Executive Assistant, AWS Data Center Ops

Amazon Web Services is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support the VP of Engineering based in Seattle. This role requires the ability to complete complex tasks and small projects with little to no guidance lead staff meetings and other business operations coordinate complex travel and collaborate with other senior leader executive assistants to quickly and efficiently calendar critical and sensitive business meetings.

Key job responsibilities
Provide seamless support to the Vice President and leadership team to support organizational priorities
Proactively manage leaders calendar with attention to accuracy detail and allocation of time to promote productivity; recognizing the need to re-prioritize as appropriate
Coordinate domestic and international travel in compliance with existing policies and procedures ensuring effective use of time and resources
Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and following up on outstanding items
Act as a liaison for direct reports
Drive and organize key team activities such as staff meeting agendas global team meetings offsites team-based events etc.
Proactively look around corners and take the initiative to alert leaders on future actions required of them potential scheduling conflicts and other forward-looking items
Anticipate challenges and plan accordingly ahead of need (outside of calendaring i.e. staffing development talent pipeline etc.)
Understand business priorities and proactively look for ways to improve processes to create efficiency and scale for the leadership team ranging from organizational communication mechanisms to tools to planning meetings
Plan the annual organizational calendar and facilitate the integration and prioritization of emerging priorities
Support and at times manage small to medium projects based on organizational needs and professional development interests
Build relationships and work collaboratively with Executive Assistants throughout the team and across the company

A day in the life
Working in a highly ambiguous environment you will demonstrate initiative complete tasks and projects quickly and proactively take action without having to know the total picture. You will learn organizational structures and objectives of the teams you support as well as build a strong internal network. You will apply a superior attention to detail great organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple critical requests while maintaining flexibility a sense of humor and most importantly grace under pressure. Over time you will build deep and trusting professional relationships with the leaders and their teams which will blossom into strong partnerships that provide opportunity for special projects with increased responsibility and long-term career growth.

About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and were looking for talented people who want to help.

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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.


- 5 years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
- Experience working with large global teams

- 7 years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience in a fast-paced high-tech company
- Experience with end-to-end project management
- Experience leading process improvements

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

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.