The Opportunity: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Connecticut

Company Overview

A growing founder-led organization with a strong operating history and significant opportunity for continued expansion, leadership development, and long-term value creation.

Position Overview

Partner with ownership to lead day-to-day operations, strengthen organizational infrastructure, and help position the business for its next phase of growth and transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across multiple business functions
• Partner with ownership on growth and execution priorities
• Build, hire, and develop the leadership team
• Improve operating discipline and accountability
• Strengthen systems, processes, and reporting
• Support revenue growth and backlog execution
• Help prepare the organization for long-term transition
• Drive consistency across teams, workflows, and operating practices
• Monitor business performance against goals and budgets
• Identify operational gaps and implement practical improvements
• Support workforce planning, staffing, and team structure
• Improve communication across departments and leadership
• Establish clear performance expectations and follow-through
• Help scale the organization for future growth
• Serve as a steady operational partner to ownership

Qualifications

High-caliber operator with strong leadership instincts, business judgment, and the ability to earn credibility in a founder-led environment. Experience in operationally intensive businesses, military leadership, or lower-middle-market value creation is highly relevant.

Work Environment

On-site leadership role; relocation acceptable.