Executive Assistant, AWS Data Center Community - Seattle

Job Description

Amazon Web Services is seeking an experienced administrative professional to support our VP AWS Data Centers based in Seattle. This very visible role requires the ability to complete complex tasks and small projects with little to no guidance, lead staff meetings and other business operations, and collaborate with other senior leader executive assistants to quickly and efficiently calendar critical and sensitive business meetings. Additionally, this lead executive assistant position will define the operating standards and rhythm for the global AWS Data Center Community executive assistant team, and own the scaling and development plans for the group. This position will interact with customers, vendors, regulators, and other constituents on timely, sensitive, and business critical matters.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other
words, we’re 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 we’re
looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts,
operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest
standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our
customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to
completion.


Key job responsibilities
• Manage complex calendar and scheduling requirements
• Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and following up on outstanding items
• Drive key team activities, such as staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, and supply ordering
• Plan and organize events and activities, including travel arrangements
• Hire and develop a deep bench of high potential executive assistants in and outside the AWS Data Center organization
• Plan, scale, and manage administrative support for a global organization growing in excess of 25% annually
• Simplify administrative processes that inefficient and/or that generate unnecessary friction and high levels of frustration
• Execute high judgement decisions as a delegate of the VP AWS Data Centers


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
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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or
includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered
cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s 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,
there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s 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
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find
endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-
rounded professional.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Seattle, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications:

- 5+ years of senior level leadership support, or 3+ years of Amazon experience
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications

Preferred Qualifications:

- 7+ years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
- Experience working with large global teams

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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142,800/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.