Executive Assistant
Autodesk
Job Summary
We are looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to two Senior Directors in the Entertainment & Media team. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support, acting as a key partner to help leaders and the team operate efficiently and stay focused on core objectives. You will manage a wide range of tasks, handle confidential details, and proactively address potential issues to ensure smooth team operations.
Must Have
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
- Track executive expenses and generate timely expense reports, understanding budget timelines
- Collaborate with the Leadership team to prepare agendas, meeting materials, document minutes, track action items, and follow up on deliverables
- Plan and coordinate virtual and in-person events and meetings (on-site and off-site)
- Maintain email aliases, distribution lists, and shared directories, including permissions
- Collaborate with other executive team admins for organization-wide events
- Serve as point person for departmental purchases, including PC tracking and asset management
- Collaborate with outsourcing teams on staffing orders, contracts, and local compliance
- Raise purchase orders, verify invoices, and process payments for contingent workforce costs
- Utilize Supplier Central portal for purchase orders, vendor onboarding, and tracking approvals, orders, and invoices
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3-5 years’ experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, multinational environment
- Exceptional time management, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Willingness to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and new processes/responsibilities
- Proven ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively, and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Mac and Windows operating systems, and business applications like Slack, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint
- Proficiently use AI tools and be tech-savvy
- Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills in English
- Able and willing to travel to events or internal meetings, locally and internationally
- Discreet and experienced in handling sensitive and confidential information
Good to Have
- Takes initiative and is a self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision
- Excels at managing complex projects and delivering results both independently and collaboratively
- Enjoys building positive working relationships across all levels and geographies
- Highly organized, detail-driven, and capable of juggling multiple responsibilities
- Embraces change, learns quickly, and adapts well to dynamic environments
- Understands the value of integrity and honesty in the workplace and takes ownership of their work
Perks & Benefits
- Annual cash bonuses
- Stock grants
- Comprehensive benefits package
Job Description
Position Overview
We are looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to (2) Senior Directors in the Entertainment & Media team. This role goes beyond traditional admin support — you’ll be a key partner in helping our leaders and team operate efficiently and stay focused on what matters most. You will perform a wide range of tasks, handle details of a confident and critical nature, while using your experience to proactively address potential problems and ensure an efficiently functioning team.
Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
- Tracks executive expenses and generates expense reports. Submits expense reports in a timely manner. Understand budget timelines and deadlines
- Collaborate with the Leadership team as needed to prepare agendas and meeting materials, document meeting minutes, track action items, and follow up on deliverables
- Plan and coordinate virtual and in-person events and meetings on and offsite, including preparation of meeting materials, logistics, venue, activities, and catering
- Maintain email aliases, distribution lists, and shared directories, including maintaining permissions
- Collaborate flawlessly with other executive team admins to execute on scheduling meetings and coordinate organization-wide events
- May serve as point person for departmental purchases, including but not limited to PC tracking and overall asset management
Contingent Workforce Management
- Collaborate with outsourcing teams on staffing orders, contracts, and ensure local compliance
- Raise purchase orders, verify invoices, and process payments for CW costs and expenses
Procurement
- Utilize Supplier Central portal to raise purchase orders, onboard vendors, and track approvals, orders, and invoices from start to finish
- May serve as point person for departmental purchases, including but not limited to PC tracking, vendor management, and overall asset management
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3-5 years’ experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, multinational environment
- Exceptional time management, organizational, and multitasking skills. Understanding that this job is not typical 9-5
- Willing to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and new processes and responsibilities
- Proven ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively, and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Mac and Windows operating systems and related business applications such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint
- Not afraid of AI tools and can proficiently use them. Tech savvy
- Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills in English
- Able and willing to travel to events or internal meetings, locally and internationally as required
- Due to our globally distributed team, you may occasionally work outside of normal business hours
- Discreet and experienced in handling sensitive and confidential information.
The Ideal Candidate
- Takes initiative and is a self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision
- Excels at managing complex projects and delivering results both independently and collaboratively
- Enjoys building positive working relationships across all levels and geographies
- Highly organized, detail-driven, and capable of juggling multiple responsibilities
- Embraces change, learns quickly, and adapts well to dynamic environments
- Understands the value of integrity and honesty in the workplace and takes ownership of their work