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Chief Operations Manager Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Operations Manager

Littleton, CO · On-site

$59 - $72/hr

Reporting directly to and working closely with the CEO, the Operations Manager will help further the mission of the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming by managing the daily operations of the ...

EOC Operations Chief

Denver, CO · On-site

$55.10 - $75.77/hr

AC Disaster Consulting, LLC is seeking an Operations Section Chief for emergency management roles onsite at designated Colorado Emergency Operations Centers. This position requires coordination among ...

Chief Executive Officer Department: Operations FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: $125,000 per year Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Summary of Responsibilities The Operations Manager ...

The Executive Operations Manager serves as a trusted strategic and operational partner to the President & CEO. This position combines sophisticated executive operations support with Board governance ...

Operations Manager

Loveland, CO · On-site

$73K - $80K/yr

The Operations Manager will partner with the President and Chief of Staff. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record of effective communication and managing competing priorities. This ...

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How much do chief operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief operations manager in Colorado is $66,725.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,100.00 and $81,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chief operations manager?

Chief Operations Managers are senior executives responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of an organization. They ensure that business processes run efficiently and align with the company's strategic goals. Their duties often include managing operational budgets, supervising department heads, implementing policies, and improving productivity. Chief Operations Managers play a critical role in streamlining workflow and supporting the overall success of the organization.

How does a chief operations manager typically collaborate with other executive leaders to drive organizational success?

A Chief Operations Manager (COM) works closely with other executive leaders, such as the CEO, CFO, and department heads, to align operational strategies with overall business goals. This collaboration often involves regular strategy meetings, cross-functional project management, and the integration of feedback from various departments to optimize efficiency. The COM is responsible for ensuring that operational initiatives support both short-term objectives and long-term growth, often serving as a bridge between upper management and frontline teams. Building strong working relationships and maintaining transparent communication are key to driving successful outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief operations manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Operations Manager, you need strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills, typically backed by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration or a related field. Familiarity with ERP systems, project management software, and certifications like PMP or Six Sigma are highly valued. Outstanding soft skills include problem-solving, communication, and adaptability for managing teams and cross-functional projects. These skills ensure efficient operations, drive organizational growth, and support effective decision-making at the executive level.

What does a chief operations manager do?

A chief operations manager oversees an organization’s daily operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across departments. They develop policies, manage budgets, coordinate teams, and implement strategic plans to meet company goals, often requiring strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

What are the most commonly searched types of Chief Operations jobs in Colorado?

The most popular types of Chief Operations jobs in Colorado are:

What cities in Colorado are hiring for Chief Operations Manager jobs?

Cities in Colorado with the most Chief Operations Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Chief Operations Manager job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,725 per year, or $32.1 per hour.

Chief Operations Officer Behavioral Health

HCA HealthOne

Denver, CO • On-site

$154K - $254K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop short and long-term management and organization plans for behavioral health services.

  • Oversee the development and revision of personnel practices, policies, and medical staff relations.

  • Review and approve financial reports, budgets, contracts, and major expenditures related to the service line.


Job description

This position is incentive eligible.
Salary Estimate: $154980.80 - $254800.00 / year
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Chief Operations Officer for Behavioral Health Services? At HCA HealthOne, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Chief Operations Officer provides leadership and directs the overall operation of the hospital’s behavioral health services consistent with policies and objectives of the hospital and its advisory or Governing Board. In this regard, COO Behavioral Health Services plans, organizes, applies, directs, controls and evaluates all resources (human resources, facilities, equipment, capital and similar resources) at the behavioral health facility. The service line COO uses a variety of resources to generate measurable returns to benefit the company, the community, the physician and most of all, the patient.

What you will do in this role:

  • Develop short and long range management and organization plans to define responsibilities and business activities consistent with hospital goals and objectives.
  • Develop systems to integrate behavioral health services within the medicine systems of care.
  • Develop annual Management Plan for the Service Line.
  • Provide administrative direction for the recruitment, employment, development and termination of all service-line employees.
  • Negotiate professional service contracts.
  • Oversee the development and revision of personnel practices and policies for the service line.
  • Maintain primary responsibility for medical staff relations and development both inside and outside the hospital.
  • Act as liaison between the hospital advisory or Governing Board, the medical staff and the service line.
  • Establish and attend meetings to provide pertinent information related to the hospital operations and the provisions of quality health care.
  • Prepare and present operational and financial reports as required in regularly scheduled meetings and committees, as well as for the Hospital CEO and leadership team.
  • Interpret public policy, economic developments and public opinion in meeting organizational goals.
  • Participate in hospital associations and health care professional organizations.
  • Work with the CFO’s office and related financial operations to ensure realization of fiscal business plan.
  • Review and approve all financial reports, budgets, managed care contracts and major expenditures.
  • Direct, establish, review and adjust charges for services.
  • Maintain service line accreditation and licensure standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, Medicare, Medicaid, state licensure and regulatory agencies and similar organizations.
  • Maintain high quality in the hospital operation by coordinating the hospital personnel in connection with the loss control, quality improvement and quality assurance programs and such other quality control programs as may be established.
  • Serve as primary representative to a third-parties such as examiners and planning agencies
  • Develop relationships and affiliations, which promote the success of public mental health in the surrounding communities.
  • Responsible for local, regional and state coordination with other human service agencies as clinically or administratively needed.
  • Serve on local community behavioral health boards.

Qualifications you will need:

  • Master's degree is required
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare administration and management or related field is required
Benefits

HCA HealthOne, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare (Corporate), based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education and career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Chief Operations Officer opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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