Codeword is hiring a Senior Executive Business Partner to provide critical support to the Head of Economic & Community Development. You will function as a strategic advisor and operator, ensuring priorities are executed effectively and driving initiatives that span multiple teams, regions, and business functions.
What You'll Do
- Act as a strategic advisor to the Head of ECD, helping prioritize time, information, and organizational focus.
- Develop a strong understanding of the ECD mission, projects, and broader business context to inform decision-making.
- Lead and manage cross-functional projects from kick-off to completion, ensuring alignment with goals and timely delivery.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across internal partners, Google leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Serve as the gatekeeper for the executive’s priorities—managing approvals, administrative requests, budgets, travel, and decisions.
- Plan, structure, and facilitate organizational meetings including staff meetings, offsites, and business reviews.
- Track deadlines, key actions, and follow-ups across all stakeholder groups to maintain momentum.
- Create quick-turn decks, slides, and visual materials for executive and leadership-level reviews.
- Draft executive communications, including emails, meeting recaps, presentations, and reports.
- Streamline internal processes, improve workflows, and ensure organizational clarity and accountability.
What We're Looking For
- Excel at managing information flow, prioritizing what matters, and serving as an extension of a senior leader.
- Strong business acumen and ability to quickly develop a deep understanding of mission, priorities, and stakeholders.
- A natural relationship builder—empathetic, trusted, and able to collaborate with leadership and partners with ease.
- Project and program management as standout strengths, known for delivering complex initiatives.
- Strong communication skills, including drafting executive-level emails, presentations, and follow-ups.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated by helping a team operate smoothly behind the scenes.
Nice to Have
- Love problem-solving, are unflappable under pressure, and can translate strategy into practical, actionable next steps.
Team & Environment
You'll be supporting the Head of Economic & Community Development within a team of around 100 people, reporting directly to the Head.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $160,000 – $180,000
- Flexible work hours
- Minimum 20 days paid vacation annually
- 401k + financial wellness support
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, life, pet, mental health services)
- Home office allowance
- Bi-annual Wellness Credits
- Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)
- Comprehensive Parental Leave Policy
Work Mode
This is a remote-first position open to candidates in the United States.
Codeword provides equal employment opportunity and doesn’t discriminate because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.
