Executive Assistant II, AWS Compute Services (EC2)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Seattle seeks an exceptionally driven Executive Assistant to support the VP of Compute Abstractions.

The role demands meticulous attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, and strong organizational skills to manage a fast-changing calendar and deliverables. You will coordinate complex travel, plan large meetings and events, and collaborate with other assistants across the org to prioritize urgent requests.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior level leadership support, or 3+ years of Amazon experience.
• Experience with executive level calendar management.
• Experience with domestic or international travel coordination.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications.

Responsibilities

• Play a leadership role with the administrative support team
• High judgment and decision making in an ambiguous environment
• Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities, and calendars
• Manage complex calendar and scheduling requirements
• Planning executive Domestic and International Travel
• Problem solving and very strong analytical skill capabilities
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Grace under pressure, sound judgment, and flexibility in balancing competing priorities
• Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and following up on items
• Manage group logistics
• Participate in planning of key meetings and events
• Work with other assistants throughout the org and across the rest of the company

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication

Job description

We are seeking an exceptionally driven, fast-moving, resourceful, and proactive Executive Assistant to help support the Vice President of Compute Abstractions in our growing global organization. This exciting role requires superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple critical requests. The right candidate will have a strong sense of ownership, bias for action, and be able to work accurately when under pressure to meet tight deadlines. You will be responsible for a wide range of activities including management of a fast-changing and complex executive calendar, and tracking key deliverables. Other activities may include planning and managing large-scale meetings and events. You will be part of a very fast-paced team, entrusted to a wide range of unsupervised decisions affecting the prioritization, importance, and speed of our business.

Key job responsibilities

• Play a leadership role with the administrative support team
• High judgment and decision making in an ambiguous environment
• Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities, and calendars
• Manage complex calendar and scheduling requirements
• Planning executive Domestic and International Travel
• Problem solving and very strong analytical skill capabilities
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Grace under pressure, sound judgment, and flexibility in balancing competing priorities
• Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and following up on items
• Manage group logistics
• Participate in planning of key meetings and events
• Work with other assistants throughout the org and across the rest of the company

A day in the life

Also accepting applicants from San Jose to work from our San Jose office.

About The Team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

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Work/Life Balance

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Inclusive Team Culture

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Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior level leadership support, or 3+ years of Amazon experience
• Experience with executive level calendar management
• Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
• Experience leading process improvements
• Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.

• sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Job ID: A10534697