Senior Executive Administrator

Senior Executive Administrator We are looking for an exceptional Senior Executive Administrator to partner with our VP/Director someone who operates well beyond traditional EA responsibilities. You will serve as a force multiplier, combining top-tier organizational skills with a proactive drive to learn, automate, and solve. This role is designed to grow into a Chief of Staff position for the right candidate. If you are naturally curious, embrace emerging tools, communicate with confidence at all levels, and want to shape strategy as much as execute it this role was built for you. Core Responsibilities Manage complex, multi-timezone calendars and proactively protect executive focus time Prepare briefings, pre-reads, and follow-up summaries for all key meetings Draft, edit, and send communications on behalf of the executive Coordinate travel, logistics, and agendas with precision and contingency planning Handle confidential information with absolute discretion AI & Automation Research, evaluate, and implement AI tools, workflow automations, and productivity systems Continuously identify manual or repetitive tasks that can be automated Build and iterate on internal processes using tools such as Zapier, Make, Notion, or similar Stay current on emerging technology and bring forward actionable recommendations Create documentation and training materials to embed new systems across the team Stakeholder & Communications Management Act as a trusted liaison between the executive and internal/external stakeholders Manage relationships with key contacts, partners, and leadership across the organization Triage inbound communications, flag priorities, and draft responses Represent the executive with professionalism and appropriate authority Prepare materials for board updates, executive reviews, and all-hands presentations Strategic Planning & Research Conduct in-depth research on markets, competitors, partners, and internal performance Synthesize information into clear, decision-ready briefs and recommendations Track key initiatives and OKRs, flagging risks and progress to the executive Support quarterly and annual planning cycles with data gathering and coordination Own special projects end-to-end with minimal direction Chief Of Staff Growth Path Ownership of executive team rhythms (weekly syncs, QBRs, offsites) Cross-functional project leadership and accountability tracking Strategic initiative ownership, from scoping through execution Acting as an operational extension of the executive in meetings and decisions Building and managing a small operations function as the team grows Qualifications Required 5+ years of experience supporting a senior executive in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated experience using AI tools and building automations (not just familiarity evidence of shipped solutions) Outstanding written and verbal communication; comfort engaging VP and C-level audiences Exceptional judgment, prioritization, and ability to act with limited information Strong research skills with ability to distill complexity into clear executive outputs Proactive and self-directed; you find problems before they are assigned to you Preferred Experience in a Chief of Staff, operations, or strategy role Familiarity with project management frameworks (Agile, OKRs, etc.) Background in consulting, high-growth startup, or similar high-output environments Proficiency with tools such as Notion, Asana, Slack, HubSpot, or equivalent platforms What We Offer A direct line to executive decision-making from day one Meaningful autonomy to build, experiment, and own outcomes A clear, supported path to a Chief of Staff title Access to the latest tools and budget to implement what you recommend Competitive compensation commensurate with experience Additional Information Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its purpose 'To Make Our Lives Easier.' As the industry's leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. With a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, 'To Make Our Lives Easier.' At Renesas, you can: Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things. Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people's lives easier, safe and secure. Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day. Are you ready to own your success and make your mark? Join Renesas. Shape Your Future with Us. Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement. 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