Executive Assistant to the VP, Alexa Devices & Developer Technologies
Company: Amazon.com, Inc.
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
DESCRIPTION
Job summary
The Amazon Alexa organization is seeking an exceptionally driven,
fast-moving, and resourceful Executive Assistant to support our VP
of Alexa Devices & Developer Technologies. This exciting role
requires superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight
deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to juggle
multiple critical requests. The right candidate will have a strong
sense of ownership, bias for action, and be able to work accurately
when under pressure to meet tight deadlines. You will be
responsible for a wide range of activities including management of
a fast-changing & complex executive calendar, and tracking key
deliverables. Other activities will include building and mentoring
our team of EAs. You will be part of a very fast-paced team,
entrusted to a wide range of unsupervised decisions affecting the
prioritization, importance, and speed of our business.
The ideal candidate will have experience in technology
organizations, are passionate about serving their clients, have
excellent problem-solving abilities, and are able to influence
without authority across all levels of the organizational
hierarchy.
Key job responsibilities
* Play a leadership role with the administrative support team
* Work with other assistants throughout the org and across the rest
of the company
* Manage complex calendar and scheduling requirements
* Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and
organizing events, activities, and calendars
* Planning executive Domestic and International Travel
* Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and following
up on outstanding items
* Keep a continuous improvement mindset and proactively identify
opportunities for improvement in executive productivity and
communications and the overall organization's effectiveness and
health
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* 8+ years of experience assisting at the executive level
* Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel
* Experience with managing and developing a team of EAs
* Composed under pressure, sound judgment, and flexibility in
balancing competing priorities
* Superior planning, time management, and organizational skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and
in dealing with professionals inside and outside the company
* Detail orientation and experience balancing multiple tasks and
deadlines
* High judgment and decision making in an ambiguous environment
* Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders at
executive level
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's Degree
* Experience supporting executives in a technical organization
* Professional polish and ability to demonstrate grace and
composure under pressure
* Positive, proactive, and able to have fun at work and help others
do the same; Great sense of humor is a bonus.
* Experience designing processes and mechanisms to maximize
efficiencies and improve communication clarity
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is
an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other
legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who
would like to request an accommodation, please visit
https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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