Group Chief Operating Officer Jobs

Group Chief Operating Officer jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, and technology, with specializations in operational strategy, enterprise transformation, and multi-division oversight, from divisional COO to group-level executive roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles124+
Top stateNew York
Top employerAlvarez & Marsal
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryAgriculture

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Group Product Manager, Gemini for Google Cloud Operations
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Group Product Manager, Gemini for Google Cloud Operations
Google
San Francisco, California
Business Development
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$240k - $333k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Manager, Facilities Performance Group Operations
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Manager, Facilities Performance Group Operations
University of Maryland University College
College Park, Maryland
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
$100k - $120k/yr
Hybrid
CFC Universal Certification
10,000+

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Superintendent, Operations, Military Services Group
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Superintendent, Operations, Military Services Group
American Water
Fort Hood, Texas
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Environmental Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Senior Manager, Group Revenue & Sales Operations
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Senior Manager, Group Revenue & Sales Operations
Museum Of Ice Cream
Orlando, Florida
Business Development
Marketing
Sales
$155k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
201-500

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Senior Manager, Group Revenue & Sales Operations
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Senior Manager, Group Revenue & Sales Operations
Museum Of Ice Cream
Las Vegas, Nevada
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$155k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
201-500

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Group Chief Operating Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Alvarez & Marsal30
  • Intuit4
  • Google3
  • Museum Of Ice Cream3
  • HCLTech2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Waste Management & Environmental Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in group chief operating officer jobs.

  • 15 or more years of progressive operational leadership across multiple business units
  • Demonstrated experience leading P&L management at a group or enterprise level
  • Proven ability to design and implement cross-functional operating models and governance frameworks
  • Experience driving large-scale transformation, restructuring, or post-merger integration programs
  • Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation
  • Advanced degree in business administration, finance, or a related field preferred

Tips for Your Group Chief Operating Officer Job Search

Quantify operational scale on your resume

Group chief operating officer recruiters scan for scope: headcount managed, budget owned, number of business units overseen. Lead each bullet with a concrete operational metric so hiring committees can immediately gauge whether your experience fits a group-level mandate.

Highlight cross-functional integration experience

Group-level roles require you to unify functions like finance, HR, technology, and supply chain under one operating rhythm. Your resume should show specific examples where you built shared processes or governance structures across multiple divisions, not just within one.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists group chief operating officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target companies in structural transition

Group chief operating officer roles open most often when organizations merge, spin off divisions, or shift to a holding-company structure. Search for companies that have recently announced M&A activity or restructuring, since those situations create demand for experienced group-level operators.

Prepare a board-ready operating narrative

Interviews at the group level almost always include a session with the board or C-suite. Develop a concise narrative covering how you have driven operating leverage, managed risk across business units, and improved group-wide performance, expressed in language that resonates with directors, not just operators.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation

At the group COO level, your authority over capital allocation, hiring, and strategic planning varies enormously between companies. Clarify reporting lines, decision rights, and which functions you will own before accepting an offer, since scope determines your ability to deliver on the mandate.

Group Chief Operating Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most group chief operating officers?

Alvarez & Marsal, Intuit, and Google are hiring the most group chief operating officers right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in financial services, diversified healthcare, and technology holding companies.

How many group chief operating officer jobs are remote?

About 71% of group chief operating officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote arrangements are less common at this level than in individual contributor roles. Functions focused on strategy, investor relations, and cross-divisional reporting tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility, while roles that require physical presence across multiple sites remain predominantly on-site.

How do you become a group chief operating officer?

Most group chief operating officers build their path through progressive leadership in operations, finance, or general management, eventually running a full business unit with P&L responsibility. From there, taking on cross-divisional initiatives, participating in M&A integration, and demonstrating that you can align disparate teams around a shared operating model positions you for a group-level mandate. Sponsorship from a board member or CEO is often the final accelerant.

Can you get a group chief operating officer role without prior C-suite experience?

It is uncommon but possible, usually at smaller holding companies or organizations that are elevating a proven divisional leader for the first time. Your best path without a prior C-suite title is to have owned a sizable P&L, led a major transformation, and built relationships with board-level stakeholders who can advocate for your readiness. Executive leadership programs and a strong internal sponsor can close the credibility gap.

What does the group chief operating officer interview process look like?

The process typically runs four to six rounds and includes structured competency interviews with the CEO and CFO, a case study or operational audit exercise where you diagnose a real business challenge, and a board or nomination committee meeting. Some organizations also conduct reference calls with former reports and peers before extending an offer. Expect questions focused on how you have managed competing priorities across business lines and driven measurable operating improvement.

Where can I find and apply to group chief operating officer jobs?

You can find and apply to group chief operating officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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