Mid Level Deputy Chief Operating Officer Jobs

Mid level deputy chief operating officer jobs go to professionals ready to own operational workstreams, align cross-functional teams, and move decisions forward with minimal oversight. Hiring runs across Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, with City and County of San Francisco, M.C. Dean, and Howard University competing for deputy chief operating officers at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCity and County of San Francisco
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type67% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Assistant Director, Honor Council & Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator - Emory College of Arts and Sciences
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Assistant Director, Honor Council & Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinator - Emory College of Arts and Sciences
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Development
Creative & Design
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Deputy Chief of Public Affairs and Policy
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Deputy Chief of Public Affairs and Policy
State of Missouri
Missouri
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$107k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Deputy Program Manager
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Deputy Program Manager
Strategic Resources Inc
Washington, District of Columbia
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree in social work
501-1,000

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Deputy Building Inspector - Aviation
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Deputy Building Inspector - Aviation
Colliers Engineering & Design
Los Angeles, California
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$120k - $140k/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Inspector, Deputy Building – Los Angeles, CA
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Inspector, Deputy Building – Los Angeles, CA
CMTS LLC
Los Angeles, California
Consulting & Professional Services
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$152k - $165k/yr
High school diploma or GED

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Mid Level Deputy Chief Operating Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

City and County of San Francisco3 open roles
M.C. Dean2 open roles
Howard University2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Education
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Non-Profit & Social Services
  • Technology & Software

Mid Level Deputy Chief Operating Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level deputy chief operating officer job?

Position yourself by highlighting direct ownership of operational initiatives, not just participation in them. Emphasize moments where you drove process improvements, managed vendor relationships, or coordinated across departments to deliver results. Applications that show measurable impact, such as cost reductions or efficiency gains you led, stand out. Tailor your resume to reflect the scope and complexity of what you personally owned.

Which companies hire mid level deputy chief operating officers?

Companies hiring mid level deputy chief operating officers right now include City and County of San Francisco, M.C. Dean, and Howard University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from mid-size to large organizations that have enough operational complexity to warrant dedicated deputy leadership under a chief operating officer.

Are there remote mid level deputy chief operating officer jobs?

Yes, though many roles at this level still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements given the cross-functional coordination involved. About 33% of mid level deputy chief operating officer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so the options exist if flexibility is a priority in your search.

How do I move up to a mid level deputy chief operating officer role?

Getting to mid level means building a record of owning operational work end to end, not just executing tasks assigned to you. Focus on taking initiative across projects, deepening your knowledge of business operations, and demonstrating that you can coordinate teams and manage competing priorities. Earning trust through consistent delivery and showing measurable impact over time is what creates the foundation for a mid level appointment.

Which industries hire the most mid level deputy chief operating officers?

Mid Level deputy chief operating officer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have layered operational structures and ongoing growth that creates consistent demand for deputy-level leadership to support and extend the reach of senior operations executives.