Executive Admin Ops Partner, Office of CEO

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) + benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Executive Administrative Ops Partner to support the CEO's office in Glendale, WI. This onsite/hybrid role focuses on executive administration, project coordination, travel planning, and operational execution to enable leadership success.

You will report to the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and partner with peers to improve efficiency, manage confidential matters, and move strategic initiatives forward across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years executive C-level support experience or 10+ years of combined education/experience.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO’s office by managing priorities, calendars, meetings, presentations, and administrative follow-through.
• Coordinate complex scheduling, travel arrangements, and expense reporting for global operations.
• Plan executive offsites, leadership meetings, and high-impact events.
• Provide discreet support for confidential matters and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Business acumen

Communication skills

Influence collaboration

Project management

Discretion and judgment

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3+ years executive support

10+ years education/experience mix

Tools

MS Teams

Microsoft 365 / Office

Power BI

Job description

About Us:

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Executive Administrative Ops Partner, Office of the CEO

Johnson Controls is seeking a highly capable Executive Administrative Operations Partner to support the office of the CEO. In this onsite/hybrid role in Glendale, WI, you will serve as a trusted administrative partner, help keep executive priorities moving, and work across teams to enable effective leadership, planning, and decision-making.

Role Overview

You will provide high-level executive support while also contributing to day-to-day operations for the CEO’s office. This role combines executive administration, project coordination, stakeholder communication, travel and event planning, and operational follow-through. You will report to the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and partner closely with executive office peers to improve efficiency and support the broader leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CEO’s office by managing priorities, calendars, meetings, presentations, and administrative follow-through.
• Prepare executive presentations, memos, correspondence, and other materials with accuracy and professionalism.
• Coordinate complex scheduling, appointments, global commercial travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
• Daily management of global private aviation.
• Manage multiple projects and deliverables, including budget administration and coordination of executive materials.
• Track progress on cross-functional initiatives, identify risks or roadblocks, and help move work forward.
• Plan and support executive offsites, leadership meetings, and high-impact events.
• Serve as a liaison between the CEO’s office and internal and external stakeholders.
• Gather information, analyze data, and present options that support informed executive decisions.
• Collaborate with the Executive Office Coordinator and other administrative peers to ensure smooth office operations.
• Provide dependable, discreet support for confidential matters and sensitive business topics.

How You Will Do It

• Act as a proactive partner to the CEO’s office by anticipating needs, identifying priorities, and removing obstacles before they affect execution.
• Own confidential work with accountability, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to integrity.
• Stay close to the work, focus on what matters most, and keep executive attention on the highest-value priorities.
• Use clear, candid problem-solving and continuous improvement to strengthen processes and improve executive efficiency.
• Work across functions as one team, building trust and aligning diverse perspectives to support leadership goals.
• Bring structure to complexity by organizing details, managing deadlines, and keeping multiple workstreams moving at once.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of executive C-level support experience, or 10+ years of education and combined experience.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions.
• Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools such as MS Teams, Microsoft 365/MS Office Suite, and Power BI.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority.
• Exceptional discretion and judgment when handling confidential information.
• Willingness to travel occasionally in support of key company events.

Preferred

• Experience supporting a CEO’s office in a company of similar size, scale, scope, and complexity.
• Experience coordinating executive offsites, leadership meetings, and high-visibility presentations.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and bonus plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care.
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities that support growth and development.
• An encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,100-$104,000. (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role also offers a competitive Sales Incentive Plan that will take into account volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.