COO Jobs in Texas

COO jobs in Texas are among the most active executive markets in the country, concentrated in energy, technology, healthcare, and financial services, with openings at every level from emerging operations leaders to seasoned C-suite executives. Houston, Dallas, and Austin drive the bulk of hiring, with anchor employers such as ExxonMobil, Dell Technologies, and HCA Healthcare consistently adding senior operations leadership. The most in-demand specialties are energy operations, healthcare system management, and enterprise technology scaling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles287+
Top employerOracle
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring73
Work type62% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Clinical Operations Director RN, Hospice
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Clinical Operations Director RN, Hospice
AccentCare
Dallas, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$115k - $135k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Plant Operations Director
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Plant Operations Director
Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII
Houston, Texas
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
1,001-5,000

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Director, Operations
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Director, Operations
Furniture Marketing Group, Inc
Plano, Texas
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
201-500

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COO Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fort Worth
15 jobs
Plano
12 jobs
Arlington
7 jobs
Abilene
5 jobs
Waco
4 jobs

COO Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Oracle5 open roles
Hilton3 open roles
Quanta Services3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in COO jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field required
  • Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience in operations or a related function
  • Demonstrated experience managing P&L responsibility and cross-functional executive teams
  • Deep knowledge of Texas-relevant industries such as energy, healthcare, or technology sectors
  • Proven ability to scale operations and execute strategic growth initiatives across Texas markets
  • Strong familiarity with Texas regulatory environments and multi-site operational compliance

COO Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a coo in Texas?

Becoming a coo in Texas typically starts with a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field, with most employers preferring an MBA or equivalent graduate credential. Texas does not require a state-issued license specifically for the coo title, but candidates in regulated industries like healthcare must hold relevant executive or clinical credentials. Most Texas coos build their path through director and VP-level operations roles at Texas-based companies before stepping into the C-suite.

Which companies hire coos in Texas?

Employers hiring coos in Texas right now include Oracle, Hilton, and Quanta Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and major regional enterprises across Houston, Dallas, and Austin means executive operations roles open consistently across energy, healthcare, and technology sectors.

Which Texas cities have the most coo jobs?

Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most coo openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense energy and healthcare headquarters, Dallas draws heavily from financial services and logistics firms, and Austin's rapid technology sector growth has made it a consistent source of executive operations roles, including at both established companies and high-growth startups.

Are there remote coo jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. The coo role is fundamentally operational and requires hands-on leadership of people, facilities, and processes, which limits remote arrangements more than most executive functions. About 38% of coo openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be at technology companies or firms with distributed operations where strategic oversight can be exercised without daily on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a coo in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a director of operations or VP of operations role at a Texas-based company before pursuing the coo title directly. Large Texas employers in healthcare, such as HCA Healthcare and Texas Health Resources, run structured leadership development programs that place emerging executives into regional operations roles. Building experience in supply chain management, project operations, or business unit leadership at Texas energy or technology firms also creates a credible path toward the C-suite.

Where can I find and apply to coo jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to coo jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and metro areas. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly through each listing.

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