JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of PPAI, ensuring efficiency, financial stability, and a culture of excellence while overseeing the organization’s ongoing operations and procedures. This executive leadership role requires a strategic and results-driven leader who will be focused on enhancing and optimizing PPAI’s digital footprint, driving and maintaining the organization’s short- and long-term financial stability, creating overall operational efficiencies, and fostering a culture of joy. The COO will work closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to execute strategic initiatives that align with PPAI’s vision, mission, values, and strategic plan and general vision shared by the Board of Directors and CEO.
This role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in financial management, digital transformation, and organizational development, ensuring that PPAI’s teams are empowered, well-trained, and equipped to exceed performance goals.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of executive leadership experience, with strong experience in finance, technology, human resources and operational strategy and a track record of success.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering leadership growth across departments.
• Extensive experience in financial planning, technology transformation, and operational process improvement.
• Deep understanding of digital transformation and how to implement enterprise-wide systems (ERP, CRM, LMS, BI, PMO tools) successfully.
• Strong expertise in strategic planning, performance measurement, and organizational development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Visionary leadership, capable of defining and executing long-term strategies.
• Ability to mentor and develop senior leaders, ensuring teams operate at peak effectiveness.
• Exceptional financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and revenue optimization.
• Strong understanding of enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and system integration best practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• High adaptability, able to lead through change and drive transformation initiatives.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Corporate experience required and that within a member-based association or nonprofit organization, preferred.
• MBA, relevant advanced degree or equivalent previous experience.
• Certifications in finance, technology and/or leadership development (e.g., CPA, PMP, Six Sigma).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office environment
• Trade show floor or event venues
• Temperature controlled environment
• Travel: Must be able to travel (approximately 30%)
  PPAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
  Apply to: apply@ppai.org
  Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of HubSpot or Similar program experience do you currently have?
• Travel is required for this position, are you willing to travel?
• What pay range are you seeking?
• Have you completed the following level of education: Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree?
• How many years of executive leadership experience do you have?
• How many years of experience do you have in strategic planning, performance measurement, and organizational development?
• How many years of experience do you have with managing financial planning, technology transformation, or operational processes?
• Will you be able to relocate to be within reasonable commuting distance from Irving, TX 75038?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irving, TX 7503