Senior Executive Assistant to SVP of Product (SASE)

Palo Alto Networks • Santa Clara, CA

6d • $101,000 - $163,000

About The Position

As the Senior Executive Assistant to our SVP of Product Management, you will provide comprehensive, high-level administrative support, acting as a key partner in the SVP’s success. You will engage with senior executives globally, manage complex scheduling and projects with the highest level of discretion and efficiency. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can anticipate needs and collaborate effectively to support the broader executive team in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting a C-level or SVP-level executive in a fast-paced, global organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex calendars, global travel, and event planning using Google Suite (G Suite).
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to convey a professional image and represent the organization effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to address multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience working within a high-growth technology or cybersecurity company.
• Experience supporting a technology executive.
• A highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective and take initiative when working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the SVP’s complex and dynamic calendar, strategically prioritizing meetings and resolving scheduling conflicts across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate and execute all aspects of intricate international and domestic travel, including logistics, itineraries, and timely expense reconciliation.
• Plan and execute critical meetings, including leadership offsites and team All-Hands, by establishing agendas, coordinating logistics, and ensuring effective follow-up.
• Proactively collaborate and exchange information with other Executive Assistants to ensure aligned and seamless support across the entire leadership team.
• Support the SVP with key communication tasks, including drafting, editing, and distributing memos and announcements to various internal stakeholder groups.
• Manage special projects from conception to completion, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Navigate the procurement process to ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders, invoices, and contracts for the SVP's office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees