Chief Operating Officer (COO)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) based in the United States. As Chief Operating Officer, you will provide executive leadership over client delivery and operational performance, helping shape the next stage of growth for a global professional services organization. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will initially drive strategic priorities focused on modernizing the delivery model before assuming broader ownership of client delivery functions. You will oversee delivery operations, practitioner leadership, resource planning, service-line performance, delivery economics, and revenue operations. A central part of your mandate will be building an AI-enabled, globally integrated operating model that improves efficiency, scalability, profitability, and client outcomes. You will work closely with senior leaders across commercial, finance, talent, technology, and transformation functions to align strategy with execution. By developing strong leaders, strengthening operational governance, and expanding global delivery capabilities, you will help create a more agile and resilient organization. This is a high-impact executive opportunity for a transformation-minded leader who can turn ambitious strategic priorities into measurable, sustainable business results.