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Executive Assistant, AWS Industries - Telecom
- Amazon (Seattle, WA)
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Description
We are seeking an exceptionally driven, fast-moving, resourceful, and proactive Executive Assistant to support aVice President at AWS Industries, who is responsible driving the global Telecom business. 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 and complex executive calendar, and tracking key deliverables. Other activities may include planning and managing large-scale meetings and events. 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.
Key job responsibilities
• High judgment and decision making in an ambiguous environment
• Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities, and calendars
• Manage complex calendar and scheduling requirements
• Planning executive domestic and international travel
• Problem solving and very strong analytical skill capabilities
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Grace under pressure, sound judgment, and flexibility in balancing competing priorities
• Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and following up on outstanding items
• Manage group logistics
• Work with other Executive Assistants throughout the org and across the rest of the company
About the team
Join our international, diverse team, which is going above and beyond for our customers cross Industry. The team focuses to deliver the best results for our customers by working backwards from their needs. The team works together and is driven by customer obsession and supporting our customers on their cloud journeys.
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of executive assistant experience
- Experience with executive level calendar management
- Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
- Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience with end-to-end project management
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
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