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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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief executive officer jobs.
- 10 or more years of senior executive leadership experience including P&L responsibility
- Proven experience leading an organization through growth, restructuring, or strategic transformation
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and reporting to a board of directors
- Experience developing and executing multi-year organizational strategy
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across executive and board audiences
- Bachelor's degree required, with an MBA or advanced degree preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Chief Executive Officer Job Search
Quantify your P&L ownership up front
CEO résumés live or die on revenue and budget scope. State the exact size of the organization you led, the revenue you oversaw, and the headcount you managed so hiring committees can immediately gauge fit before they read another line.
Tailor your board-readiness narrative
Most CEO searches run through a board or search committee, not a single hiring manager. Frame your résumé and cover letter around governance experience, board reporting, and stakeholder communication, because those audiences weight those signals heavily.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief executive officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for stage and ownership structure
A private-equity-backed turnaround and a founder-led Series B require completely different leadership styles. Read the job posting for ownership context and investor involvement before applying, so your pitch aligns with what the board actually needs.
Prepare a concise strategic brief for interviews
CEO panels often ask you to present a 90-day plan or diagnostic of the business. Researching the company's last annual report, press releases, and competitor positioning before the first round lets you walk in with a credible, structured point of view.
Negotiate the full package, not just base pay
CEO offers frequently include equity, performance bonuses, severance provisions, and D&O insurance. Review each element before signing and clarify the vesting schedule and change-of-control terms, because those details affect your long-term financial outcome significantly.
Chief Executive Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief executive officers?
The companies hiring the most chief executive officers 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. Demand is broadly distributed across industries, so openings appear regularly in sectors from healthcare systems to technology firms.
How many chief executive officer jobs are remote?
About 57% of chief executive officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though most boards expect the CEO to be present at headquarters or key operating sites on a regular basis. Remote arrangements are most common for early-stage technology companies and nonprofit organizations with distributed teams.
How do you become a chief executive officer?
Most chief executive officers build their path by progressing through senior functional or divisional leadership roles, taking on full P&L ownership, and developing board-level relationships over time. Earning a reputation for delivering results through major transitions, such as a merger, a turnaround, or a scaling phase, is typically what moves a candidate into serious consideration for a CEO role.
Can you get hired as a chief executive officer without prior CEO experience?
Yes, particularly at smaller companies, startups, and nonprofits that value a strong functional background over a prior CEO title. Candidates who have run a large business unit, served as a chief operating officer, or led a high-profile initiative with enterprise-wide scope are regularly placed into first-time CEO roles, especially when they bring deep domain expertise in the organization's core market.
What does the chief executive officer interview process look like?
CEO searches typically involve multiple rounds, starting with a search committee or board subcommittee screening, followed by structured interviews with full board members, senior leadership, and sometimes major investors or key stakeholders. Finalists are usually asked to present a strategic vision or diagnostic assessment of the organization, and reference checks at this level are extensive, often reaching beyond the references you provide.
Where can I find and apply to chief executive officer jobs?
You can find and apply to chief executive officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without going through a third party or waiting for a recruiter to reach out.
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