Technical Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at Golborn

About the role

• We are looking for an exceptional Technical Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer who can combine strategic thinking, business analysis, technology literacy and project coordination to support executive decision-making and organisational execution. The successful candidate will work directly with the CEO to coordinate strategic initiatives, monitor business performance, prepare executive-level reports and presentations, and ensure effective follow-through on key management decisions. You will serve as an important coordination point between the CEO and the company's commercial, technical, finance and corporate services functions. This is not a conventional administrative or personal assistant role. It requires a professional who can independently analyse complex business issues, conduct research, develop strategic recommendations and coordinate high-priority initiatives. We are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in management consulting, technology consulting, corporate strategy, business analysis, project management or executive advisory.

Key responsibilities

 Strategic planning and executive support

• Support the CEO in developing, communicating and executing the company's strategic priorities.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable implementation plans, milestones and performance indicators.
• Conduct research and analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Prepare strategic briefs, executive presentations, business cases and decision papers.
• Coordinate strategic planning sessions, executive workshops and management reviews.
• Maintain a structured register of the CEO's strategic priorities, decisions and assigned actions.
• Monitor the implementation of strategic initiatives and identify execution risks, delays and dependencies.

Business analysis and performance monitoring

• Consolidate and analyse business performance reports from Commercial, Technology, Finance and Corporate Services.
• Develop executive dashboards, management reporting templates and performance scorecards.
• Monitor departmental performance against approved business objectives and identify operational gaps.
• Prepare periodic business performance summaries and executive management reports.
• Conduct business analysis, feasibility assessments and financial reviews to support strategic decisions.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Support management in evaluating business performance, resource allocation and organisational effectiveness.

Technology and digital transformation

• Conduct research on emerging GovTech trends, digital public infrastructure, enterprise technology and public-sector digital transformation opportunities.
• Support the CEO in evaluating strategic technology initiatives, product opportunities and potential technology partnerships.
• Work closely with the CTO and technical teams to monitor strategic technology projects and product development milestones.
• Translate complex technical information into clear executive-level briefs and presentations.
• Support the preparation of technology concept papers, solution briefs and presentations for government and institutional stakeholders.
• Research relevant government digital transformation programmes, technology policies and emerging market opportunities.
• Monitor the progress of strategic technology initiatives and highlight issues requiring executive attention.

Strategic project coordination and execution

• Coordinate high-priority projects and special assignments delegated by the CEO.
• Develop project implementation plans, milestone trackers, action registers and progress reports.
• Monitor the execution of strategic initiatives across departments.
• Follow up with responsible teams to ensure timely completion of agreed deliverables.
• Identify project risks, cross-functional dependencies and execution bottlenecks.
• Facilitate collaboration between departmental heads on initiatives requiring executive coordination.
• Prepare consolidated project status reports and escalate critical issues to the CEO.
• Support the implementation of corrective actions and operational improvement initiatives.

Executive stakeholder and partnership coordination

• Support the CEO in coordinating relationships with strategic partners, government institutions, technology partners and other key stakeholders.
• Conduct background research and prepare briefing notes ahead of high-level executive engagements.
• Develop presentations, executive summaries and supporting materials for strategic meetings.
• Coordinate internal preparation for partnership discussions and institutional engagements.
• Document strategic meeting outcomes, agreed commitments and assigned responsibilities.
• Follow up with relevant departments to ensure timely implementation of agreed actions.
• Support the coordination and monitoring of strategic partnerships and joint initiatives.

Corporate governance and executive reporting

• Support the preparation of board presentations, management reports and executive performance updates.
• Coordinate the collection and consolidation of information required for management and board-level reviews.
• Track the implementation of relevant management and board decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of strategic decisions, assigned responsibilities and implementation deadlines.
• Work with departmental heads to ensure executive reports are accurate, timely and complete.
• Handle sensitive commercial, operational and strategic information with appropriate confidentiality and discretion.

Executive office coordination

• Manage the CEO's strategic action register and monitor progress on delegated assignments.
• Coordinate information flow between the CEO and departmental heads.
• Support the prioritisation of matters requiring executive attention.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials and action summaries for key management meetings.
• Ensure management decisions and commitments are documented and tracked.
• Undertake special projects and strategic assignments as directed by the CEO.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years' relevant professional experience in strategy, business analysis, technology consulting, project management, executive advisory or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex business and technical information and develop actionable recommendations.
• Experience supporting senior executives or coordinating cross-functional business initiatives.
• Strong understanding of technology businesses, enterprise technology solutions or digital transformation.
• Excellent research, analytical, business writing and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong project coordination, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent professional judgement and the ability to handle confidential information.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Experience in management consulting, technology consulting, corporate strategy or a CEO's office.
• Professional certification in project management, business analysis or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with GovTech, digital public infrastructure and public-sector digital transformation.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, financial models and board-level presentations.
• Proficiency in business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Experience coordinating strategic partnerships or high-priority organisational initiatives.

Key competencies

• Strategic thinking and business analysis The ability to evaluate complex business challenges, identify relevant insights and develop practical recommendations for executive decision-making. Technology literacy and digital transformation A strong understanding of technology businesses and the ability to interpret technical concepts, evaluate opportunities and communicate their business implications. Project coordination and execution The ability to coordinate multiple strategic initiatives, monitor milestones and drive accountability across departments. Executive communication and presentation Exceptional writing, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into concise executive-level materials. Professional judgement and discretion The ability to operate effectively in a CEO's office, manage sensitive information and exercise sound judgement in high-priority assignments.

What success looks like in this role

You will be expected to:

• Provide timely, accurate and insightful analysis that supports executive decision-making.
• Ensure strategic initiatives and high-priority assignments are effectively coordinated and monitored.
• Produce high-quality executive briefs, management reports, presentations and decision- support materials.
• Improve visibility over organisational performance through structured dashboards and reporting.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between the CEO and departmental heads.
• Ensure timely follow-through on executive decisions, strategic commitments and assigned actions.
• Identify operational risks, execution gaps and opportunities for organisational improvement.