We’re seeking a dedicated, resourceful, and customer-obsessed EA leader to support a Vice President on our team. You will be the Lead EA for this international organization and partner with the VP to maintain a process-driven and efficient office, proactively anticipating needs and driving improvements across the administrative and leadership team.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action without having to know the total picture. Critical to success will be the ability to think and plan ahead, manage time effectively, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and build effective working relationships inside and outside the group.
The role is based in Seattle (or Bellevue), WA, and reports directly into the Vice President.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage complex calendar and scheduling to support the VP, working across multiple locations/time zones
- Demonstrate agility in reprioritizing workload based on shifting business needs
- Craft detailed, efficient domestic and international travel itineraries that optimize time and productivity
- Act as a liaison for direct reports and business stakeholders
- Conceptualize and execute a diverse range of team events, from social gatherings to large-scale staff meeting agendas, global team meetings, and off-sites
- Communication Management (internal communications and announcements, presentation edits, internal & external email communications, etc.)
- Project Management (tracking key deliverables and action items, reporting, maintaining operational metrics or KPIs for the business, change management, space planning, etc.)
- Independent ownership and leadership of administrative processes and staff across the org
- High school or equivalent diploma
- 7+ years of senior level leadership support experience
- 3+ years of Business Operations/Project Coordination Experience (Rhythm of the Business management, Space Planning, Budgeting, Process Creation & Improvement, etc.)
- 2+ years of experience working with large global or international team
- Advanced use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment and maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure- Bachelor's degree
- Demonstrated success helping drive key deliverables of the business
- Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills with a high level of integrity and discretion
- Experience leading a team (direct or dotted line)
- Experience working in a matrixed organization
- Impeccable attention to details
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit
https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
