Strategic Executive Assistant & Projects Coordinator

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group company, seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a Vice President in Makati. The role combines executive support with project governance, driving strategic initiatives and coordinating cross-functional actions.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in executive support, staff management, project management, PMO, or business operations.
• Experience supporting executive-level stakeholders and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage VP calendar, prepare executive presentations, coordinate meetings, travel, and communications.
• Oversee VP-sponsored initiatives with project plans, timelines, governance, risk tracking, and status reporting.

Skills

Executive support

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

MS Office proficiency

Governance/PMO basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Project Management / Operations Management

Job description

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group company, seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to a Vice President in Makati. The role combines executive support with project governance, driving strategic initiatives and coordinating cross-functional actions.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.