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Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
Executive Administrative Ops Partner, Office of the CEO
Johnson Controls is seeking a highly capable Executive Administrative Operations Partner to support the office of the CEO. In this onsite/hybrid role in Glendale, WI, you will serve as a trusted administrative partner, help keep executive priorities moving, and work across teams to enable effective leadership, planning, and decision-making.
Role Overview
You will provide high-level executive support while also contributing to day-to-day operations for the CEO’s office. This role combines executive administration, project coordination, stakeholder communication, travel and event planning, and operational follow-through. You will report to the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and partner closely with executive office peers to improve efficiency and support the broader leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the CEO’s office by managing priorities, calendars, meetings, presentations, and administrative follow-through.
- Prepare executive presentations, memos, correspondence, and other materials with accuracy and professionalism.
- Coordinate complex scheduling, appointments, global commercial travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
- Daily management of global private aviation.
- Manage multiple projects and deliverables, including budget administration and coordination of executive materials.
- Track progress on cross-functional initiatives, identify risks or roadblocks, and help move work forward.
- Plan and support executive offsites, leadership meetings, and high-impact events.
- Serve as a liaison between the CEO’s office and internal and external stakeholders.
- Gather information, analyze data, and present options that support informed executive decisions.
- Collaborate with the Executive Office Coordinator and other administrative peers to ensure smooth office operations.
- Provide dependable, discreet support for confidential matters and sensitive business topics.
How You Will Do It
- Act as a proactive partner to the CEO’s office by anticipating needs, identifying priorities, and removing obstacles before they affect execution.
- Own confidential work with accountability, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to integrity.
- Stay close to the work, focus on what matters most, and keep executive attention on the highest-value priorities.
- Use clear, candid problem-solving and continuous improvement to strengthen processes and improve executive efficiency.
- Work across functions as one team, building trust and aligning diverse perspectives to support leadership goals.
- Bring structure to complexity by organizing details, managing deadlines, and keeping multiple workstreams moving at once.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of executive C-level support experience, or 10+ years of education and combined experience.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions.
- Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools such as MS Teams, Microsoft 365/MS Office Suite, and Power BI.
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority.
- Exceptional discretion and judgment when handling confidential information.
- Willingness to travel occasionally in support of key company events.
Preferred
- Experience supporting a CEO’s office in a company of similar size, scale, scope, and complexity.
- Experience coordinating executive offsites, leadership meetings, and high-visibility presentations.
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary and bonus plan.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care.
- On-the-job and cross-training opportunities that support growth and development.
- An encouraging and collaborative team environment.
- Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.
If you are ready to bring structure, judgment, and momentum to a fast-paced executive environment, we encourage you to apply.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,100-$104,000. (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role also offers a competitive Sales Incentive Plan that will take into account volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
Executive Administrative Ops Partner, Office of the CEO
Johnson Controls is seeking a highly capable Executive Administrative Operations Partner to support the office of the CEO. In this onsite/hybrid role in Glendale, WI, you will serve as a trusted administrative partner, help keep executive priorities moving, and work across teams to enable effective leadership, planning, and decision-making.
Role Overview
You will provide high-level executive support while also contributing to day-to-day operations for the CEO’s office. This role combines executive administration, project coordination, stakeholder communication, travel and event planning, and operational follow-through. You will report to the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and partner closely with executive office peers to improve efficiency and support the broader leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the CEO’s office by managing priorities, calendars, meetings, presentations, and administrative follow-through.
- Prepare executive presentations, memos, correspondence, and other materials with accuracy and professionalism.
- Coordinate complex scheduling, appointments, global commercial travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
- Daily management of global private aviation.
- Manage multiple projects and deliverables, including budget administration and coordination of executive materials.
- Track progress on cross-functional initiatives, identify risks or roadblocks, and help move work forward.
- Plan and support executive offsites, leadership meetings, and high-impact events.
- Serve as a liaison between the CEO’s office and internal and external stakeholders.
- Gather information, analyze data, and present options that support informed executive decisions.
- Collaborate with the Executive Office Coordinator and other administrative peers to ensure smooth office operations.
- Provide dependable, discreet support for confidential matters and sensitive business topics.
How You Will Do It
- Act as a proactive partner to the CEO’s office by anticipating needs, identifying priorities, and removing obstacles before they affect execution.
- Own confidential work with accountability, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to integrity.
- Stay close to the work, focus on what matters most, and keep executive attention on the highest-value priorities.
- Use clear, candid problem-solving and continuous improvement to strengthen processes and improve executive efficiency.
- Work across functions as one team, building trust and aligning diverse perspectives to support leadership goals.
- Bring structure to complexity by organizing details, managing deadlines, and keeping multiple workstreams moving at once.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of executive C-level support experience, or 10+ years of education and combined experience.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions.
- Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools such as MS Teams, Microsoft 365/MS Office Suite, and Power BI.
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority.
- Exceptional discretion and judgment when handling confidential information.
- Willingness to travel occasionally in support of key company events.
Preferred
- Experience supporting a CEO’s office in a company of similar size, scale, scope, and complexity.
- Experience coordinating executive offsites, leadership meetings, and high-visibility presentations.
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary and bonus plan.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care.
- On-the-job and cross-training opportunities that support growth and development.
- An encouraging and collaborative team environment.
- Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.
If you are ready to bring structure, judgment, and momentum to a fast-paced executive environment, we encourage you to apply.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,100-$104,000. (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role also offers a competitive Sales Incentive Plan that will take into account volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.
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Who's Hiring
- FutureSight62
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- Healthcare & Medical Services13
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in CEO jobs.
- Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience including at least one P&L ownership role
- Proven record of driving revenue growth and scaling organizational operations
- Experience leading cross-functional executive teams across finance, sales, and operations
- Strong board communication and corporate governance skills
- Bachelor's degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Experience with fundraising, M&A, or capital allocation decisions
Tips for Your CEO Job Search
Quantify your P&L ownership clearly
CEO candidates who specify the exact revenue they managed, budget they controlled, and headcount they led move faster through screening. Vague language like 'oversaw operations' signals a functional leader, not a chief executive. Replace it with concrete numbers and scope.
Align your resume to board priorities
Boards and search firms hire CEOs to solve a specific problem: a turnaround, a growth push, an IPO, or a succession. Read the job posting for that signal and reframe your summary to show you've solved exactly that problem before.
Target roles one stage ahead of your last
If your last company had fifty employees, target openings at companies with up to two hundred. Jumping straight to Fortune 500 CEO searches without that bridge is a common reason strong candidates get filtered out early by executive search firms.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists ceo openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a verbal board presentation
Final-round CEO interviews almost always include a simulated board presentation or a ninety-day plan walkthrough. Prepare a structured narrative for your first ninety days before your first interview, not after, so you can refine it with each conversation.
Negotiate equity structure, not just cash
CEO compensation at private companies is weighted heavily toward equity. Before any negotiation, understand the fully diluted cap table, vesting schedule, and liquidation preference. Accepting a strong cash offer with weak equity terms is a common mistake at this level.
CEO Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most CEOs?
The companies hiring the most ceos right now include FutureSight, The Estée Lauder Companies, and SD Historical Society Foundation, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Openings are concentrated in technology, healthcare, and private equity-backed portfolio companies.
How many CEO jobs are remote?
About 57% of ceo openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though most boards expect in-person presence for culture-setting and key stakeholder meetings. Fully remote arrangements are most common at distributed technology companies and early-stage startups without a fixed headquarters.
How do you become a CEO?
Most CEOs build their path by owning a P&L at a division or subsidiary level first, then expanding scope to multi-function leadership. Demonstrating board-level communication, fundraising or capital allocation experience, and a record of building senior teams are the most consistent stepping stones. Executive coaching and board advisory roles also accelerate the path.
Can you get hired as a CEO without prior CEO experience?
Yes, particularly at startups and small businesses that prioritize functional depth over a prior CEO title. Boards at early-stage companies often hire a strong COO, division president, or founder who can grow into the role. Framing your experience around revenue ownership, team building, and strategic decision-making matters more than the title you held before.
What does the CEO interview process look like?
CEO searches typically run in multiple stages: an initial screen with a search firm or board member, followed by structured interviews with individual board directors, a full board presentation, and reference calls with former board members, investors, or direct reports. Many processes conclude with a ninety-day plan presentation and a cultural fit conversation with key executives who will report to the incoming CEO.
Where can I find and apply to CEO jobs?
You can find and apply to ceo jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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