Executive Assistant to CEO- Technology Industry

Focus People; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Onsite work

Job summary

Focus People is partnering with a rapidly evolving technology company in Atlanta to identify an Executive Assistant to the CEO. This high-impact role requires proactive partnership, exceptional organization, and the ability to protect the executive's time while maintaining relationships across the organization.

The ideal candidate will manage complex calendars, international travel, and confidential matters, leveraging AI productivity tools to streamline workflows.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leadership.
• At least 3 years direct experience supporting a CEO.
• Proven ability to anticipate needs and protect executive focus with independent judgment.
• Hands-on experience using AI productivity tools with examples of workflow improvements.
• Strong executive presence, discretion, emotional intelligence, and communication.
• Experience coordinating complex calendars and international travel, including confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted strategic partner to the CEO and independently manage priorities.
• Manage complex calendars, meetings, and domestic/international travel.
• Protect the CEO's time by prioritizing requests and diplomatically redirecting demands.
• Leverage AI, automation, and technology to improve workflows and productivity.
• Coordinate Board meetings and high-level stakeholder interactions.
• Prepare concise briefings, updates, presentations, and confidential correspondence.
• Anticipate logistical needs including personal scheduling and executive support.
• Resolve issues independently and ensure tasks are completed end-to-end.
• Build relationships with leadership, Board members, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel planning

AI productivity tools

Communication

Independent judgment

Discretion

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Anticipation of needs

Tools

AI productivity tools

Job description

Atlanta, GA | Direct Hire | Full-Time | Primarily Onsite

Salary: $120,000–$140,000 Base + Equity (RSUs)

About the Opportunity

Focus People is partnering with an innovative, rapidly evolving technology company in Atlanta to identify an exceptional Executive Assistant to the CEO.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned Executive Assistant who thrives on building trusted executive partnerships, anticipating needs, exercising sound judgment, and independently managing competing priorities.

We are seeking someone who understands that exceptional executive support goes far beyond calendar management. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, technologically savvy, and confident in their ability to protect an executive's time while maintaining strong relationships across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO, anticipating needs and independently managing executive priorities.
• Manage complex calendars, meetings, communications, and domestic and international travel.
• Protect the CEO's time by confidently prioritizing requests, exercising discretion, and diplomatically redirecting competing demands.
• Leverage artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies to improve executive workflows, streamline communications, and increase productivity.
• Coordinate Board meetings, executive leadership engagements, and high-level stakeholder interactions.
• Prepare concise executive briefings, daily priority updates, presentations, and confidential correspondence.
• Anticipate logistical needs, including occasional personal scheduling and high-touch executive support.
• Independently resolve issues, make informed decisions, and ensure responsibilities are managed from start to finish.
• Build strong relationships with executive leadership, Board members, and external stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Executive Assistant experience supporting senior executive leadership.
• At least 3 years of direct experience supporting a Chief Executive Officer.
• Demonstrated success managing executive priorities, protecting focus time, and exercising independent judgment.
• Hands-on experience using AI productivity tools and the ability to provide specific examples of workflow improvements.
• Exceptional executive presence, discretion, emotional intelligence, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and with actionable recommendations.
• Strong experience coordinating complex calendars, international travel, executive communications, and confidential matters.
• Proven ability to anticipate needs and operate independently with minimal direction.
• Comfortable working primarily onsite in Atlanta.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting a founder or CEO within technology, SaaS, cybersecurity, AI, or enterprise software.
• Experience implementing AI agents, automated workflows, or technology-driven productivity improvements.
• Board of Directors and executive leadership team support experience.
• Experience coordinating high-touch executive and personal logistics.
• A track record of supporting analytical, detail-oriented, or technically focused executives.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

The ideal candidate:

• Anticipates needs before being asked.
• Communicates with clarity, confidence, and brevity.
• Understands when to make decisions independently and when to elevate.
• Is comfortable respectfully challenging priorities to protect executive focus.
• Thrives in an autonomous, highly accountable working environment.
• Enjoys developing efficient systems and leveraging AI to work smarter.
• Maintains composure, discretion, and professionalism in demanding situations.
• Takes pride in providing seamless, highly personalized executive support.

Base Salary

$120,000–$140,000 annually

Additional Compensation

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Location

Atlanta, Georgia

Work Arrangement

Primarily onsite

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with an accomplished technology executive in an innovative, fast-paced environment where initiative, sound judgment, and operational excellence are highly valued.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives on autonomy, executive partnership, and continuous innovation, we'd love to connect.