Executive Assistant to CVP / Business Support

This is an amazing opportunity to join Microsoft, to support the worldwide CVP Office of our Industry Solutions Delivery (ISD) division, our consulting arm, which is a global organization of strategic sellers, industry and security experts, elite engineers, world-class data scientists and architects, consultants and delivery specialists.

This Executive Assistant / Business Support position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a senior figure in the tech industry and her team, and contribute to the success of Microsoft. Your agility, attention to detail and exceptional interpersonal skills will be key in navigating our fast-paced environment.  The role involves managing calendars, coordinating travel, organising events, and supporting various business operations.

Success in this role requires exceptional organisational skills, discretion, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and most of all to be proactive - thinking one step ahead.

Candidates should have current or previous experience as an EA supporting a Global leader or EMEA regional leader or a similar large regional role, due to the international scope of this position and travel requirements.

Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is cantered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Growth mindset encourages each of us to lean in and learn what matters most to our customers, to create the foundational knowledge that enables us to make customer-first decisions in everything we do. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. 

Responsibilites

• Calendar Management: Provide strategic calendar management and time planning support for executives, ensuring smooth meeting preparations and prioritization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication: Act as a liaison between executives and teams, gathering and distributing information to key stakeholders.
• Discipline Growth and Development: Lead and mentor Business Support colleagues, contributing to team culture and career development.
• Team Management Support: Facilitate recruitment, onboarding, and headcount management activities, ensuring a smooth process for new hires and team members.
• Event Coordination and Logistics: Own the coordination and logistics for events, ensuring successful outcomes and managing supplier relationships.
• Project Ownership: Manage multiple projects end to end, ensuring executional excellence and stakeholder accountability.
• Resource Management: Participate in budget tracking and expense management, ensuring policy compliance and resolving issues.
• Rhythm of Business (ROB): Implement and adjust business cadence plans, supporting confidential communications and gathering feedback.
• Space Management and Planning: Maintain and manage team spaces, coordinating large-scale space requests and resolving escalations.
• Travel Management: Manage travel arrangements and logistics for executives, ensuring compliance with travel policies and providing onsite support when needed.

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