Executive Assistant, AWS Database Services

Executive Assistant

Here in AWS Database Services, our team builds and operates the foundational database technologies that power the world's fastest-growing startups and largest enterprises. We are the critical layer where data meets possibility, enabling customers to build and scale applications that millions of people depend on every day.

We are looking for an exceptionally organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support a VP within our organization. In this role, you will be the operational backbone that enables our leaders to scale their impact and drive key initiatives. You will do more than just manage schedules and logistics; you are a force multiplier who anticipates challenges, streamlines complex processes, and acts as a central point of communication for a fast-paced global team. Your work will directly contribute to the success of a team shaping the future of the cloud.

You will masterfully navigate competing priorities, manage intricate calendar for the VP across multiple time zones, and coordinate high-impact team activities. If you thrive on orchestrating order in a fast-paced world and want to be at the center of technological innovation, we would love to hear from you. This role is based in Seattle, WA and requires five (5) days a week in office.

Key job responsibilities :

• Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities and calendars
• Management of complex calendars and scheduling requirements
• Acting as a liaison for direct reports
• Driving key team activities (such as staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, supply ordering)
• Tracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables and following up on items
• Travel coordination for the VP
• Participating in planning of events
• Having fun at work and helping others do the same
• This position will work with other assistants throughout the Database Services and across the rest of 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 :

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Why AWS :

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Inclusive Team Culture :

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Mentorship and Career Growth :

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