Executive Assistant to the CDTO

Signet Jewelers•Irving, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining the company at a pivotal moment of digital and organizational transformation, the Executive Assistant to the Chief Digital & Technology Officer (CDTO) serves as a strategic partner and operational leader, responsible for maximizing executive effectiveness, driving organizational alignment, and ensuring seamless execution across a highly complex global environment. This is not a traditional administrative role. This individual operates as an extension of the CDTO, anticipating needs, prioritizing competing demands, and ensuring that the executive’s time, focus, and energy are directed toward the highest-impact work. The role requires high judgment, strong business acumen, and proactive ownership, supporting a global team across multiple time zones while influencing outcomes across senior leaders, executive assistants, and cross-functional stakeholders. This is a high-visibility, high-trust role that directly impacts executive effectiveness and organizational performance.

Requirements

5–10+ years of experience supporting C-level executives in complex, global organizations
Proven ability to operate in high-demand, fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders
Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail
High emotional intelligence and strong judgment in ambiguous situations
Ability to anticipate needs and operate proactively with minimal direction
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with executive-level polish
Experience managing complex calendars across global teams and time zones
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, collaboration tools, and digital platforms
High level of discretion and professionalism

Responsibilities

Proactively manage and optimize the CDTO’s time, focus, and priorities
Anticipate needs 2–3 steps ahead, ensuring readiness for key meetings, decisions, and deliverables
Build and manage forward-looking cadence across board meetings, SLT, town halls, and key initiatives
Act as a thought partner in prioritizing requests, filtering inputs, and escalating critical matters
Own and orchestrate a highly complex, global calendar across multiple time zones and senior stakeholders
Establish efficient meeting cadence and ensure alignment across executive peers and their offices
Exercise strong judgment in balancing accessibility with focus—protecting time while enabling speed
Enable rapid scheduling and decision-making across senior leadership
Serve as a key interface between the CDTO and senior leaders, Board members, and external partners
Build strong relationships across executive assistants and leadership teams to drive alignment and responsiveness
Represent the CDTO with professionalism, discretion, and credibility
Act as a “gatekeeper and connector,” ensuring the right information reaches the right audience at the right time
Ensure the CDTO is fully prepared for all critical engagements (materials, context, priorities)
Track key decisions, commitments, and follow-ups from meetings and ensure execution
Coordinate high-impact events (town halls, leadership meetings) with speed and precision
Drive post-meeting communication and alignment (e.g., recaps, materials, next steps)
Draft, review, and refine executive communications (emails, presentations, internal announcements)
Ensure messaging aligns with executive intent, tone, and organizational priorities
Support development of presentations and materials for leadership forums and key initiatives
Coordinate travel, expenses, and logistics with high attention to detail and efficiency
Manage collaboration tools and ensure smooth digital workflow across the executive office
Enable seamless coordination across global teams and functions
Ensure timely and accurate execution of all administrative and operational responsibilities
Bring energy, urgency, and a strong sense of ownership to the role
Act as a cultural amplifier—driving engagement, responsiveness, and accountability across teams
Serve as an extension of the CDTO’s leadership style and expectations
Help create cohesion across a distributed, global organization