Executive Business Partner to CEO

Job Description

Job Description

The Big Picture

Our client is an innovative technology company developing next-generation energy solutions that are changing the way connected devices are powered. With a collaborative culture, ambitious growth plans, and a leadership team focused on innovation, they are looking for an exceptional Executive Business Partner to become a trusted extension of their executive team.

As Executive Business Partner, you’ll be the operational backbone and strategic partner to a dynamic CEO while also supporting a small group of senior leaders. You’ll sit at the center of the business, helping executives stay focused on what matters most, coordinating board activities, creating exceptional experiences for customers and visitors, and helping build a workplace where people genuinely enjoy showing up every day.

If you’re the type of person who naturally sees what needs to happen before anyone asks, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and loves being the person who keeps everything running smoothly, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Tackle

• Serve as the primary partner to the CEO and support additional members of the executive leadership team.
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling, travel, and expenses across multiple executives.
• Coordinate Board of Directors meetings, materials, communications, and logistics.
• Support the CEO’s external board commitments and select personal scheduling responsibilities.
• Help keep executive priorities organized and moving forward.
• Welcome and interact with customers, investors, board members, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee office operations and help create a productive, engaging workplace environment.
• Plan team events, celebrations, and culture-building activities.
• Jump into special projects and solve problems before they become problems.

What You Bring

• Significant experience supporting C-suite executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing complex calendars, travel, and executive priorities.
• Prior board administration experience.
• A track record of handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience in a startup, high-growth, or technology-driven company is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting founders or CEOs.
• Office management experience.
• Employee engagement, culture, or event planning experience.
• Experience serving as a true business partner rather than simply an administrative resource.

You Tend to Be . . .

• Three steps ahead.
• Calm under pressure.
• Incredibly organized without being rigid.
• Resourceful, proactive, and highly dependable.
• The person people trust to get things done.
• Positive, approachable, and energizing to be around.
• Someone who genuinely enjoys making life easier for others.

The Perks & Practicalities

Location: San Jose, CA Compensation: $130k-$150k Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package Work Model : Hybrid