Executive Assistant, SVP, Product Management

• Support an SVP of Product Management on Cisco’s Data Center Networking team
• Manage the SVP’s calendar and daily schedule, prioritize conflicting requests, supervise commitments, and follow up on action items
• Coordinate the SVP’s event speaking engagements with the communications team
• Plan and organize meetings, including agendas, locations, technology requirements, logistics, briefing documents, notes, and post-meeting action items
• Prepare travel packs for international trips, including event information, travel logistics, and customer/team requests
• Act as an authorized proxy for communications and approvals
• Answer, filter, and route inquiries; resolve issues and recommend actions when executive involvement is required
• Arrange global travel and manage Cisco expenses
• Provide analytical support for special projects by researching issues, analyzing problems, compiling data, and preparing reports
• Handle critical and confidential matters and materials
• Mentor new Executive Administrative Assistants and other administrators
• Participate in the cross-functional EA network and lead the administrative community
• Make independent decisions, manage ambiguity, and improve administrative processes

• 7+ years of experience in an administrative environment
• Minimum 2 years supporting a VP-level executive or above
• Expert knowledge of Windows desktop applications:
  Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Experience with calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to connect with executive/senior staff and clients at all levels
• High competency navigating web and email
• Strong interpersonal skills, independent judgment, integrity, and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Proven ability to multitask and work in a focused manner
• BA/BS or equivalent experience preferred
• Past high-tech industry experience preferred

Demonstrates expertise in executive support, including calendar management, meeting planning, and travel coordination, while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail. Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior executives and manage complex administrative tasks in a high-tech environment.

• Calendar Management
• Meeting Planning
• Travel Coordination
• Verbal And Written Communication
• Confidential Information Handling

• Windows Desktop Applications
• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Analytical Support
• Data Compilation
• Report Preparation

• Interpersonal Skills
• Independent Judgment
• Attention To Detail
• Multitasking

• BA/BS Or Equivalent Experience

• High-Tech Industry Experience
• Executive Administrative Support
• Cross-Functional Collaboration