Fractional COO - Chief Operating Officer

Transform your operations with experienced fractional COOs. Get the operational excellence you need to scale efficiently and drive sustainable growth.

What is a Fractional COO?

A fractional COO is a senior operations executive who works with your company on a part-time or project basis. They bring the strategic thinking and operational expertise of a full-time COO without the permanent commitment and full-time cost.

Fractional COOs are particularly valuable for growing companies that need operational leadership but aren't ready for a full-time executive hire. They can help establish processes, systems, and structures that enable sustainable growth.

Typical Engagement

  • 20-60% time commitment
  • 6-18 month engagements
  • €80-250 per hour
  • Immediate availability

Key Responsibilities of a Fractional COO

Process Optimization

Design and implement efficient operational processes to improve productivity and reduce costs.

Team Leadership

Lead and develop operational teams, establish clear roles and responsibilities, and improve team performance.

Strategic Planning

Develop operational strategies aligned with business goals and create execution plans for growth.

Performance Management

Establish KPIs, monitor performance metrics, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Change Management

Lead organizational change initiatives and ensure smooth transitions during growth phases.

Systems & Technology

Implement operational systems and technology solutions to improve efficiency and scalability.

Industry Expertise

Manufacturing

  • • Lean manufacturing
  • • Supply chain optimization
  • • Quality control systems
  • • Production planning

Technology

  • • Agile operations
  • • DevOps implementation
  • • Scaling tech teams
  • • Process automation

Services

  • • Service delivery optimization
  • • Customer success operations
  • • Professional services scaling
  • • Multi-location management

When to Hire a Fractional COO

Perfect Timing

  • Company growth is creating operational bottlenecks
  • CEO is overwhelmed with operational tasks
  • Need to establish scalable processes
  • Preparing for fundraising or exit

Typical Company Size

  • 10-200 employees
  • €1M - €50M annual revenue
  • Post-startup, pre-IPO companies
  • Scale-ups experiencing rapid growth

Success Stories

SaaS Company - 150% Growth

A Berlin-based SaaS company hired a fractional COO to help scale from 50 to 150 employees. The COO implemented new processes, restructured teams, and established performance metrics.

Result: 150% revenue growth in 12 months

Efficiency: 40% reduction in operational costs

Manufacturing Company - Process Optimization

A French manufacturing company engaged a fractional COO to streamline production processes and improve quality control across multiple facilities.

Result: 30% increase in production efficiency

Quality: 50% reduction in defect rates

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