Chief Administrative Officer - COO - Glenpool

Listing Title:
Chief Administrative Officer - COO 

Listing Description
The City of Glenpool is seeking a visionary and accomplished Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our executive leadership team. This key leadership role provides strategic direction across multiple departments, guiding major capital projects, fostering economic growth, and ensuring operational effectiveness citywide.
This role plays a vital part in turning Glenpool’s strategic vision into action through collaboration, innovation, and strong leadership. If you’re a proven leader who values teamwork, integrity, and excellence, this is your opportunity to help shape Glenpool’s future.
Job Summary: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a senior member of the City’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to the City Manager. The COO provides leadership and coordination for multiple city functions, overseeing the Department Heads of Engineering, Development Services, and Public Works (including Water, Sewer, Streets, and Parks), as well as the Economic Development Manager and Grants Coordinator.

This position is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient municipal operations, advancing large-scale capital projects, and aligning day-to-day services with the City’s long-term vision. The COO plays a central role in fostering cross-departmental collaboration, securing outside funding, and providing the City Manager and City Council with timely updates and recommendations on major initiatives.

Required Qualifications: 5 years as a Department Head or in a Senior Leadership Role. Must demonstrate past oversight of major projects and supervisory responsibility. Municipal or Public Sector management responsibility preferred.

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field required. Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.

Learn more and apply here: https://glenpool.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3566410&req_loc=1112010&&#job

(Job) Location:
Glenpool, OK 

Website Address (please do not delete the http://):
http://glenpoolonline.com

Contact Information -

Company/Municipality Name:
City of Glenpool 

Street Address
12205 S Yukon Ave 

City
Glenpool 

State
Oklahoma 

Zip Code
74033 

Phone Number
9182094644 

Contact Job Title:
HR Director 

First Name
Debbie 

Last Name
Pengelly 

Email Address
dpengelly@cityofglenpool.com

Listing Expiration Date:
01/31/2026