Chief Operating Officer

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) provides executive leadership and oversight of OCP's operations, translating organizational strategy into effective operational plans, priorities, and results. As a key member of the Publishers Leadership Team (PLT), the COO partners with the CEO and other senior leaders to develop, implement, and monitor OCP's strategic and operational plans.

What You Will Do

The COO ensures that day-to-day operations are effective, efficient, and aligned with OCP's mission, vision, and strategic goals. Success will be measured by the COO's ability to strengthen financial and operational performance; engage and develop people; advance technology, processes, security, and data governance; and enable sustainable business growth.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is an opportunity for a collaborative, mission-driven leader to make a meaningful enterprise-wide impact while fostering a culture grounded in humility, empathy, passion, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of seven to ten years of progressive senior leadership experience, including significant executive-level responsibility, with demonstrated success managing multiple operational areas such as IT, Finance, HR, and Business Services.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate diverse teams while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Strategic Acumen: Strong strategic planning and implementation skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate vision into action and results.
• Financial Expertise: Advanced experience in preparing, managing, and analyzing operating and capital budgets; strong fiscal management skills.
• Executive-level analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills: Ability to identify challenges, analyze data, and develop effective solutions to improve operations.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities; adept at interacting with employees at all levels and external stakeholders.
• Board and Executive Communication: Demonstrated experience presenting complex operational and financial information to executive leadership and governing boards and committees.
• Technology Proficiency: Working knowledge of emerging technologies and systems that enhance operational efficiency, including AI tools, data reporting, and IT security.
• Mission Alignment: Commitment to OCP's mission, vision, and values.
• Work Location: Ability to work at OCP's Lake Oswego, Oregon headquarters an average of three days per week.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with zero deductible and 90 percent premium coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Dental, vision, flexible spending, and life/long-term disability plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off accruals and 12-14 paid holidays annually