Senior Executive Assistant

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We’re looking for an exceptionally organized, proactive, and strategic Senior Executive Assistant to serve as a key administrative partner to our Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and supporting Vice Presidents (VPs) within the Technology organization. In this high-impact role, you will serve as the primary operational hub, working closely with cross-functional leadership, key internal stakeholders, and external partners across multiple engineering and technology disciplines.

As a senior professional, you excel in high-complexity environments, managing competing priorities for multiple senior leaders. You anticipate needs before they arise, navigate rapid organizational shifts with composure, and maintain absolute discretion. You will optimize executive calendars, streamline operations, and drive culture through seamless event planning and administrative excellence.

• Strategic Calendar & Schedule Optimization:
  Proactively manage complex, high-volume calendars for the CTO and Technology VPs across multiple time zones. Forecast long-range strategic priorities, exercise sound judgment to resolve scheduling conflicts, and partner seamlessly with the broader Executive Assistant team to maintain operational flow.
• Travel & Expense Management:
  Coordinate end-to-end domestic and international travel logistics for the CTO and VPs, including complex itineraries, transport, and lodging. Timely preparation and processing of expense reports, invoice tracking, and budget reconciliation in compliance with company policy.
• Executive Partnership & Prioritization:
  Act as a critical operational partner—triaging urgent requests, tracking action items across leadership lines, and ensuring leaders are thoroughly prepared for key meetings with background materials, agendas, and briefings.
• Large-Scale Event & Offsite Coordination:
  Lead end-to-end planning and logistics for technology town halls, Annual Product & Technology Conference for 700+ attendees, VP leadership offsites, departmental workshops, and team-building events. Manage vendor negotiations, venue bookings, catering,…