<p>Charlie Gilmur is searching for an accomplished Chief Operating Officer to guide business operations for a respected law firm in Portland, Oregon. This executive will work closely with firm leadership to strengthen performance, support sustainable growth, and build an environment where teams can do their best work. The role calls for a strategic operator who can align people, processes, and resources to maintain high service standards across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Work with the Managing Partner and senior leaders to shape operational strategy, set priorities, and advance long-term business goals.</p><p>• Direct the firm’s daily administrative and operational functions to ensure efficiency, consistency, and strong internal support.</p><p>• Provide leadership across core business areas such as finance, human resources, technology, marketing, facilities, and office support services.</p><p>• Guide talent-related programs including hiring, compensation planning, benefits administration, employee relations, and staff development.</p><p>• Improve resource allocation and workflow coordination to better support attorneys, practice groups, and client service delivery.</p><p>• Oversee operational risk areas by managing technology performance, cybersecurity measures, facility needs, and external vendor partnerships.</p><p>• Partner with marketing and business development leaders to support visibility, client outreach, and growth initiatives.</p><p>• Foster clear communication, cross-department collaboration, and a workplace culture centered on engagement, accountability, and high performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013529264</p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a hands-on Chief Operating Officer to partner with ownership in strengthening and expanding dealership operations in the Greater Philadelphia area. This leader will bring structure, consistency, and measurable performance standards across multiple locations while preserving the nimble, business-building mindset that has fueled the company’s success. The position is suited for an executive with deep automotive retail experience who can move seamlessly between high-level planning and on-site operational execution. The COO will play a central role in preparing the organization for future growth, including acquisitions and multi-store integration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Design and implement consistent operating standards across all dealership locations to improve execution and create a more unified organization.</li><li>Assess current store performance, uncover operational gaps, and lead initiatives that increase efficiency, profitability, and management accountability.</li><li>Partner directly with general managers and department leaders to solve problems, strengthen day-to-day performance, and reinforce process adherence.</li><li>Establish meaningful performance metrics, reporting routines, and review cadences that give leadership clear visibility into business results.</li><li>Build a centralized operating framework that supports multiple dealerships while allowing each location to function effectively within its market.</li><li>Support ownership with expansion planning by reviewing acquisition opportunities through an operational and organizational lens.</li><li>Develop the infrastructure, workflows, and leadership discipline needed to scale the business from its current footprint into a larger dealer platform over time.</li><li>Oversee compliance practices across all rooftops, ensuring alignment with manufacturer expectations, regulatory obligations, and internal operating policies.</li><li>Promote a culture of disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and accountability at every level of the organization.</li></ul>