Executive Business Partner to the CEO

Chainguard is the trusted source for open source, delivering hardened, secure, and production-ready builds of the open source software engineers and AI agents rely on. The company helps organizations build faster, stay compliant, and eliminate risk, serving Fortune 500 enterprises and global industry leaders.

Chainguard is seeking a highly organized and resourceful Executive Business Partner to support the CEO. This hybrid role combines executive partnership, administrative support, personal assistance, and short-term office management for the New York City office. The successful candidate will report to the Chief of Staff to the CEO and help ensure that executive priorities, complex logistics, and office operations run smoothly.

The role offers a remote-first culture, stock options, fully covered health insurance, flexible time off, paid parental leave, team meetups, destination summits, and coworking, phone, and internet stipends.

• 3+ years of experience supporting C-level executives as an Executive Assistant, Executive Business Partner, or Chief of Staff
• Exceptional organizational skills and the 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

• Own the CEO's calendar end-to-end, proactively resolving conflicts and prioritizing time against what matters most
• Prepare the CEO for meetings with agendas, background materials, and key talking points
• Draft, proofread, and manage correspondence and communications on the CEO's behalf
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and follow up on action items to ensure deadlines are met
• 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 other administrative processes
• Manage calendar scheduling and prioritization for the VP, People
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the VP, People, including meeting preparation, correspondence, and travel coordination
• Manage select personal appointments, errands, and scheduling needs for the CEO
• Coordinate personal travel arrangements and reservations
• Assist with household or family logistics as needed and requested
• Handle ad hoc personal projects with discretion and professionalism
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees on office procedures, amenities, and day-to-day operations
• Maintain the New York City 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