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Primary Role:
Executive Assistant: Administrative and organizational support for executives
Project Manager: Leads and manages specific projects
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Strategic and operational advisor, focusing on portfolio management
Reporting Relationship:
Executive Assistant: Reports directly to the executive they support
Project Manager: Reports to a project sponsor or senior manager
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Reports to HoldCo executive, possibly CEO or board
Scope of Responsibilities:
Executive Assistant: Focused on day-to-day tasks and administrative duties
Project Manager: Oversees project lifecycle from initiation to closure
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Overseeing operations and strategy across the portfolio of companies
Decision-Making Authority:
Executive Assistant: Limited to administrative decisions
Project Manager: Decision-making within the scope of the project
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Considerable, influencing decisions across the portfolio
Strategic Planning:
Executive Assistant: Limited involvement, support capacity
Project Manager: Involved in planning project strategy and objectives
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Involved in strategic planning for the holding company and its entities
Team Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages administrative staff
Project Manager: Manages project teams
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Coordinates across various management teams within the portfolio
Meeting Involvement:
Executive Assistant: Scheduling, preparing materials, taking minutes
Project Manager: Leads project meetings, coordinates team communication
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Involved in high-level meetings, providing insights and alignment
Project Management:
Executive Assistant: Manages small projects within their role
Project Manager: Responsible for complete project management
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Oversees projects that affect multiple companies within the portfolio
Communication:
Executive Assistant: Facilitates internal communication
Project Manager: Communicates project updates and liaises with stakeholders
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Facilitates communication across the portfolio and with external stakeholders
Professional Development:
Executive Assistant: Focused on improving administrative and organizational skills
Project Manager: Focuses on project management skills and methodologies
Chief of Staff at HoldCo: Develops expertise in portfolio management and strategic oversight
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