Executive Business Partner

Stack Overflow

3h•Remote

About The Position

Every developer has a tab open on Stack Overflow. We are one of the most popular websites in the world - a community-based space focused on increasing productivity, decreasing cycle times, accelerating time to market, and protecting institutional knowledge. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We embrace collaboration, transparency, and believe in leading with empathy; creating an environment where every Stacker knows they belong. We embrace that the unique contributions and points of view of all Stackers contribute to our success. We are a Best Company to Work For, in addition to being recognized for Best Company Leadership, Best Company Happiness, Best Company Perks and Benefits, Best Company Work-Life Balance, Best Company Compensation, and Best Company Outlook. We are a remote-first company with Hiring HUBs based in the US, Canada, UK, and Germany. Stack Overflow is looking for an Executive Business Partner for the Chief Product & Technology Officer. The role can be performed virtually, supporting a remote-first organization, but your working hours will need to align with US Eastern time. Who we’re looking for: You’re adaptable, a digital native, and an organizational professional. You have a passion for technology, a people-first mindset, and a commitment to providing outstanding partnership with the Product, Design, Engineering, and Community (PDEC) organization. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy managing a wide range of responsibilities. You are a trusted partner. Executive leadership, cross-functional partners, and peers turn to you for your knowledge and perspective, they want to collaborate with you, and they trust that you’ll be critically thinking about everything that comes your way.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a similar role, providing direct support for executives and their organization
Experience working with technology organizations
Proficiency with Google Suite required, and familiarity with Slack strongly preferred
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
Enthusiasm for problem-solving and optimization, specifically in regards to meeting planning, communication, and prioritization
Passion for product development, learning new skills/concepts/systems, and project management
Excel at working collaboratively across departments and building trust with cross-functional partners
Extremely detail-oriented with exemplary time-management skills
Ability to work in a virtual team environment; experience supporting remote executives and teams across multiple time zones is a plus
Flexibility and agility in an ever-changing environment
A self-starter, resourceful, and intuitive, enabling you to identify opportunities and make decisions with minimal guidance or direction
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to best represent yourself, our executives and Stack Overflow

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a virtual team environment; experience supporting remote executives and teams across multiple time zones is a plus

Responsibilities

Anticipate, manage and support the work, priorities and goals of the Chief Product & Technology Officer allowing them to maximize their efficiency and impact
Organize, coordinate, and prepare content for department and leadership meetings and communications
Manage high volume calendars and schedule complex meetings
Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and sensitivity
Comprehend complex organizational operations and demonstrate an ability to make well-reasoned recommendations to executives and their teams to streamline functions
Work as a strategic and collaborative partner to executives, peers, and leaders within the PDEC organization
Coordinate meeting, event, and travel logistics as needed

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary
Generous paid vacation
Generous parental leave (16 weeks at 100% pay), family care leave, and unlimited sick days
Equity for all employees at all levels
Industry-leading health benefits that are applicable per country of residence for all our full-time employees
Company-paid Life Insurance
Home Internet stipend
Professional allocation for your growth and development
One-time allowance to assist with your home office setup
Company-paid access to Calm, Bravely, LinkedIn Learning, MyAcademy and Overdrive