The Amazon Devices and Digital Services team is seeking an exceptionally talented, resourceful, and self-motivated Executive Assistant to support the VP of Devices Business Development. This exciting role requires superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to juggling multiple critical requests across internal and external stakeholders, and proactively anticipating needs and driving improvements across the leadership team. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is important. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action without having to know the total picture. The ability to be flexible and change direction at a moment’s notice is critical for success in this role. We work as a global team, dealing with multiple stakeholders across the business and product teams: therefore it is essential to have the ability to work successfully in a team environment and build effective working relationships inside and outside the group.
Responsibilities for this position include the ability to think and plan ahead, delegate responsibilities appropriately, and manage time effectively.

Other key responsibilities include:

Provide seamless support to the Vice President and leadership team to support organizational priorities

Management of complex calendar and scheduling to support VP leader, working across multiple locations

Manage domestic and international travel

Organize, execute, and assist with team activities

Attending key meetings, tracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables and following up on existing items

Work closely with the leadership team to provide seamless support to the group using real-time prioritization of business activities.

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, across the company, and with our most critical external partners.

Have fun at work and help others do the same



Key job responsibilities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with VP or higher support
- 6+ years of executive assistant experience
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with domestic and international travel coordination.
- High levels of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Ability to work in an ambiguous environment.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills, team-oriented philosophy, and problem solving skills.
- Grace under pressure, and the ability to switch gears at a moment’s notice.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- External executive engagement and coordination

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- Experience with C-level executive calendar management
- Experience as an Executive Assistant

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience managing teams
- Experience working in a matrixed organization

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $88,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $176,000/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.