Executive Administrative Assistant

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here. Executive Administrative Assistant Location: Southfield, MI (Hybrid) Position Summary The Executive Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative support to executive leaders by managing calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, preparing communications and presentations, and ensuring the efficient operation of executive activities. This role also supports business initiatives through reporting, data analysis, and project coordination. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Manage executive calendars, scheduling meetings across multiple time zones, prioritizing competing requests, and coordinating executive-level appointments. Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, accommodations, itineraries, and expense reporting for supported leaders. Prepare and organize materials for executive meetings, leadership reviews, board presentations, town halls, and transformation steering committee meetings. Attend meetings as requested, document key discussions, decisions, and action items, and distribute meeting minutes and follow-up communications. Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and resolution of inquiries on behalf of executive leadership. Support enterprise transformation and strategic initiatives by tracking milestones, maintaining project documentation, and monitoring action-item completion. Develop, format, and maintain executive communications, presentations, reports, dashboards, correspondence, and other business documents. Gather, analyze, and summarize business data using Microsoft Excel and other business tools; present findings through reports, dashboards, and PowerPoint presentations. Create and maintain reporting mechanisms to support leadership visibility into technology, transformation, operational, and organizational initiatives. Coordinate leadership team meetings, off-site events, employee engagement activities, and other departmental events as needed. Manage confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity. Maintain records, organizational documents, departmental information, and electronic filing systems. Partner closely with HR, Finance, IT, and other business functions to facilitate organizational initiatives and executive priorities. Perform additional administrative and project-related responsibilities as assigned and participate in special projects supporting the DRiV leadership team. Minimum Requirements Education Associate degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience Minimum 4-5 years of experience providing administrative support to executive-level leaders. Skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. Experience with reporting, collaboration, and project management tools preferred. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr DRiV