Lead Executive Assistant - Board & Executive Operations

Dynatrace; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Stock purchase options

PTO

Job summary

Dynatrace is seeking a proactive Lead Executive Assistant to support the General Counsel, Legal Leadership Team, and the Board of Directors. The role requires regular in-office presence in Boston (2-3 days/week) and backup support for the CEO’s Executive Assistant.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of C-level and board support, expert calendar management, travel logistics, and exceptional discretion. The position offers a dynamic, high‑touch environment and exposure to company leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting C-level executives and Boards
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars, travel, meetings, and events
• Professionalism with discretion and confidentiality in sensitive information

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to General Counsel, Legal Leadership Team, and Board of Directors
• Plan and coordinate quarterly and special board meetings, events, and offsites
• Coordinate travel, venues, accommodations, and virtual meeting settings
• Backup support for CEO’s Executive Assistant and other senior leaders

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Travel logistics

Communication

Relationship-building

Discretion

Meeting coordination

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Video conferencing

Job description

# Lead Executive Assistant - Board & Executive Operations## **Your role at Dynatrace**Dynatrace is seeking an experienced, proactive Lead Executive Assistant to support the General Counsel and Legal Leadership Team as well as manage logistics/support of the Dynatrace Board of Directors. This high-visibility role also provides backup support to the CEO’s Executive Assistant and requires regular presence in our Boston office. The ideal candidate is a trusted partner who anticipates needs, exercises sound judgment, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This individual will coordinate complex meetings, travel, and events for board members and senior leaders while delivering a seamless, high-touch experience.Key Responsibilities:Executive and Leadership Support* Deliver high-level executive support to the General Counsel and Legal Leadership Team, including complex calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reporting, meeting coordination, and daily operations.* Provide temporary executive support to the CFO.* Anticipate executive needs, resolve scheduling conflicts, and respond quickly to changing priorities and time-sensitive requests.* Coordinate executive offsites, leadership meetings, and strategic company events.* Provide backup support to the CEO’s Executive Assistant to ensure continuity of executive operations.* Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.Board of Directors Support* Plan and execute quarterly and special board meetings, dinners, and executive events.* Work with board members and their executive assistants to coordinate meeting availability, scheduling, invitations, communications, and virtual meeting settings.* Coordinate venues, technology, room setups, security, catering, and virtual participation.* Maintain project plans, timelines, attendee lists, seating plans, and event materials.* Source venues, negotiate terms, and manage hotel contracts, room blocks, and reservations.* Partner with internal teams and vendors to deliver seamless meetings, travel, and events.Operational Excellence and Partnerships* Build strong relationships with board members, senior leaders, administrative teams, workplace partners, venues, hotels, and vendors.* Manage multiple high-priority projects with accuracy, confidentiality, and follow-through.* Anticipate logistics challenges, resolve issues proactively, and adapt plans as needed.* Improve processes and documentation to strengthen board and executive operations.**This hybrid role is based in the Greater Boston area and requires regular in-office presence in our Boston, MA office (2-3 days a week in office). A successful candidate must be comfortable responding to urgent requests, coordinating last-minute meetings, and occasionally working evenings or weekends to support board and executive operations.**## **What will help you succeed**Minimum Requirements:* 8+ years of experience supporting C-level executives and Board of Directors preferred.Preferred Requirements:* Proven expertise managing complex calendars, executive meetings, events, offsites, travel, and logistics.* Experience managing venues, hotels, vendors, budgets, contracts, and negotiations.* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook calendar management.* Exceptional organizational, communication, project management, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.* Executive presence, sound judgment, discretion, adaptability, and a proactive, service-oriented approach.## **Why you will love being a Dynatracer*** A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.* Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.* A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.* An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.* A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.* A truly international mindset that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.* A relocation team that is eager to help you start your journey to a new country, always there to support and by your side.* Attractive compensation packages and stock purchase options with numerous benefits and advantages.## **Compensation and Rewards**DOE, salary $140K - $180K, plus Health, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO. Total compensation may vary depending on candidate experience/education and location.