Executive Assistant

Executive AssistantNetApp is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-impact administrative and operational support to executives within our Business Technology Operations organization. This unique role offers broad exposure across the organization and meaningful visibility to senior leadership. As a trusted partner, you will contribute to initiatives that help drive business priorities, strengthen collaboration, and support NetApp's continued growth and innovation. This role is based out of our RTP office and offers strong visibility to NetApp's executive leadership teams. The Executive Assistant's scope and responsibilities may flex based on the executive's role, business needs, personality, and communication style. At NetApp, talented Executive Assistants understand that an executive's success is deeply connected to their own. As a global leader in intelligent data infrastructure, NetApp fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture with meaningful opportunities for growth. We are excited to welcome another strong contributor to our team of proactive Executive Assistants who help move our business forward.Administrative OperationsAdministrative excellence is critical to enabling effective partnership with the executive. This is where your organizational strength and prioritization skills will shine. You will:Manage day-to-day calendars to optimize the executive's time and ensure preparedness for meetings and key prioritiesCoordinate internal and external meetings, including team meetings, extended staff meetings, all-hands, off-sites, and one-on-onesOrganize business-related meetings, including catering, materials, and logisticsManage calls on behalf of the executive as appropriate, resolving routine and complex inquiriesArrange domestic and international travel in alignment with company travel policies, including visas, documentation, and cost considerationsVerify and approve transactions on behalf of the executiveEnsure timely submission of expenses and review/provide feedback on expense reports for the executive and their direct reportsOperations, Strategy & Project ManagementThis role requires a proactive mindset and the ability to manage multiple workstreams while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. You will:Collaborate on special projects and serve as a key point of contact to ensure departmental goals, milestones, and initiatives align with the annual business cycleTrack progress, follow up on deadlines, and provide reminders on deliverablesProactively manage calendar priorities around customer meetings, forecasts, earnings releases, Board of Directors meetings, and key initiativesSupport leadership meetings by taking notes and tracking action itemsConduct research and prepare reports, presentations, and supporting materialsAdapt to evolving business processes and understand the relevance of performance metricsSupport budget tracking, bill payment, and the ordering and maintenance of supplies and equipmentCommunication & People PartnershipAs a liaison for the executive, you will:Act as a gatekeeper for inquiries from customers, employees, senior leaders, and visitors, triaging requests and coordinating next stepsEffectively partner with cross-functional teams and senior leaders inside and outside of NetAppMaintain a strong "pulse of the business," staying attuned to organizational priorities and emerging issuesPartner with Corporate Communications to support messaging and materials tied to key initiativesSupport onboarding of new employees and training of new team membersExperience We're Looking For:7+ years of administrative experience supporting a VP or SVP, ideally in fast-paced technology or software environmentsProven ability to execute administrative tasks with discretion, accuracy, and attention to detailProactive, solutions-oriented mindsetStrong written and verbal communication skills focused on clarity and follow-throughAbility to partner effectively with senior leaders and external stakeholdersProficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook calendaring, Zoom, and audio/visual conferencing toolsIntermediate project management experience with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesExperience supporting budgets and event planningBachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experienceCustomer-centric approachAgility and flexibility in dynamic, fast-changing environmentsWillingness to continuously learn and take on new challengesStrong collaboration skills with confidence to suggest process improvementsResourceful, solution-oriented attitude with no task too big or too smallSound judgment, ability to influence others, and comfort navigating ambiguityCompensation: The target salary range for this position is 100,300 - 149,600 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package.