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You are the operational counterpart to the CEO. The CEO generates opportunities, ideas, initiatives, partnerships, and direction. Your job is to convert those inputs into ownership, timelines, accountability, execution plans, and measurable progress. You will sit at the center of priorities, projects, decisions, and communication. When direction is unclear, you create clarity. When ownership is missing, you identify it. When commitments are made, you ensure they are tracked through completion. This role combines elements of Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, Project Manager, and Operations Partner, but the primary function is execution. You will regularly make judgment calls about what deserves CEO attention, what should be delegated, and what should be deprioritized. This role is not for candidates who need daily direction, wait for perfect instructions, or are uncomfortable pushing back on senior leadership when execution risks exist. Core Responsibilities Act as the first operational filter for incoming requests, opportunities, decisions, and interruptions before they reach the CEO. When new requests enter the CEO's inbox, calendar, or communication channels: Determine whether the CEO must be involved Identify items that can be delegated Flag items that should be postponed Recommend items that should be declined Protect executive focus by preventing unnecessary involvement When priorities conflict, surface recommendations instead of simply presenting problems. Project Execution When the CEO introduces a new initiative, partnership, idea, or strategic priority: Convert it into a documented execution plan Define objectives and desired outcomes Assign ownership Establish timelines and milestones Define success metrics Determine immediate next actions Maintain visibility from project launch through completion. Follow up proactively when deadlines slip, ownership becomes unclear, or momentum stalls. Meeting Management Before executive and leadership meetings: Prepare briefing documents Gather relevant background information Identify risks and unresolved decisions Present recommended actions During meetings: Capture decisions in real time Document commitments and ownership Record action items requiring follow-through After meetings: Distribute action items Confirm ownership Track completion Follow up until commitments are executed If decisions are made without clear owners, resolve the ambiguity immediately. Leadership Accountability Maintain a single source of truth for active initiatives. Track: Deliverables Deadlines Risks Escalations Bottlenecks Ownership Provide weekly executive reporting that highlights: Progress Risks Missed commitments Decisions requiring executive input Escalate execution risks before they become operational problems. Communication Management Draft and manage: Leadership updates Internal communications Meeting summaries Follow-up messages Strategic announcements Translate CEO direction into communication that teams can execute without requiring repeated clarification. Decision Tracking Maintain a CEO Decision Log. For every significant decision: Document the decision Capture why it was made Record ownership Track execution status Prevent repeated discussions caused by missing documentation or unclear accountability. Organizational Clarity Identify situations where: Ownership is unclear Multiple leaders believe they own the same initiative Priorities compete for the same resources Teams are overcommitted Strategic direction is being interpreted differently across departments Escalate issues with recommended solutions rather than observations alone. Requirements Requirements (Non-Negotiable) 5+ years supporting founders, CEOs, executives, or business owners Strong project management experience across multiple concurrent initiatives Experience coordinating work across multiple departments Excep