Chief Operating Officer - Telecom

Chief Operating Officer - Wireless Industry

Company Overview : For over 70 years, Kelly® has excelled in connecting top-tier talent with exceptional employment opportunities.

Our latest offering is with a leading wireless engineering services firm based in Plano, Texas. This forward-thinking firm partners with major wireless service providers, OEMs, wireless infrastructure companies, and enterprise customers, driving lasting performance improvements and helping clients achieve their most ambitious goals.

Job Title : Chief Operating Officer

Location : Plano, TX

About the Role :

As Chief Operating Officer, you will collaborate closely with our visionary CEO to deliver unmatched leadership, strategic vision, and operational excellence.

Your role will be pivotal in steering the company towards becoming a large corporate entity with aspirations of a public listing.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leadership & Strategic Vision : Provide dynamic leadership across the entire organization, aligning with the long-term goal of establishing the firm as a major corporate entity and positioning it for a public offering.
• Operational & Financial Performance : Oversee the company’s financial health and operational efficiency, driving maximum shareholder value.
• Entrepreneurial Approach : Embrace our entrepreneurial spirit, think outside the box, and guide the team through growth challenges, helping staff achieve their professional goals.
• Strategic Planning : Evaluate, enhance, and execute the company's strategic plan, acting as a principal thought leader.
• Market Growth : Spearhead solutions rollout and customer acquisition to accelerate growth.
• P&L Accountability : Take full responsibility for the financial performance of the business.
• Strategy Development : Develop, communicate, and implement the company’s overall strategy and operating plan alongside the CEO.
• Financial Forecasting : Establish and maintain financial forecasts and metrics aligned with Board-approved objectives.
• Market Representation : Actively represent the company to prospective partners / customers, including telecommunications carriers, government entities, corporations, universities, and system integrators.
• Opportunity Evaluation : Assess and capitalize on business opportunities, leveraging the company’s core strengths for long-term revenue growth and profitability.
• Team Building : Evaluate and enhance the organizational structure to support strategic goals, ensuring a strong team is in place.
• CEO Transition : Prepare for a smooth transition to the CEO role over a specified period.
• Performance Accountability : Establish performance accountability systems and reward mechanisms to recognize achievements.
• Board Communication : Communicate risks and opportunities effectively to the Board, leading to actionable decisions and strategies across various domains, including infrastructure, investment, financial structure, and sales / marketing programs.

Qualifications Required :

• Industry Experience : 15+ years of leadership experience in Telecom Industry operations, sales leadership, and compliance roles.
• Proven Record : Demonstrated success in driving sales growth, expanding customer bases, and ensuring compliance.
• Leadership Skills : Exceptional leadership, management, and communication abilities.
• Analytical Acumen : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability : Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Educational Background : Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.

What We Offer :

• Long-Term Impact : Join a pioneering firm poised for significant growth and influence in the telecom sector.
• Leadership Opportunity : A chance to evolve into the CEO role and shape the future of the company.
• Innovative Environment : Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting where innovative thinking is highly valued.
• Strategic Influence : Directly influence the company’s strategic direction and market positioning, driving sustainable growth.

If you’re an executive-level talent passionate about leading a top-tier telecom firm towards unprecedented success, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Help us transform vision into reality and make a lasting impact in the telecom industry.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly

Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges.

We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth.

Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity.

It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world.

Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities.

At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.

Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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