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Chief Operating Officer roles in New Hampshire draw on the state's strengths in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and financial services, with employers like BAE Systems in Nashua, Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, and Fidelity Investments in Merrimack among the larger organizations operating at the executive level. International candidates pursuing COO positions here typically require H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship.
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Director of Operations & Strategy
September 10, 2026
Position Overview
Monadnock United Way (MUW) is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as Director of Operations & Strategy. This role serves as the organization's primary internal integrator, ensuring that people, systems, projects, finances, community investments, and strategic initiatives work together in support of MUW's mission and strategic goals.
The Director of Operations & Strategy helps transform ideas into action by building the systems, plans, partnerships, and accountability structures necessary for successful implementation.
As a key member of the Leadership Team and trusted thought partner to the President, this individual serves as MUW's primary internal leader and coordinator of day-to-day operations. Working closely with staff, consultants, and community partners, they help ensure organizational priorities are translated into action and that projects, initiatives, and operations move forward effectively. The Director provides leadership, coaching, and support to assigned staff while serving as a primary resource for resolving operational challenges and supporting organizational success.
The successful candidate enjoys bringing clarity to complexity, balancing strategy with execution, and helping people work together effectively toward goals. They are equally comfortable discussing a new program concept, developing a budget, creating a business plan, improving a process, facilitating a project team, or helping staff navigate change.
Reports To
This role reports to the President and plays a central role in enabling the President to focus on fundraising, community leadership, board engagement, and organizational vision.
Supervises
- Senior Operations Specialist
- Housing Program Manager
- Internship Program Manager
- Future grant-funded and operational staff as assigned
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to the President and Leadership Team.
- Help translate organizational goals and strategic priorities into actionable plans.
- Lead implementation and monitoring of MUW's strategic plan and annual workplans.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen effectiveness, improve alignment, and support future growth.
- Facilitate planning, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Create clarity, accountability, and alignment across teams, projects, and organizational priorities.
- Provide supervision, coaching, and performance support for assigned staff.
Operations & Organizational Systems
- Lead development of organizational systems, workflows, Standard Operating Procedures and accountability structures for team success.
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for day-to-day operational issues and support staff in resolving challenges related to projects, systems, technology, facilities, and organizational processes.
- Ensure staff have the tools, resources, and systems needed to work effectively.
- Promote operational consistency while maintaining flexibility and innovation.
- Provide leadership and oversight for day-to-day organizational operations, facilities management, and administrative infrastructure.
Financial Operations & Stewardship
- Lead development of the annual operational budgeting and support the teams’ development of fundraising, grant, community investment, and initiative budgets.
- Partner with the President and Resource Development team in monitoring fundraising performance, budget-to-actual results, and resource planning.
- Develop systems that help staff understand, monitor, and manage financial resources responsibly.
- Work closely with MUW's Director of Finance and bookkeeping partner to ensure strong financial stewardship and effective operational processes.
- Support analysis that informs organizational decision-making and long-term sustainability.
Resource Stewardship of Grants
- Supervise grant-funded staff and provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to support successful program delivery and sustainability.
- Develop systems that promote grant compliance, effective reporting, responsible stewardship of resources, and achievement of funded outcomes.
- Monitor grant performance, budgets, and reporting requirements.
New Initiatives & Organizational Growth
- Lead assessment and planning for new programs, partnerships, grants, fiscal sponsorships, and community initiatives.
- Build organizational capacity by coaching staff in business planning, program development, implementation, budgeting, and sustainability for new opportunities.
- Support innovation while ensuring initiatives are feasible, sustainable, and aligned with MUW's mission and strategic priorities.
Team Development, Culture & Human Resources
- Oversee organizational human resource systems including hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee development, and staff engagement.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and success.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate is:
- A systems thinker who enjoys connecting people, ideas, and resources.
- A strategic and practical problem solver who can balance long-term vision with day-to-day execution.
- A collaborative leader who builds trust and helps others succeed.
- Comfortable with change, ambiguity, and organizational growth.
- Financially savvy and able to connect budgets, operations, programs, and strategy.
- A people-centered leader who enjoys coaching, developing staff, and strengthening organizational capacity.
- Organized and detail-oriented while remaining focused on the big picture.
- Committed to continuous improvement and mission-driven work.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit management, operations, finance, strategy, program leadership, or related fields.
- Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and mission-driven leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement systems, processes, and operational improvements.
- Strong experience in budgeting, grant management, organizational planning, and financial stewardship.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
- Experience supervising staff and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong analytical, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Competencies for Director Level MR6
The Director must model the following competencies:
- Manages/Oversees a set of inter-related programming or a specific division of the organization.
- Develops positive, strategic relationships as spokesperson of MUW in the community.
- Works as a team with other directors and the president to vision and implement integrated strategic initiatives.
- Develops and establishes comprehensive strategies to further the mission.
- Analyzes research, data and reports for strategic growth and forecasting.
- Responsibility in partnering with and reporting to full board.
- Provides visionary leadership in decision-making, shaping departmental and organizational strategies.
- Has direct reports.
- Develops board leadership skills.
MUW Vision, Mission and Values
The Director models and supports the values of the organization:
Our Vision
A United community where all are cared for and thriving.
Our Mission
Monadnock United Way is dedicated to improving lives by mobilizing diverse partners and investing in programs and people to create long-lasting, measurable change.
Our Values
- Collaborative: We arrive as equal partners, committed to doing good, especially when it’s hard.
- Transparent: We are truthful and honest with ourselves and with the community.
- Sustainable: We choose paths that strengthen our community now and into the future.
- Respectful: We are considerate of others’ opinion, position, background, and experience.
- Trust: We center our relationships and actions on openness and honesty. It is the lens for all we do.
Success in This Role
Success will be evident when:
- The President can focus primarily on fundraising, donor cultivation, board engagement, and community leadership.
- Staff have clarity regarding priorities, budgets, systems, and accountability.
- Financial, data, fundraising, grant, and operational systems function together effectively.
- New initiatives launch with clear business plans, budgets, systems, and sustainability strategies.
- Strategic priorities are implemented consistently across the organization.
- Organizational knowledge is embedded in systems rather than dependent on individual staff members.
- MUW can pursue growth opportunities with confidence in its operational capacity to deliver results.
Physical Demands
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Use of standard office equipment (copier, fax, computer, telephone, etc.).
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods in a stationary position at a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Salary Range
$80,000 - $83,000, full-time-equivalent at 37.5 hours per week with full benefits package.
Benefits
MUW is a family-friendly workplace. In addition to a 7.5 hour workday, MUW’s full-time benefits package includes a hybrid work environment with flexible hours to honor work/life balance, Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, health insurance, retirement plan with match, family leave policy, and disability insurance.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to careers@muw.org.
No phone calls, please.
MUW is committed to being a model of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to promote an inclusive culture where diversity is valued by everyone. Read our policy at: https://www.muw.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-policy.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Years of experience
- 5 - 10 years of experience
Salary range
- $80,000 - $83,000 per year
Required languages
- English
Description
Director of Operations & Strategy
September 10, 2026
Position Overview
Monadnock United Way (MUW) is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as Director of Operations & Strategy. This role serves as the organization's primary internal integrator, ensuring that people, systems, projects, finances, community investments, and strategic initiatives work together in support of MUW's mission and strategic goals.
The Director of Operations & Strategy helps transform ideas into action by building the systems, plans, partnerships, and accountability structures necessary for successful implementation.
As a key member of the Leadership Team and trusted thought partner to the President, this individual serves as MUW's primary internal leader and coordinator of day-to-day operations. Working closely with staff, consultants, and community partners, they help ensure organizational priorities are translated into action and that projects, initiatives, and operations move forward effectively. The Director provides leadership, coaching, and support to assigned staff while serving as a primary resource for resolving operational challenges and supporting organizational success.
The successful candidate enjoys bringing clarity to complexity, balancing strategy with execution, and helping people work together effectively toward goals. They are equally comfortable discussing a new program concept, developing a budget, creating a business plan, improving a process, facilitating a project team, or helping staff navigate change.
Reports To
This role reports to the President and plays a central role in enabling the President to focus on fundraising, community leadership, board engagement, and organizational vision.
Supervises
- Senior Operations Specialist
- Housing Program Manager
- Internship Program Manager
- Future grant-funded and operational staff as assigned
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to the President and Leadership Team.
- Help translate organizational goals and strategic priorities into actionable plans.
- Lead implementation and monitoring of MUW's strategic plan and annual workplans.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen effectiveness, improve alignment, and support future growth.
- Facilitate planning, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Create clarity, accountability, and alignment across teams, projects, and organizational priorities.
- Provide supervision, coaching, and performance support for assigned staff.
Operations & Organizational Systems
- Lead development of organizational systems, workflows, Standard Operating Procedures and accountability structures for team success.
- Serve as the primary point of escalation for day-to-day operational issues and support staff in resolving challenges related to projects, systems, technology, facilities, and organizational processes.
- Ensure staff have the tools, resources, and systems needed to work effectively.
- Promote operational consistency while maintaining flexibility and innovation.
- Provide leadership and oversight for day-to-day organizational operations, facilities management, and administrative infrastructure.
Financial Operations & Stewardship
- Lead development of the annual operational budgeting and support the teams’ development of fundraising, grant, community investment, and initiative budgets.
- Partner with the President and Resource Development team in monitoring fundraising performance, budget-to-actual results, and resource planning.
- Develop systems that help staff understand, monitor, and manage financial resources responsibly.
- Work closely with MUW's Director of Finance and bookkeeping partner to ensure strong financial stewardship and effective operational processes.
- Support analysis that informs organizational decision-making and long-term sustainability.
Resource Stewardship of Grants
- Supervise grant-funded staff and provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to support successful program delivery and sustainability.
- Develop systems that promote grant compliance, effective reporting, responsible stewardship of resources, and achievement of funded outcomes.
- Monitor grant performance, budgets, and reporting requirements.
New Initiatives & Organizational Growth
- Lead assessment and planning for new programs, partnerships, grants, fiscal sponsorships, and community initiatives.
- Build organizational capacity by coaching staff in business planning, program development, implementation, budgeting, and sustainability for new opportunities.
- Support innovation while ensuring initiatives are feasible, sustainable, and aligned with MUW's mission and strategic priorities.
Team Development, Culture & Human Resources
- Oversee organizational human resource systems including hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee development, and staff engagement.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and success.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate is:
- A systems thinker who enjoys connecting people, ideas, and resources.
- A strategic and practical problem solver who can balance long-term vision with day-to-day execution.
- A collaborative leader who builds trust and helps others succeed.
- Comfortable with change, ambiguity, and organizational growth.
- Financially savvy and able to connect budgets, operations, programs, and strategy.
- A people-centered leader who enjoys coaching, developing staff, and strengthening organizational capacity.
- Organized and detail-oriented while remaining focused on the big picture.
- Committed to continuous improvement and mission-driven work.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit management, operations, finance, strategy, program leadership, or related fields.
- Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and mission-driven leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement systems, processes, and operational improvements.
- Strong experience in budgeting, grant management, organizational planning, and financial stewardship.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
- Experience supervising staff and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong analytical, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Competencies for Director Level MR6
The Director must model the following competencies:
- Manages/Oversees a set of inter-related programming or a specific division of the organization.
- Develops positive, strategic relationships as spokesperson of MUW in the community.
- Works as a team with other directors and the president to vision and implement integrated strategic initiatives.
- Develops and establishes comprehensive strategies to further the mission.
- Analyzes research, data and reports for strategic growth and forecasting.
- Responsibility in partnering with and reporting to full board.
- Provides visionary leadership in decision-making, shaping departmental and organizational strategies.
- Has direct reports.
- Develops board leadership skills.
MUW Vision, Mission and Values
The Director models and supports the values of the organization:
Our Vision
A United community where all are cared for and thriving.
Our Mission
Monadnock United Way is dedicated to improving lives by mobilizing diverse partners and investing in programs and people to create long-lasting, measurable change.
Our Values
- Collaborative: We arrive as equal partners, committed to doing good, especially when it’s hard.
- Transparent: We are truthful and honest with ourselves and with the community.
- Sustainable: We choose paths that strengthen our community now and into the future.
- Respectful: We are considerate of others’ opinion, position, background, and experience.
- Trust: We center our relationships and actions on openness and honesty. It is the lens for all we do.
Success in This Role
Success will be evident when:
- The President can focus primarily on fundraising, donor cultivation, board engagement, and community leadership.
- Staff have clarity regarding priorities, budgets, systems, and accountability.
- Financial, data, fundraising, grant, and operational systems function together effectively.
- New initiatives launch with clear business plans, budgets, systems, and sustainability strategies.
- Strategic priorities are implemented consistently across the organization.
- Organizational knowledge is embedded in systems rather than dependent on individual staff members.
- MUW can pursue growth opportunities with confidence in its operational capacity to deliver results.
Physical Demands
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Use of standard office equipment (copier, fax, computer, telephone, etc.).
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods in a stationary position at a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
Salary Range
$80,000 - $83,000, full-time-equivalent at 37.5 hours per week with full benefits package.
Benefits
MUW is a family-friendly workplace. In addition to a 7.5 hour workday, MUW’s full-time benefits package includes a hybrid work environment with flexible hours to honor work/life balance, Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, health insurance, retirement plan with match, family leave policy, and disability insurance.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to careers@muw.org.
No phone calls, please.
MUW is committed to being a model of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to promote an inclusive culture where diversity is valued by everyone. Read our policy at: https://www.muw.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-policy.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Years of experience
- 5 - 10 years of experience
Salary range
- $80,000 - $83,000 per year
Required languages
- English
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Which companies sponsor visas for COOs in New Hampshire?
Larger New Hampshire employers with established HR and legal infrastructure are most likely to sponsor executive-level visas. Organizations like BAE Systems, Dartmouth Health, Fidelity Investments, and Segra International have histories of sponsoring senior professionals. Smaller manufacturers and tech firms in the Nashua and Manchester corridors also hire internationally at the COO level, though sponsorship capacity varies significantly by company size and internal immigration resources.
Which visa types are most common for COO roles in New Hampshire?
The H-1B is the most common sponsorship pathway for COO roles, provided the position requires a specialized degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or engineering. Executives with extraordinary ability may qualify for the O-1A, which has no annual cap and no lottery. Candidates from Canada or Mexico may be eligible for TN visa status under the USMCA if the role aligns with a qualifying professional category.
Which cities in New Hampshire have the most COO sponsorship jobs?
Nashua and Manchester are the most active hiring markets for senior operations executives in New Hampshire, driven by concentrations of defense contractors, technology firms, and financial services companies. Portsmouth has a growing cluster of healthcare and maritime-adjacent businesses. Lebanon, home to Dartmouth Health, is notable for COO-level opportunities in healthcare operations. These cities account for the majority of executive-level international hiring activity in the state.
How to find coo visa sponsorship jobs in New Hampshire?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship, making it one of the most direct ways to find COO roles in New Hampshire that include sponsorship. You can filter by state and role to surface employers actively open to sponsoring executive candidates. Given the seniority of COO positions, combining a Migrate Mate job search with targeted outreach to New Hampshire employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services tends to be the most effective approach.
What should international COO candidates know about New Hampshire's hiring environment?
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which influences how employers structure executive compensation packages and can be a relevant factor during offer negotiations. The state's economy is heavily tied to defense manufacturing, healthcare systems, and financial services, meaning COO candidates with operational backgrounds in those sectors are best positioned. Because COO roles are senior and relatively few in number, sponsoring employers typically expect candidates to have demonstrable industry expertise rather than generalist experience.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored coo jobs in New Hampshire?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.