COO Jobs in Colorado
COO jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, where technology companies, aerospace firms, and healthcare systems drive consistent demand for senior operational leadership. Employers like Lockheed Martin, DaVita, and Centura Health maintain deep roots here and regularly seek coos with expertise in operational scaling, healthcare administration, or defense and aerospace operations. Colorado's growing startup ecosystem also creates openings for coos skilled in early-stage company building and venture-backed growth. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This position will serve as the Market Director covering the Tennesse and Georgia Markets
As our Market Director of Supply Chain Operations, you will lead and oversee all supply chain activities within your market, ensuring efficient, cost-effective procurement, logistics, and distribution.
Every day you will manage supply chain teams, implement best practices, drive continuous improvement, analyze market trends, and collaborate on cost savings while maintaining quality.
To be successful in this role, you will need extensive healthcare supply chain experience, financial acumen, and strong leadership/negotiation skills.
- Forges successful relationships with facility and market executives to ensure transparent communication regarding SSRM Operations performance and value creation opportunities
- Accountable for achieving market performance targets on critical operational indicators
- Optimizes the total cost of ownership for the entire supply chain, including supply expense, labor, and all related operating expenses within the market
- Ensures comprehensive department compliance with all established standard operating procedures, policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control protocols
- Selects, orientates, assigns, evaluates, and develops SSRM facility leadership while managing departments to national SSRM standards of performance
- Manages facility SSRM labor budgets in partnership with the national team, promotes continuous improvement for process streamlining, and aligns departmental goals with the organization's strategic vision
- Bachelors Other in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience and Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in Supply Chain within a healthcare facility system or other relevant experience.
Preferred
- Masters Degree
- Project management, operations, and analytic experience
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Pay Range
$60.24 - $89.60 /hour
This position will serve as the Market Director covering the Tennesse and Georgia Markets
As our Market Director of Supply Chain Operations, you will lead and oversee all supply chain activities within your market, ensuring efficient, cost-effective procurement, logistics, and distribution.
Every day you will manage supply chain teams, implement best practices, drive continuous improvement, analyze market trends, and collaborate on cost savings while maintaining quality.
To be successful in this role, you will need extensive healthcare supply chain experience, financial acumen, and strong leadership/negotiation skills.
- Forges successful relationships with facility and market executives to ensure transparent communication regarding SSRM Operations performance and value creation opportunities
- Accountable for achieving market performance targets on critical operational indicators
- Optimizes the total cost of ownership for the entire supply chain, including supply expense, labor, and all related operating expenses within the market
- Ensures comprehensive department compliance with all established standard operating procedures, policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control protocols
- Selects, orientates, assigns, evaluates, and develops SSRM facility leadership while managing departments to national SSRM standards of performance
- Manages facility SSRM labor budgets in partnership with the national team, promotes continuous improvement for process streamlining, and aligns departmental goals with the organization's strategic vision
- Bachelors Other in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience and Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in Supply Chain within a healthcare facility system or other relevant experience.
Preferred
- Masters Degree
- Project management, operations, and analytic experience
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Pay Range
$60.24 - $89.60 /hour
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What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in COO jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, operations, or a related field
- Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience in operations or a related function
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and large organizational budgets
- Proven ability to develop and execute operational strategy aligned with company growth goals
- Experience in Colorado's key industries such as technology, aerospace, healthcare, or energy
- Strong background in financial planning, performance metrics, and executive-level reporting
COO Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a coo in Colorado?
Becoming a coo in Colorado typically follows a path of progressive operational leadership rather than a state-issued license or exam, since no Colorado-specific credential is required for the role. Most coos hold a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or operations, with many advancing their credentials through an MBA. Colorado employers in healthcare, aerospace, and technology prioritize candidates who have led large teams, managed P&L responsibility, and delivered measurable operational improvements at the director or VP level.
Which companies hire coos in Colorado?
Colorado coo roles are posted by CommonSpirit Health, RK, and EMCOR and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's mix of established corporations, defense contractors, and venture-backed technology companies means coo demand comes from a wide range of employer types and sizes.
Which Colorado cities have the most coo jobs?
Denver, Aurora, and Beaver Creek lead Colorado in coo openings, reflecting the concentration of corporate headquarters, major healthcare systems, and technology employers that anchor each market. Denver drives the largest share given its role as the state's primary business hub, while Boulder's innovation economy and Colorado Springs' defense and aerospace sector pull their own consistent demand for senior operational leaders.
Are there remote coo jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. About 35% of coo openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most organizations expect their chief operating officer to be present for board meetings, site visits, and daily leadership. The portions of the role most commonly handled remotely include strategic planning, financial reporting, and stakeholder communications.
How can I get hired as a coo in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a director of operations or VP of operations role first, then building toward the coo title as your scope expands. Large Colorado employers in healthcare such as Centura Health and UCHealth, and technology companies along the Denver-Boulder corridor, regularly hire operations managers and directors who grow into senior executive positions. Completing an MBA from a Colorado institution like the University of Denver Daniels College of Business or CU Boulder Leeds School of Business strengthens your candidacy and builds a local professional network that Colorado employers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to coo jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to coo jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background, industry, and location preferences, then apply directly to the ones that match your experience.
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