Executive Business Manager

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

401(k) with company matching up to 6%

Paid Time Off and holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary benefits (legal/financial, &

Job summary

Bertelsmann-Jobs in the United States is seeking an Executive Business Manager to partner with the President of Global TECH. This role drives strategic initiatives, ensures follow-through, and elevates leadership effectiveness through concise executive communications.

It is not administrative but a high-impact leadership position shaping strategy and execution. The incumbent will translate complex topics into compelling narratives, prepare board materials, and coordinate the leadership agenda

Qualifications

• Min 5 years in consulting, strategy, business management, project management, account management, or executive support roles.
• Experience working directly with senior executives.
• Proven ability to operate in complex international organizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the President to drive priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex topics into executive narratives, presentations, and leadership communications.
• Prepare materials for Board meetings, Executive discussions, customer reviews, and strategy sessions.
• Anticipate business needs and identify opportunities and challenges.
• Coordinate and support the Senior Leadership Team and Leadership Team.
• Ensure leadership meetings are effective, focused, and action-oriented.
• Track commitments, decisions, and follow-up actions across the organization.
• Create high-impact presentations and executive-level communications.
• Monitor progress and elevate risks to ensure execution against commitments.
• Provide regular insights on key business developments and customer priorities.

Skills

Executive collaboration

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Executive Business Manager serves as a strategic partner to the President of the Global TECH business. The role acts as an extension of the executive leader, driving strategic initiatives, ensuring organizational follow-through, elevating leadership effectiveness, and creating executive-level communications that influence internal and external stakeholders.

This individual combines business acumen, strong communication skills, executive presence, and operational discipline to help accelerate execution across the leadership team.

This is not an administrative role. This is a high-impact leadership position for someone who wants to influence strategy, drive execution, and operate as a trusted partner to a global business leader.

YOUR TASKS

• Partner closely with the President to drive business priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Translate complex topics into compelling executive narratives, presentations, and leadership communications.
• Prepare materials for Board meetings, Executive Board discussions, customer reviews, strategy sessions, and leadership meetings.
• Anticipate business needs and proactively identify opportunities and challenges.
• Coordinate and support the Senior Leadership Team and Leadership Team.
• Ensure leadership meetings are effective, focused, and action-oriented.
• Track commitments, decisions, and follow-up actions across the organization.
• Hold leaders accountable for agreed deliverables and deadlines.
• Create high-impact presentations and communication materials.
• Develop clear storylines for customer presentations, leadership updates, strategic proposals, and organizational communications.
• Transform complex information into concise executive messages tailored to different audiences.
• Own follow-up of critical initiatives and strategic projects.
• Monitor progress, elevate risks, and ensure execution against commitments.
• Coordinate regular insights on key business developments, risks, opportunities, and customer priorities with leadership team.
• Prepare briefings ahead of customer meetings, leadership reviews, and board discussions.
• Support KPI reviews and business performance tracking.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years of experience in consulting, strategy, business management, project management, account management, or executive support roles.
• Experience working directly with senior executives.
• Proven ability to operate in complex international organizations.

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training

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