COO Jobs in Arizona
COO jobs in Arizona are active and competitive, concentrated in technology, financial services, healthcare, and real estate development, with openings at every level from emerging operations leaders through seasoned executives. Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe anchor the majority of hiring, with well-established employers like Banner Health, Intel, and American Express drawing consistent demand for operations leadership. The most sought-after specialties in Arizona are healthcare operations, tech-sector scaling, and financial services strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Oversee general building maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, minor repairs, and electrical work.
- Ensure preventative maintenance is completed on all equipment.
- Ensure the facility is in a sanitary, attractive, safe, orderly condition and in compliance with all regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
- Ensure the facility maintains compliance with all regulatory standards (i.e., NFPA, OSHA, etc.) and accreditation requirements (i.e., CMS, TJC, etc).
- Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
- Ensure proper operations and maintenance of water systems, emergency electrical systems, sewage systems, primary electrical systems, telephone systems, fire alarm systems, and heating and cooling systems.
- Develop facility maintenance plans, timetables for completion ,and recommendations for maintenance projects.
- Serve as project manager for small-scale, short-duration projects.
- Respond to facility fire and disaster situations immediately and assist per emergency plans.
- Coordinate outside service vendors/contractors and maintenance staff to complete projects as assigned/necessary.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required.
- Five or more years’ of Healthcare experience involving construction/maintenance preferred.
- Ten or more years’ construction/maintenance/Healthcare supervisory experience preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid state driver's license, where required in a facility.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
- Valid Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) will be preffered.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Oversee general building maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, painting, roofing, minor repairs, and electrical work.
- Ensure preventative maintenance is completed on all equipment.
- Ensure the facility is in a sanitary, attractive, safe, orderly condition and in compliance with all regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
- Ensure the facility maintains compliance with all regulatory standards (i.e., NFPA, OSHA, etc.) and accreditation requirements (i.e., CMS, TJC, etc).
- Provide staff management including hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
- Ensure proper operations and maintenance of water systems, emergency electrical systems, sewage systems, primary electrical systems, telephone systems, fire alarm systems, and heating and cooling systems.
- Develop facility maintenance plans, timetables for completion ,and recommendations for maintenance projects.
- Serve as project manager for small-scale, short-duration projects.
- Respond to facility fire and disaster situations immediately and assist per emergency plans.
- Coordinate outside service vendors/contractors and maintenance staff to complete projects as assigned/necessary.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required.
- Five or more years’ of Healthcare experience involving construction/maintenance preferred.
- Ten or more years’ construction/maintenance/Healthcare supervisory experience preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid state driver's license, where required in a facility.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
- Valid Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) will be preffered.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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COO Job Market in Arizona
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in COO jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field required
- Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience in operations or business management
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional teams at scale
- Experience driving strategic planning, budgeting, and P&L oversight across multiple departments
- Strong background in process optimization, performance metrics, and organizational efficiency
- MBA or advanced degree preferred, especially for enterprise-level Arizona employers
COO Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a coo in Arizona?
There is no state-issued license or exam required to work as a coo in Arizona. The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or operations, followed by progressive management roles across functions like finance, sales, or supply chain. Arizona employers, particularly in healthcare and technology, increasingly favor candidates with an MBA or executive education. Building a record of cross-functional leadership within Arizona's dominant industries accelerates the path to a chief operating role.
Which companies hire coos in Arizona?
Employers hiring coos in Arizona right now include University of Arizona, EMCOR, and onsemi, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's mix of major corporate headquarters, regional health systems, and fast-growing technology firms means demand for operations leadership is spread across several distinct industries in the state.
Which Arizona cities have the most coo jobs?
Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson have the most coo openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates due to its concentration of corporate headquarters, major hospital systems, and financial services firms, while Scottsdale and Tempe attract demand through their dense clusters of technology companies, startups, and professional services firms that consistently seek experienced operations executives.
Are there remote coo jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles, since coos are typically expected to be present for leadership decisions and team oversight. About 43% of coo openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a growing tolerance for flexible arrangements at the executive level. Strategy, reporting, and external partner functions are the areas most likely to be performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a coo in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an operations director or VP of operations role first, which large Arizona employers like Banner Health, Dignity Health, and major Phoenix-area technology firms hire for regularly. Targeting director-level roles in project management, supply chain, or business operations at these institutions builds the cross-functional leadership experience Arizona coo searches require. An MBA from Arizona State University or the University of Arizona also strengthens candidacy significantly when direct C-suite experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to coo jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to coo jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing without any additional steps required.
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