Operations Manager – Executive Support

Cushman & Wakefield • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

We’re seeking a highly organized and proactive Operations Manager to join our team and support the seamless execution of day-to-day operations for our executive leadership. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is a strong communicator, and enjoys optimizing workflows, managing complex calendars, and coordinating high-visibility events to support executive priorities

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, executive support, or business administration
• Demonstrated success in managing complex executive calendars and large-scale event logistics
• Experience supporting or working closely with executive leadership
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working independently and navigating ambiguity
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and project/task management platforms (e.g., Workday, Concur)
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a large corporate or global organization
• Familiarity with executive-level reporting, business planning, or stakeholder engagement
• Experience coordinating offsites, board meetings, or corporate events
• Interest in strategic operations, organizational planning, or process optimization

Responsibilities

• Serve as a central point of coordination for executive operations across various functions
• Own and manage complex executive calendars , balancing competing priorities and ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate internal and external meetings, leadership offsites, client engagements, and high-profile events
• Manage and streamline internal processes, including executive deliverables and project timelines
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure executives are prepared with agendas, briefing materials, and key talking points
• Track action items, deadlines, and initiatives, ensuring timely follow-up and completion
• Support internal communications, such as drafting team updates or preparing materials for leadership meetings
• Provide end-to-end event management, including logistics, vendor coordination, budget tracking, and on-site execution
• Help manage key documents and resources, ensuring high standards of organization and confidentiality
• Identify and implement process improvements for operational efficiency

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed