Executive Assistant, AGS Tech

About the Role: Executive Assistant, AGS Tech

The AWS Global Sales Technology (AGS Tech) organization is actively seeking an exceptionally driven, resourceful, and proactive Executive Assistant. In this collaborative, customer-obsessed, and fast-moving global organization, you will work closely with technical teams, including Solutions Architects and Customer Solutions Managers.

This dynamic role demands superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, strong organizational skills, and the capacity to manage multiple critical requests simultaneously. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of ownership, a bias for action, and the ability to work accurately under pressure. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide array of critical activities, such as complex calendar management, tracking key deliverables, coordinating travel and expenses, and organizing team activities and events, including leadership offsites and employee engagement initiatives. Additional duties include coordinating meeting agendas, space planning, and ad hoc project coordination. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, coupled with professionalism in dealing with senior professionals both internally and externally, is paramount. You will have the opportunity to act as an extension of our leaders, working in partnership with a supportive and collaborative EA community.

The Executive Assistant will collaborate with various business partners in associated departments, as well as with other Executive Assistants across multiple global stakeholder teams within AWS Global Sales and AWS. Over time, you will cultivate deep, trusting professional relationships with leaders and their teams, fostering strong partnerships that open doors for special projects with increased responsibility.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Expertly own and manage a complex executive calendar, scheduling across global time zones.
• Own domestic and international travel; craft detailed, efficient travel itineraries that optimize time and productivity.
• Conceptualize and execute a diverse range of team events, from social gatherings to large-scale staff meeting agendas, global team meetings, and off-sites.
• Exercise sound judgment when handling confidential matters and communications in an ambiguous environment.
• Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on outstanding items.
• Work with other assistants throughout the organization and across the rest of the company.
• Responsible for space planning for the WW AGS Tech organization.
• Play a leadership role within the AGS Tech EA team.

A Day in the Life

The AWS Global Sales (AGS) NAMER Tech organization is a global, cross-functional team supporting Amazon's sales initiatives across North America.

About The Team

Diverse Experiences: AWS values diverse experiences. We encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet all preferred qualifications. Your unique career path or alternative experiences are valued here.

Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, serving successful startups to Global 500 companies.

Inclusive Team Culture: AWS fosters curiosity and connection through employee-led affinity groups and company-sponsored inclusion events, promoting strong, collaborative teams and diverse perspectives.

Mentorship & Career Growth: We are committed to continuous improvement, offering endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to support your professional development.

Work/Life Balance: We champion work-life harmony, believing success at work should not come at the expense of home life. Flexibility is a core part of our working culture to help you thrive.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior level leadership support experience.
• Experience with executive level calendar management.
• Experience with domestic or international travel coordination.
• Experience leading process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of senior level leadership support experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company.
• Experience working with large global teams.

Key skills/competency

• Executive Support
• Calendar Management
• Travel Coordination
• Event Planning
• Confidentiality
• Organizational Skills
• Communication
• Process Improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Time Management