Executive Business Partner

About X:

X is Alphabet’s moonshot factory with a mission of inventing and launching “moonshot” technologies that could someday make the world a radically better place. We are a diverse group of inventors and entrepreneurs who build and launch technologies that aim to improve the lives of millions, even billions, of people. Our goal: 10x impact on the world’s most intractable problems, not just 10% improvement. We approach projects that have the aspiration and riskiness of research with the speed and ambition of a startup. As an innovation engine, X focuses on repeatedly turning breakthrough-technology ideas into the foundations for large, sustainable businesses.

About the role: 

As the Executive  Business Partner, you are at the heart of your team's operations, anticipating the needs of executives and team members. You resolve operational and administrative issues proactively, ensuring the team stays focused on strategic projects. Moving quickly within a changing environment, you are flexible and proactive in ambiguous situations. You leverage your knowledge of tools and processes to strategically support team projects. Beyond organization and analytical skills, you possess strong judgment and communication, essential for interacting with diverse stakeholders.

You take on challenging and meaningful tasks, approaching problems from new angles and constantly asking “what if?” We work together to make the impossible possible, and you are vital to achieving our goals and fostering our culture.

How you will make 10x impact:

• Empower Leadership: Strategically manage the administrative landscape (calendars, travel, facilities, equipment) to free executives for strategic priorities. Your attention to detail, combined with a grasp of the big picture, ensures the executive team is always prepared, as well as productive internal problem-solving sessions. 
• Strategic Partnership:  You act as a confidante and strategic partner to our leadership staff by ensuring their time is spent on the most leveraged activities.  You coordinate meetings and clear conflicts for our senior leadership team, and ensure critical meetings aren’t missed or delayed and are prioritized accordingly.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Serve as a central force within the team, optimizing processes, streamlining workflows, and fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration to fuel rapid growth and scalability. Innovate and elevate by challenging the status quo, building efficiency into existing operations, and shaping new strategies to stay ahead.
• Connect the Dots: Act as a key coordinator, building strong relationships within X, Google, and across Alphabet, and with external partners. Your ability to build bridges, identify, and proactively seek solutions is essential.
• Lead Project Initiatives: Take ownership of diverse projects, leveraging strong project management skills to guide initiatives to successful completion.
• Foster Team Culture & Communications: Champion internal communications, organize engaging All Hands meetings and offsites, plan memorable events, and actively cultivate a positive team environment.

What you should have:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of direct executive support experience, including managing program duties and projects
• Strong project management, planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to multitask and adapt.
• Ability to work with government agencies, country-level organizations, and C-suite executives
• Experience in a high-growth startup, fast-paced org, or similar environment.

It would be great if you also had these:

• Proven expertise in supporting executives, including intricate calendar management and consistently maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse individuals and job functions.
• Familiarity in the Alphabet world, to be able to navigate across the Google and Bets spaces to enable our collaborations 
• A balanced approach to problem-solving, applying past expertise while also seeking new answers and learning new tools.
• Experience in establishing new processes, streamlining ineffective programs, and rallying teams around new ways of working.
• Commitment to continuous learning, actively seeking feedback, and fostering a culture of innovation. 
• Passion for entrepreneurial teams, resourceful problem-solving, bringing joy to the workplace, and contributing to a better world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $114,000 - $160,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. 
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.