Executive Business Partner

Chainguard is the trusted source for open source, delivering hardened, secure, and production-ready builds for organizations like Fortune 500 enterprises and global leaders such as Anduril, Canva, Fortinet, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, OpenAI, Snap Inc., and Snowflake.

The Role, in a Nutshell

We’re seeking a highly organized and resourceful Executive Business Partner to support our CEO in a hybrid role. This position thrives on variety, blending executive partnership, administrative support, and office management. You’ll act as a thought partner to the CEO, managing day-to-day needs to ensure they focus on leadership. Additional responsibilities include:

• Assisting the VP, People with calendar and administrative tasks
• Providing personal assistance to the CEO, including appointments, errands, and travel
• Overseeing New York City office operations during this growth phase

Key Responsibilities

Executive Business Partnership — CEO (~50%)

• Own the CEO’s calendar, resolving conflicts and prioritizing time for critical priorities
• Prepare the CEO for meetings with agendas, background materials, and key talking points
• Draft, proofread, and manage correspondence and communications on behalf of the CEO
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and follow up on action items to meet deadlines
• Act as a trusted liaison between the CEO and internal teams and external partners
• Plan and coordinate domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries
• Manage expense reporting and administrative processes

Support to VP, People (~15%)

• Manage calendar scheduling and prioritization for the VP, People
• Provide day-to-day administrative support, including meeting preparation, correspondence, and travel coordination

Personal Assistance to the CEO (~15%)

• Manage select personal appointments, errands, and scheduling needs
• Coordinate personal travel arrangements and reservations
• Assist with household or family logistics as needed
• Handle ad hoc personal projects with discretion and professionalism

Office Management — New York City (~20%)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees on office procedures, amenities, and day-to-day operations
• Maintain the NYC office environment in partnership with the Culture team
• Plan and coordinate logistics for in-office meetings and events, including catering and setup
• Support employee engagement and culture-building initiatives in the office

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience supporting C-level executives as an Executive Assistant, Executive Business Partner, or Chief of Staff
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• A high degree of discretion, judgment, and trustworthiness when handling confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively across strategic support, office logistics, and personal assistance
• Based in or able to work on-site in New York City
• Willing to travel to Connecticut 1–2 times per week as needed
• A proactive, adaptable approach to a broad and varied scope of work

Why This Role

This role offers a high-trust vantage point across executive leadership, People Operations, and office operations, providing meaningful variety and growth opportunities.