Executive Assistant, AGS Tech

Amazon•New York, NY

About The Position

The AWS Global Sales Technology (AGS Tech) organization is looking for an exceptionally driven, resourceful and proactive Executive Assistant. You will be part of a collaborative, customer-obsessed, fast-moving global organization and working with technical teams such as Solutions Architects and Customer Solutions Managers. 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 critical activities including complex calendar management, tracking key deliverables, coordinating travel and expenses, and organizing team activities and events (such as leadership offsites and employee engagement activities). Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating meeting agendas, space planning, and ad hoc project coordination. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is important. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to act as an extension of our leaders in partnership with a supportive and collaborative EA community. The Executive Assistant will collaborate with various business partners in associated departments, as well as other Executive Assistants across the multiple global stakeholder teams within AWS Global Sales and AWS. Over time, you will build deep and trusting professional relationships with the leaders and their teams, which will blossom into strong partnerships that provide opportunity for special projects with increased responsibility. A day in the life The AWS Global Sales (AGS) NAMER Tech organization is a global, cross-functional team supporting Amazon's sales initiatives across North America. About the team Diverse Experiences 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. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Requirements

5+ years of senior level leadership support experience
Experience with executive level calendar management
Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
Experience leading process improvements

Nice To Haves

7+ years of senior level leadership support experience
Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
Experience working with large global teams

Responsibilities

Expertly own and manage a complex executive calendar, scheduling across global time zones.
Own domestic and international travel; craft detailed, efficient travel itineraries that optimize time and productivity.
Conceptualize and execute a diverse range of team events, from social gatherings to large-scale staff meeting agendas, global team meetings, and off-sites.
Exercise sound judgment when handling confidential matters and communications in an ambiguous environment.
Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and following up on outstanding items.
Work with other assistants throughout the org and across the rest of the company.
Responsible for space planning of the WW AGS Tech organization
Play a leadership role with the AGS Tech EA team.

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