Job Summary:
The Project Executive is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, and completion of high-impact projects. Working closely with an Executive Assistant, the Project Executive ensures alignment with company strategy, commitments, and goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Execution:
- Lead the planning and implementation of projects from inception to completion.
- Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication.
- Monitor progress, risks, and performance metrics to ensure project objectives are met.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams.
Strategic Oversight:
- Align projects with organizational objectives and strategy.
- Prepare executive summaries, board presentations, and high-level project updates.
- Make data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
Collaboration with Executive Assistant:
- Delegate scheduling, travel planning, meeting coordination, and documentation tasks.
- Rely on EA for calendar management, executive correspondence, and task tracking.
- Review and approve reports, memos, and communications drafted by the EA.
Team & Stakeholder Management:
- Lead cross-functional project teams, assigning tasks and holding teams accountable.
- Engage with clients, vendors, and key partners regularly.
- Facilitate meetings, workshops, and performance reviews.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 7+ years of project management or executive-level experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- PMP or equivalent certification is a plus.
- Experience supervising or collaborating with executive support roles is highly valued.
Executive Assistant Role Summary (Support Function):
The Executive Assistant supports the Project Executive in managing daily administrative functions, maintaining schedules, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, and facilitating internal and external communication to ensure project operations run smoothly.
Job Type: Full-time