Executive Assistant, Hardware Engineering

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Web Services is seeking a highly motivated and customer obsessed Executive Assistant to support the Directors of Hardware Engineering. Key responsibilities include handling a high volume of tasks composed of complex calendar management, managing travel and expenses, project management and office administrative support functions while effectively prioritizing amidst a flood of information and requests and ensuring appropriate level of urgency is given. This role is responsible for action items (documentation, follow up and preparation) and ensuring appropriate and timely action on deliverables. Responsibilities also include coordination of international travel, organizing large internal events and external partner meetings for a fast paced, fun and expanding team of ~170. This role will work with other team and organization EAs to help continue to build the business behind-the-scenes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Creative problem solver
· Demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments while maintaining a commitment to deadlines and long term goals
· Desire and aptitude for learning new concepts on the job
· Sense of humor and ability to work while having fun
· Passion and enthusiasm for customer experience and Amazon’s vision
· Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
· Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· 5+ years of experience assisting at the executive level
· Demonstrated experience supporting at least 2 or more executives
· Experience in MS Word, Excel, Quip, Outlook and Visio
· Experience with space management
· Experience creating team-building activities