USA WA Seattle Business Administrative 4439344 Executive Assistant Job

Executive Assistant – eCommerce Platform Group

Amazon.com is seeking a self-motivated individual for an exciting Executive Assistant role.  This is a great opportunity for cross-functional support with exposure to multiple leaders.

The eCommerce Platform Group is the technology hub of Amazon.  The Platform drives innovations in technology to power Amazon’s web sites and applications on behalf of our customers. We power eCommerce applications of all sizes and types by providing the highest value, fully featured, most trusted, always available, globally scalable platform available.

This position will partner with the Sr. Executive Assistant to provide collaborative support of the management activities and operations of the eCommerce Platform Group (eCPG).  

The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented, experienced planner with the demonstrated ability to respond effectively and efficiently while maintaining flexibility. The candidate will possess the ability to complete a high volume of tasks with minimal guidance or supervision.  Key to the position is the ability to be organized, prioritized and on time while also serving as a "go to" for all areas and departments which dovetail with the Sr. Vice President’s office. The position requires the capacity to work successfully in a team environment, build effective working relationships inside and outside of the group and maintain a comprehensive awareness of the organization.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Jointly coordinate the day-to-day schedule and prioritization of administrative activities
• Follow through with allocated tasks and ensure appropriate and timely action on deliverables
• Act as liaison between the senior management team and their staff
• Assist with event planning (staff meetings, all-hands meetings, employee events)
• Space management: point person for all eCPG Seattle-based space administration; collaborate with EA and Facilities teams to ensure successful space planning; coordinate moves based on thorough understanding of business dependencies and cross-functional working relationships. Evangelize space standards.
• Provide calendar support as needed for senior staff
• Back-up support for Sr. Executive Assistant

• 5-7 years work experience in a fast-paced executive administrative capacity
• Strong organizational and communication skills, team-orientated philosophy, and problem solving skills
• Aptitude to quickly learn organizational structure and the objectives of the team
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
• High levels of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Strong computer skills are essential with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel, Word & SharePoint