Senior Executive Assistant

Hill; As Sudiyah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Intl. in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to oversee administrative operations across project teams and business units. The SEA will establish robust processes, supervise staff, and coordinate services to boost efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational and communication skills, with a track record in infrastructure or mega projects. You will manage scheduling, document control, onboarding and reporting, ensuring seamless daily operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading administrative operations in large projects or corporate environments.
• Experience providing administrative leadership in complex project environments such as infrastructure or mega projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage administrative support functions across the department.
• Coordinate office operations, facilities, and support services.
• Oversee document control, records management, and information governance.
• Support team coordination, meeting management, and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with policies and governance, maintaining professional environment.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and employee administrative support.
• Maintain reporting and filing systems for administrative records.
• Drive process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Foster cross-functional coordination between project teams and stakeholders.
• Provide timely administrative support to project operations.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Administrative management systems

Job description

The Senior Executive Assistant (SEA) plays a crucial role in overseeing and enabling the effective operation of project teams and business units. The SEA is responsible for establishing robust administrative processes, supervising personnel, and coordinating services to enhance operational efficiency. This role is integral to the successful execution of projects and requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage administrative support functions, ensuring efficient and effective operations across the department.
• Coordinate office operations, facilities, and support services, including workspace requirements and maintenance.
• Oversee document control, records management, and information governance, maintaining accurate and organized records.
• Support team coordination, meeting management, and scheduling, ensuring smooth logistics for all project-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and administrative governance, maintaining a professional and ethical work environment.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and employee administrative support, providing a seamless and welcoming experience for new hires.
• Maintain reporting, tracking, and filing systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date administrative records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing process enhancements to boost administrative efficiency.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination and communication, fostering a collaborative environment between project teams and stakeholders.
• Provide timely and accurate administrative support to project and business operations, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading administrative operations, office management, and support functions in a large project or corporate environment.
• Experience in providing administrative leadership and coordination within complex project environments, especially in infrastructure, construction, or mega projects.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and administrative management systems, with the ability to quickly learn new software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Proven track record in managing multiple priorities and deadlines, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.
• Leadership and team supervision capabilities, with the ability to motivate and guide administrative personnel.
• Knowledge of records management, document control, and administrative governance practices, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to process improvement, identifying and implementing efficient solutions.
• Experience in developing and implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures, driving operational excellence.