COO Jobs in Utah
COO jobs in Utah concentrate in technology, financial services, healthcare, and outdoor recreation and consumer products, with demand running from growth-stage startups to large regional enterprises. Salt Lake City, Provo-Orem, and Ogden are the primary hiring markets, where organizations such as Intermountain Health, Adobe, and Extra Space Storage regularly seek senior operations leadership. The most in-demand specialties are operational scaling, financial planning integration, and cross-functional team leadership across technology and healthcare settings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find COO Jobs in UtahOverview
Open roles15
Top employerSoFi
Top citySalt Lake City, UT
Cities hiring9
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology
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Assistant Operations Director
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TURNING POINT CENTERS
Assistant Operations Director
Sandy, Utah
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Regional Director of Operations (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
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Longterm Health Management Services
Regional Director of Operations (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Utah
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Senior Director, Revenue Operations
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Prime Corporate Services
Senior Director, Revenue Operations
Murray, Utah
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Systems Implementation Specialist (Chief Operating Officer Track)
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Web Launch Pros LLC
Systems Implementation Specialist (Chief Operating Officer Track)
Provo, Utah
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Director of Operations
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Ion Solar
Director of Operations
Orem, Utah
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Assistant Operations Director
TURNING POINT CENTERS·Sandy, Utah
Job functions:
$65k - $70k/yr
High school diploma or GED
11-50 employees
Job Description
Overview:
The Assistant Operations Director serves as a key member of the operations team and is responsible for managing weekend staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, and ensuring exceptional communication across all departments. This position works closely with the Operations team, Admissions, Clinical, and Medical to ensure facilities are properly staffed, operational and reporting needs are met, and clients receive high-quality care.
This role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable working as a team and independently, coaching staff, holding employees accountable, solving complex staffing challenges, and responding to evolving operational needs. Success in this position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively communicate and manage people and processes in a dynamic treatment environment.
About Turning Point Centers
Turning Point Centers is a dually licensed, nationally accredited, local leader in Substance Abuse and Mental Health treatment since 2007 with treatment locations throughout Salt Lake County and Davis County. As a contracted, in-network provider we offer a full continuum of care leveraging best practices and evidence-based modalities to deliver high quality, patient-centered treatment. Our model includes CBT, DBT, MI, and EMDR to effectively engage patients with an outcomes-oriented approach.
Turning Point Centers values collaboration and provides a supportive environment with an interdisciplinary approach to client care. More can be found about our methods and company at www.turningpointcenters.com
Competitive Pay and Benefits include:
Location: 5 RTC Locations (Sandy & Millcreek)
Schedule: Friday-Monday
Responsibilities:
We're proud of the team we've built. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, respect, and support. We work hard, have fun, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day. Many of our employees stay for years because they feel valued, supported, and part of something meaningful. We are looking for those who want to join a high-performing team that cares deeply about both its clients and its people.
Job Type: Full-time
TURNPT
Position – Assistant Operations Director
The Assistant Operations Director serves as a key member of the operations team and is responsible for managing weekend staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, and ensuring exceptional communication across all departments. This position works closely with the Operations team, Admissions, Clinical, and Medical to ensure facilities are properly staffed, operational and reporting needs are met, and clients receive high-quality care.
This role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable working as a team and independently, coaching staff, holding employees accountable, solving complex staffing challenges, and responding to evolving operational needs. Success in this position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively communicate and manage people and processes in a dynamic treatment environment.
About Turning Point Centers
Turning Point Centers is a dually licensed, nationally accredited, local leader in Substance Abuse and Mental Health treatment since 2007 with treatment locations throughout Salt Lake County and Davis County. As a contracted, in-network provider we offer a full continuum of care leveraging best practices and evidence-based modalities to deliver high quality, patient-centered treatment. Our model includes CBT, DBT, MI, and EMDR to effectively engage patients with an outcomes-oriented approach.
Turning Point Centers values collaboration and provides a supportive environment with an interdisciplinary approach to client care. More can be found about our methods and company at www.turningpointcenters.com
Competitive Pay and Benefits include:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, vison, and dental insurance
- Prescription drug plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more
Salary: 65,000-70,000 annually
Location: 5 RTC Locations (Sandy & Millcreek)
Schedule: Friday-Monday
Responsibilities:
The following job description is not inclusive of all job responsibilities:
- Partner with the Director of Operations, Executive Director, HR, Admissions, Clinical, Medical, and other department leaders to ensure effective operations and continuity of care across all residential treatment programs.
- Maintain consistent staffing, communication, accountability, and operational standards across all RTC locations.
- Take ownership of onboarding, training, coaching, supervising and developing the Behavioral Health Associate staff including managing staffing schedules, coordinate shift coverage, and respond to call-offs, vacancies, and staffing emergencies.
- Provide ongoing performance management, corrective action, accountability, and staff support.
- Serve as the primary operational leader during assigned weekend hours and respond to operational issues, incidents, and escalations.
- Oversee facility operations, including supply management, ordering, inventory control, transportation coordination, equipment functionality, vendor support, and general operational readiness.
- Identify and resolve operational issues related to facilities, technology, safety, maintenance, and day-to-day program needs.
- Ensure residential programs maintain a safe, organized, compliant, and therapeutic environment.
- Oversee compliance with company policies, medication management procedures, safety standards, documentation requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Ensure staff maintain required certifications, training, and compliance standards.
- Conduct operational audits, facility inspections, and quality assurance reviews to ensure program compliance and operational excellence.
- Review and ensure timely completion of incident reports, documentation, and required operational records.
- Maintain effective communication between departments and provide regular updates regarding staffing, operational concerns, and program needs.
- Travel between locations as needed to provide leadership, operational oversight, and staff support.
- Maintain a valid driver's license, pass all required background screenings, and adhere to Department of Human Services standards and the company Code of Conduct.
- Manage 12-15 direct reports including regularly scheduled coaching sessions, training, hiring, and disciplinary actions as needed
Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass a Department of Human Services background check.
- Progressively increased manager/leadership experience
- 2+ years of people management experience.
- Minimum 3 year experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, healthcare, or residential services.
- Experience in logistics, schedules, staffing, or operational workflows.
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions and work independently.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment requiring frequent operational decision-making.
Preferred
- Proficiency coordinating staffing, scheduling, or multi-site operations.
- Knowledge of behavioral health treatment environments and regulatory requirements.
Why Join Turning Point Centers?
We're proud of the team we've built. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, respect, and support. We work hard, have fun, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day. Many of our employees stay for years because they feel valued, supported, and part of something meaningful. We are looking for those who want to join a high-performing team that cares deeply about both its clients and its people.
Job Type: Full-time
TURNPT
TURNING POINT CENTERS
Assistant Operations Director
Sandy, Utah
Added 1d ago11-50 employees
Job functions:
$65k - $70k/yr
High school diploma or GED
Job Description
Overview:
The Assistant Operations Director serves as a key member of the operations team and is responsible for managing weekend staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, and ensuring exceptional communication across all departments. This position works closely with the Operations team, Admissions, Clinical, and Medical to ensure facilities are properly staffed, operational and reporting needs are met, and clients receive high-quality care.
This role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable working as a team and independently, coaching staff, holding employees accountable, solving complex staffing challenges, and responding to evolving operational needs. Success in this position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively communicate and manage people and processes in a dynamic treatment environment.
About Turning Point Centers
Turning Point Centers is a dually licensed, nationally accredited, local leader in Substance Abuse and Mental Health treatment since 2007 with treatment locations throughout Salt Lake County and Davis County. As a contracted, in-network provider we offer a full continuum of care leveraging best practices and evidence-based modalities to deliver high quality, patient-centered treatment. Our model includes CBT, DBT, MI, and EMDR to effectively engage patients with an outcomes-oriented approach.
Turning Point Centers values collaboration and provides a supportive environment with an interdisciplinary approach to client care. More can be found about our methods and company at www.turningpointcenters.com
Competitive Pay and Benefits include:
Location: 5 RTC Locations (Sandy & Millcreek)
Schedule: Friday-Monday
Responsibilities:
We're proud of the team we've built. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, respect, and support. We work hard, have fun, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day. Many of our employees stay for years because they feel valued, supported, and part of something meaningful. We are looking for those who want to join a high-performing team that cares deeply about both its clients and its people.
Job Type: Full-time
TURNPT
Position – Assistant Operations Director
The Assistant Operations Director serves as a key member of the operations team and is responsible for managing weekend staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, and ensuring exceptional communication across all departments. This position works closely with the Operations team, Admissions, Clinical, and Medical to ensure facilities are properly staffed, operational and reporting needs are met, and clients receive high-quality care.
This role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable working as a team and independently, coaching staff, holding employees accountable, solving complex staffing challenges, and responding to evolving operational needs. Success in this position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively communicate and manage people and processes in a dynamic treatment environment.
About Turning Point Centers
Turning Point Centers is a dually licensed, nationally accredited, local leader in Substance Abuse and Mental Health treatment since 2007 with treatment locations throughout Salt Lake County and Davis County. As a contracted, in-network provider we offer a full continuum of care leveraging best practices and evidence-based modalities to deliver high quality, patient-centered treatment. Our model includes CBT, DBT, MI, and EMDR to effectively engage patients with an outcomes-oriented approach.
Turning Point Centers values collaboration and provides a supportive environment with an interdisciplinary approach to client care. More can be found about our methods and company at www.turningpointcenters.com
Competitive Pay and Benefits include:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, vison, and dental insurance
- Prescription drug plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more
Salary: 65,000-70,000 annually
Location: 5 RTC Locations (Sandy & Millcreek)
Schedule: Friday-Monday
Responsibilities:
The following job description is not inclusive of all job responsibilities:
- Partner with the Director of Operations, Executive Director, HR, Admissions, Clinical, Medical, and other department leaders to ensure effective operations and continuity of care across all residential treatment programs.
- Maintain consistent staffing, communication, accountability, and operational standards across all RTC locations.
- Take ownership of onboarding, training, coaching, supervising and developing the Behavioral Health Associate staff including managing staffing schedules, coordinate shift coverage, and respond to call-offs, vacancies, and staffing emergencies.
- Provide ongoing performance management, corrective action, accountability, and staff support.
- Serve as the primary operational leader during assigned weekend hours and respond to operational issues, incidents, and escalations.
- Oversee facility operations, including supply management, ordering, inventory control, transportation coordination, equipment functionality, vendor support, and general operational readiness.
- Identify and resolve operational issues related to facilities, technology, safety, maintenance, and day-to-day program needs.
- Ensure residential programs maintain a safe, organized, compliant, and therapeutic environment.
- Oversee compliance with company policies, medication management procedures, safety standards, documentation requirements, and regulatory expectations.
- Ensure staff maintain required certifications, training, and compliance standards.
- Conduct operational audits, facility inspections, and quality assurance reviews to ensure program compliance and operational excellence.
- Review and ensure timely completion of incident reports, documentation, and required operational records.
- Maintain effective communication between departments and provide regular updates regarding staffing, operational concerns, and program needs.
- Travel between locations as needed to provide leadership, operational oversight, and staff support.
- Maintain a valid driver's license, pass all required background screenings, and adhere to Department of Human Services standards and the company Code of Conduct.
- Manage 12-15 direct reports including regularly scheduled coaching sessions, training, hiring, and disciplinary actions as needed
Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass a Department of Human Services background check.
- Progressively increased manager/leadership experience
- 2+ years of people management experience.
- Minimum 3 year experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, healthcare, or residential services.
- Experience in logistics, schedules, staffing, or operational workflows.
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions and work independently.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment requiring frequent operational decision-making.
Preferred
- Proficiency coordinating staffing, scheduling, or multi-site operations.
- Knowledge of behavioral health treatment environments and regulatory requirements.
Why Join Turning Point Centers?
We're proud of the team we've built. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, respect, and support. We work hard, have fun, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day. Many of our employees stay for years because they feel valued, supported, and part of something meaningful. We are looking for those who want to join a high-performing team that cares deeply about both its clients and its people.
Job Type: Full-time
TURNPT
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Find COO Jobs in UtahCOO Jobs by City in Utah
Where Utah roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Salt Lake City
5 jobsSaint George
2 jobsOrem
1 jobLogan
1 jobOgden
1 jobProvo
1 jobSandy
1 jobMurray
1 jobPark City
1 jobCOO Job Market in Utah
A snapshot from current Utah openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in COO jobs across Utah.
- 10 or more years of progressive leadership experience culminating in VP or C-suite operations roles
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field required
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams of 50 or more employees across multiple departments
- Proven ability to develop and execute operational strategy aligned with company revenue and growth targets
- Experience with financial planning, budgeting, and P&L oversight at the business unit or enterprise level
- MBA or advanced degree preferred, particularly for roles within Utah's technology and healthcare sectors
COO Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a coo in Utah?
The path to a coo role in Utah follows a leadership progression rather than a state-issued license, as the position carries no Utah-specific credentialing requirement. Employers consistently expect a bachelor's degree in business or a related field, often supplemented by an MBA. Most candidates build toward the role through VP-level positions in operations, finance, or product at Utah's technology, healthcare, or financial services companies before stepping into a chief operating role.
Which companies hire coos in Utah?
Employers hiring coos in Utah right now include SoFi, SALOMON, and BoxHouse, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Utah's concentration of tech headquarters, large health systems, and growing fintech companies creates steady demand for experienced operations executives across both established enterprises and high-growth organizations.
Which Utah cities have the most coo jobs?
Salt Lake City, Saint George, and Utah account for the largest share of coo openings in Utah. Salt Lake City anchors demand as the state's commercial and healthcare hub, while Provo-Orem draws heavily from the tech-dense Silicon Slopes corridor, and Ogden's manufacturing and logistics base supports operations leadership roles tied to its established industrial employers.
Are there remote coo jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're relatively limited. A coo role is inherently hands-on, requiring direct oversight of people, processes, and culture, which keeps most positions tied to a physical office. About 67% of coo openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, skewing toward companies in software, fintech, and digital services where operations can be managed across distributed teams.
How can I get hired as a coo in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building a director or VP-level record in a single operational function first. In Utah, roles such as director of operations, VP of people, or head of finance at growth-stage companies in the Silicon Slopes corridor frequently serve as stepping stones. Large employers like Intermountain Health and Adobe offer structured leadership development programs that can accelerate the trajectory. A completed MBA from the University of Utah or Brigham Young University strengthens candidacy significantly for candidates without a full decade of operations leadership behind them.
Where can I find and apply to coo jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to coo jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your background and target industry, and apply directly through each listing.
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