Executive Assistant, Solutions Architecture

Here at Amazon Web Services were looking for an exceptionally bright experienced energetic and selfmotivated Executive Assistant to support the Director for Solutions Architecture ANZ.

This exciting role requires superior attention to detail the ability to meet tight deadlines great organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple critical requests. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is critical as is a good sense of humour.

As the successful candidate you will apply your many years of executive support experience to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround switch gears at a moments notice and take effective action without having to know the total picture. The need to engage external customers will be frequent so previous experience supporting a sales or professional services team will stand you in good stead.

More broadly your responsibilities will include management of complex calendar and scheduling requirements; acting as a liaison for the leadership team; driving key team activities (such as staff meeting agendas space planning) and travel coordination. And we must not forget have fun at work and help others do the same.
To be considered you must possess extensive experience assisting at the senior level in a fastpaced environment which has equipped you with the skills to look around corners; superior knowledge of Microsoft Suite as well as exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Were a fast growing business and whilst the role will be demanding and we face new challenges every day there is a strong sense of team. If this is the environment you excel in this could be the role for you.

Key job responsibilities
Manage complex international calendars and scheduling requirements with stakeholders based in the US / Americas and throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Manage domestic and international travel.
Manage expense report coordination and submission.
Manage team space including moves reconfigurations and new hire onboarding.
Organise execute and assist with team activities (staff meetings allhands meetings offsites and team social events).
Act as a liaison for executives direct reports.

About the team
AWS Global Sales
AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service unmatched technology and unwavering support. We dive deep to understand each customers unique challenges then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customerfirst approach is how we built the worlds most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.


Diverse Experiences
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Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

Experience leading process improvements
Experience in a fastpaced hightech company
Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency

Acknowledgement of country:
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