profit and loss statements.
- Cultivating Culture: Creating the workplace of choice for your territory. Build a positive team culture through clear expectations, motivation, and recognition.
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COO Job Market in Alabama
A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in COO jobs across Alabama.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations, or a related field required
- Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience in operations management
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute company-wide operational strategy
- Experience managing P&L responsibilities across multiple business units or facilities
- Strong background in process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Proven ability to collaborate with C-suite executives and report directly to the CEO
COO Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a coo in Alabama?
Becoming a coo in Alabama typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or engineering, with an MBA preferred by most large Alabama employers. There is no state-issued license specific to the coo role. The most common path runs through senior director or VP of operations positions at Alabama-based companies in healthcare, manufacturing, or financial services, where candidates build the P&L ownership and cross-functional leadership experience Alabama employers expect before promoting to the C-suite.
Which companies hire coos in Alabama?
Alabama coo roles are posted by BayMark Health Services, Blue Origin, and University of Alabama and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alabama's concentration of large healthcare systems, defense contractors, and regional financial institutions means coo demand is distributed across several industries rather than one dominant sector.
Which Alabama cities have the most coo jobs?
Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile are the Alabama cities with the most coo openings. Birmingham's density of healthcare systems, regional banks, and corporate headquarters drives the bulk of demand, while Huntsville's aerospace and defense industry anchors a strong secondary market, and Mobile's logistics and port-related operations generate consistent openings for senior operations leaders.
Are there remote coo jobs in Alabama?
Yes, but they're rare. About 67% of coo openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects how fundamentally on-site the coo role is across Alabama's leading industries. The functions most likely to allow occasional remote work are strategy and planning, while plant operations, facility management, and direct team oversight typically require a physical presence.
How can I get hired as a coo in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is moving into a director of operations or general manager role at a mid-size Alabama company, then building toward the C-suite from there. Large Alabama health systems such as Ascension St. Vincent's and Brookwood Baptist offer operational leadership development tracks, and manufacturing employers in the Huntsville corridor often hire operations managers from adjacent roles in logistics, quality, or supply chain. An MBA from an Alabama institution or a Lean or Six Sigma certification strengthens candidacy significantly.
Where can I find and apply to coo jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to coo jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Alabama employers across industries. Search the listings, identify roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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