Executive Assistant, AWS Database Services

Amazon.com, Inc.•Seattle, WA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Here in AWS Database Services, our team builds and operates the foundational database technologies that power the world's fastest-growing startups and largest enterprises. We are the critical layer where data meets possibility, enabling customers to build and scale applications that millions of people depend on every day. We are looking for an exceptionally organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support a VP within our organization. In this role, you will be the operational backbone that enables our leaders to scale their impact and drive key initiatives. You will do more than just manage schedules and logistics; you are a force multiplier who anticipates challenges, streamlines complex processes, and acts as a central point of communication for a fast-paced global team. Your work will directly contribute to the success of a team shaping the future of the cloud. You will masterfully navigate competing priorities, manage intricate calendar for the VP across multiple time zones, and coordinate high-impact team activities. If you thrive on orchestrating order in a fast-paced world and want to be at the center of technological innovation, we would love to hear from you. This role is based in Seattle, WA and requires five (5) days a week in office.

Requirements

7+ years of senior level leadership support, or 5+ years of Amazon experience
Experience with executive level calendar management
Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
Experience handling administrative details independently, while exercising good judgment in keeping team members adequately informed
Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company

Nice To Haves

Experience working with large global teams
Experience leading process improvements
Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
Experience with work space planning/management

Responsibilities

Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities and calendars
Management of complex calendars and scheduling requirements
Acting as a liaison for direct reports
Driving key team activities (such as staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, supply ordering)
Tracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables and following up on items
Travel coordination for the VP
Participating in planning of events
Having fun at work and helping others do the same
This position will work with other assistants throughout the Database Services and across the rest of the company