Executive Assistant, IES Delivery Experience

About Amazon

Amazon strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform.

Founded by Jeff Bezos, Amazon started in 1995 as a place to buy books because of the unique customer experience the Web could offer book lovers. Bezos believed that only the Internet could offer customers the convenience of browsing a selection of millions of book titles in a single sitting. During the first 30 days of business, Amazon fulfilled orders for customers in 50 states and 45 countries - all shipped from his Seattle-area garage.

Amazon's evolution from Website to e-commerce partner to development platform is driven by the spirit of innovation that is part of the company's DNA. The world's brightest technology minds come to Amazon. com to research and develop technology that improves the lives of shoppers and sellers around the world.

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Role:
Amazon is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Director of Delivery Experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to drive results in an ambiguous environment, with a high level of attention to detail. Executive Assistant will be at the center of the team and will be part of the glue that helps our team operate efficiently, effectively and happily. This role is for you if you are organized, self-motivated, kind and care about the employee experience. This role is for you if you seek a role in which you can strongly contribute, learn, build, and be challenged.

The role requires superior attention to detail, great organizational skills, ability to find solutions to problems, juggle multiple requests, and identify ways to drive efficiency. This is a hands-on role, the ideal candidate must be a self-starter willing to roll up the sleeves, think and move fast, dive deep, and get things done. Anticipating and planning for changes, and the ability to stay organized while helping others get organized are critical skills.

A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information as well as professionalism in dealing with senior executives is important. A good sense of humor is critical, as is flexibility and the ability to change direction at a moment s notice. The successful candidate will possess the skills to react with appropriate urgency to situations which require a quick turnaround, be able to take effective action without having to know the complete picture, and proactively solve complex problems. Based on the candidate s interest and expertise, s/he can also choose certain project work streams in which to participate.



Key job responsibilities
This role will support the Director of Delivery Experience.
- Calendar and scheduling requirements across multiple geographical time zones.
- Communication with Internal & External stakeholders/partners
- Arrange air/hotel/ground transportation while creating detailed travel itineraries.
- Drive team activities (including staff meeting agendas and notes, org-wide meetings, social outings, catering, supply ordering, and other key logistics).
- Manage travel & expenses, event planning, meeting agenda management, and invoice and financial processing
- Attend key talent acquisition leadership meetings and taking minutes. In conjunction with the leader, create agendas for these meetings, drive key actions, follow up with constituents, and circulate minutes
- Driving close collaboration with other Executive Assistant peers - Bachelor's degree
- Experience with executive level calendar management
- Experience handling administrative details independently, while exercising good judgment in keeping team members adequately informed