Strategic Executive Assistant to CEO | Program Manager

The Admin Awards; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Confidential Company in Santa Clara, CA is hiring an Executive Assistant to the CEO of an industrial IoT company. The role blends traditional EA tasks with program-management responsibilities, supporting international expansion and cross-functional initiatives.

The successful candidate will act as the CEO's strategic partner, align operations, define KPIs with SMEs, and help stand up an Office of the CEO. Expect a high-impact role with global scope and growth.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive EA experience in fast-moving companies.
• Experience as Program Manager/Executive Business Partner mindset.
• Strong program management and strategic coordination skills.
• Ability to help establish an “Office of the CEO” function.
• High EQ and ability to manage complexity.

Responsibilities

• Calendar management, travel, coordination.
• Organizing operations across new global teams.
• Define (with SMEs) and track KPIs; support international expansion.

Skills

Program management

Executive support

Strategic coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

High EQ

Job description

Confidential Company in Santa Clara, CA is hiring an Executive Assistant to the CEO of an industrial IoT company. The role blends traditional EA tasks with program-management responsibilities, supporting international expansion and cross-functional initiatives.

The successful candidate will act as the CEO's strategic partner, align operations, define KPIs with SMEs, and help stand up an Office of the CEO. Expect a high-impact role with global scope and growth.