Remote COO Jobs

Remote COO jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like technology, healthcare, and fintech, at remote-first startups and distributed scale-ups that need operational leadership without a physical headquarters. Employers hiring remotely right now include World Business Lenders, Watson Institute, and DataAnnotation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles259+
Top employerWorld Business Lenders
Top industryEducation
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring100+

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ChowNow
Senior Director, GTM Revenue Operations
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Senior Director, GTM Revenue Operations
ChowNow
Remote
Customer Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Remote (US)
501-1,000

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Bon Secours Mercy Health
Director, Ambulatory Revenue Cycle Operations
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Bon Secours Mercy Health
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Director, Ambulatory Revenue Cycle Operations
Bon Secours Mercy Health
Ohio
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$120k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree in business
10,000+

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Intermountain Health
Senior Director Revenue Cycle Operations
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Intermountain Health
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Senior Director Revenue Cycle Operations
Intermountain Health
Salt Lake City, Utah
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$78.66 - $121.47/hr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
10,000+

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Sentara
Program Director – Cyber Execution & Operations
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Sentara
Added 3d ago
Program Director – Cyber Execution & Operations
Sentara
Norfolk, Virginia
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
$117k.6 - $217k.59/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Director Clinical Operations
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Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Added 3d ago
Director Clinical Operations
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$177k - $278k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Remote COO Job Market

Who's Hiring

World Business Lenders
World Business Lenders6 open roles
Watson Institute
Watson Institute5 open roles
DataAnnotation
DataAnnotation4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Retail
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Insurance
  • Sports & Recreation

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote COO jobs.

  • 10 or more years of progressive operational leadership experience
  • Demonstrated P&L ownership across a full business unit or company
  • Experience scaling teams and building cross-functional processes
  • Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
  • Proven ability to translate strategy into executable operational plans
  • Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Tips for Your Remote COO Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote coo openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Remote roles at distributed companies often close fast once word spreads internally, so applying early matters.

Show async leadership in your materials

Remote coo candidates win interviews by demonstrating how they have led distributed teams through written communication, documented processes, and structured check-ins. Highlight specific examples in your resume where async leadership drove a measurable operational outcome.

Build a portfolio of remote operational wins

Remote employers want proof you can run operations without physical presence. Document the systems, workflows, and cross-functional processes you have built, including how they performed after you handed them off. Concrete artifacts like frameworks, playbooks, or org design work are more persuasive than job titles.

Target remote-first companies specifically

Companies that were built as remote-first organizations hire coos with a different mindset than companies that converted to remote after the fact. Prioritize firms whose entire operating model assumes distributed teams, because those roles are designed for remote leadership from the start.

Remote COO Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote coo job?

Remote coo roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong async communication, documented operational results, and the ability to lead distributed teams without in-person oversight. Remote-first companies and VC-backed startups do most of the hiring here. What sets candidates apart is a clear record of building systems and processes that kept organizations running without constant hands-on management, along with comfort using async tools to align cross-functional teams.

Which companies hire remote coos?

Companies hiring remote coos right now include World Business Lenders, Watson Institute, and DataAnnotation, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote coo roles are most common at remote-first technology firms, distributed SaaS companies, and growth-stage startups where operational leadership needs to function across multiple time zones and locations.

Can you get a remote coo job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level coo roles are rare because remote work demands strong self-direction from day one, with no manager nearby to course-correct. Early paths include director-level or VP of Operations roles at small remote-first startups that promote quickly, or fractional coo work where you prove operational impact on a project basis. Showing documented results from leading distributed teams or building processes remotely opens doors faster than titles alone.

Do you need a degree for remote coo jobs?

Not always. Remote employers hiring coos weigh demonstrated operational leadership, the ability to build and run distributed teams, and measurable business outcomes far more heavily than a specific degree. A strong track of scaling operations, managing cross-functional remote teams, and driving efficiency across an organization will carry more weight with most remote-first companies than educational credentials alone.

Which industries hire the most remote coos?

Remote coo roles concentrate in Education, Retail, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire coos remotely because their teams are built across multiple locations from the start, making distributed operational leadership a core business need rather than an exception.

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