Executive Assistant

Amazon Web Services (AWS)


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Description

AWS is seeking a dedicated, resourceful, and customer-obsessed Executive Assistant to provide 1:1 supporting to the AGS MENAT Managing Director. The Executive Assistant will will collaborate with various business partners in associated departments, as well as other Executive Assistants across the multiple global stakeholder teams within the organization.

As an Executive Assistant, 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 all–hands meetings 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.

Working in a highly ambiguous environment, you will demonstrate initiative, complete tasks and projects quickly, and proactively take action without having to know the total picture. You will learn organizational structures and objectives of the teams you support, as well as build a strong internal network. You will apply a superior attention to detail, great organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple critical requests while maintaining flexibility, a sense of humor, and most importantly, grace under pressure. 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 and long-term career growth.

Key job responsibilities

  • Expertly manage complex a VP calendar across multiple time zones and occasional coverage for other executives when EAs are out of office.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all calendar information and executive activities.
  • Conceptualize and execute a diverse range of team events, from social gatherings to large-scale staff meeting agendas, global team meetings, and off-sites.
  • Design and implement onsite team-building events that boost morale and foster collaboration.
  • Drive continuous improvement in team processes and project efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

  • 5+ years of senior level leadership support experience
  • Experience with domestic or international travel coordination, or experience in senior level leadership support
  • Experience with executive level calendar management, or experience managing multiple calendars
  • - Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
  • Experience managing multiple calendars

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.


Company - Amazon Web Services EMEA Dubai FZ Branch - Q29

Job ID: A3108131

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