What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant, AWS Network Services position at Amazon Web Services (AWS)?
Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a dedicated, ambitious, and customer-obsessed Executive Assistant to join the AWS Network Services team. This role will support at least two senior leaders within the organization and requires superior attention to detail, great organization and prioritization skills, the ability to plan ahead with ambiguity, all while juggling multiple critical requests. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in working with executive leaders (at and outside Amazon) is important, as is the ability to be flexible and change direction seamlessly. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and want to take on varied and exciting new projects and learn new skills. You'll need to take risks and make decisions without knowing the total picture, proactively solving complex problems that affect your customers, leaders, and peers.
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-team meetings, employee engagement activities, offsites, etc.) Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: coordinating meeting agendas at all levels across and within the org; space planning; project coordination including managing budgets and logistics for those efforts.
Key job responsibilities
Management of multiple complex calendars, being inclusive of employees in multiple timezones. Prioritizing appointments and worktime according to the needs of the business and executive.
Extensive travel coordination (international and domestic)
Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities and calendars.
Act as a liaison for direct reports and business stakeholders
Participate in planning of events and driving key team activities (i.e. staff meetings, all global meetings, morale activities, etc.).
Mentor and learn from other executive assistants within the organization and throughout AWS to drive best practices and cross collaboration of efficiencies.
A day in the life
Organize, prioritize, and appropriately handle time-sensitive, confidential information and ensure required actions are taken swiftly.
Coordinate cost effective travel arrangements, coordinating with in-house travel agents and internal travel processes.
Reconcile expenses in a timely fashion.
Partner with the recruiting team, facilities team, HR, Finance, and other business partners within the AWS community.
Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on unfinished items to include meeting notes and action item tracking.
About The Team
The successful Executive Assistant will work closely with the Director for Perimeter Protection, and CloudFront.
AWS Perimeter Protection develops new services that defend Internet-facing applications against evolving threats. We build everything from low-level packet inspection hardware/software to customer-facing AWS services to globally distributed systems capable of mitigating the world's largest and most sophisticated cyber-attacks. Our unique technology and innovative services such as AWS Network Firewall, AWS Shield, AWS WAF and AWS Firewall Manager monitor and defend some of the largest customers and networks in the world.
CloudFront is one of AWS' largest services, at the center of almost every major Internet event. For sporting events such as the Super Bowl, game launches, movies, or TV, there's a tremendous amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure the data is transferred with high performance and efficiency. If you enjoy solving challenging problems with unparalleled scale, this is the team for you!
Basic Qualifications
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $50,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $107,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company - Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Job ID: A2940605
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a dedicated, ambitious, and customer-obsessed Executive Assistant to join the AWS Network Services team. This role will support at least two senior leaders within the organization and requires superior attention to detail, great organization and prioritization skills, the ability to plan ahead with ambiguity, all while juggling multiple critical requests. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in working with executive leaders (at and outside Amazon) is important, as is the ability to be flexible and change direction seamlessly. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and want to take on varied and exciting new projects and learn new skills. You'll need to take risks and make decisions without knowing the total picture, proactively solving complex problems that affect your customers, leaders, and peers.
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-team meetings, employee engagement activities, offsites, etc.) Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: coordinating meeting agendas at all levels across and within the org; space planning; project coordination including managing budgets and logistics for those efforts.
Key job responsibilities
Management of multiple complex calendars, being inclusive of employees in multiple timezones. Prioritizing appointments and worktime according to the needs of the business and executive.
Extensive travel coordination (international and domestic)
Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities and calendars.
Act as a liaison for direct reports and business stakeholders
Participate in planning of events and driving key team activities (i.e. staff meetings, all global meetings, morale activities, etc.).
Mentor and learn from other executive assistants within the organization and throughout AWS to drive best practices and cross collaboration of efficiencies.
A day in the life
Organize, prioritize, and appropriately handle time-sensitive, confidential information and ensure required actions are taken swiftly.
Coordinate cost effective travel arrangements, coordinating with in-house travel agents and internal travel processes.
Reconcile expenses in a timely fashion.
Partner with the recruiting team, facilities team, HR, Finance, and other business partners within the AWS community.
Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on unfinished items to include meeting notes and action item tracking.
About The Team
The successful Executive Assistant will work closely with the Director for Perimeter Protection, and CloudFront.
AWS Perimeter Protection develops new services that defend Internet-facing applications against evolving threats. We build everything from low-level packet inspection hardware/software to customer-facing AWS services to globally distributed systems capable of mitigating the world's largest and most sophisticated cyber-attacks. Our unique technology and innovative services such as AWS Network Firewall, AWS Shield, AWS WAF and AWS Firewall Manager monitor and defend some of the largest customers and networks in the world.
CloudFront is one of AWS' largest services, at the center of almost every major Internet event. For sporting events such as the Super Bowl, game launches, movies, or TV, there's a tremendous amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure the data is transferred with high performance and efficiency. If you enjoy solving challenging problems with unparalleled scale, this is the team for you!
Basic Qualifications
- 2 years of senior level leadership support, or 1 years of Amazon experience
- Experience with executive level calendar management
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- High school or equivalent diploma
- 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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $50,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $107,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company - Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Job ID: A2940605
Salary : $50,000 - $107,100
