Executive Assistant

Position Overview The Platform Services and Emerging Technologies Organization is seeking an experienced, flexible, and proactive Executive Assistant to support 2 VPs and one Senior Director, as well as other senior leaders as needed. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with ambiguity, have the confidence to ask questions when needed, and work collaboratively with Chiefs of Staff and other Executive Assistants across the Platform Services and Emerging Technologies Division. A strong sense of urgency, ability to prioritize, and the ability to shift focus frequently are needed. Experience with AI tools is a plus, as is experience working with Developers and Engineers. Location & Remuneration This position is hybrid based in the SF Bay Area, or can be 100% remote in the US or in Canada. This role reports to the VP, Platform Strategy and Technology Partnerships. Salary ranges: U.S. $72,000–129,470; Canada $68,000–100,100. Graduate of base salary plus bonuses and benefits. Responsibilities Heavy calendar management for busy executives spread across 3 US time zones, interacting with leaders both within and outside the organization. Project management skills and ability to travel globally up to 10% of the time. Own and actively manage executives’ calendars, continuously evaluate priority alignment, and ensure executives focus on highest-value work. Manage executives’ travel, coordinate team offsite meetings, and serve as first point of contact for external customers, partners, vendors and internal stakeholders. Solve scheduling problems with urgency, including last‑minute meetings and travel issues. Initiate and track purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies and budget guidelines. Minimum Qualifications 6+ years’ experience supporting senior executives in a fast‑paced, multinational environment. Exceptional time management, organizational, and multitasking skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and proactive initiative. Detail oriented. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools: SharePoint, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, Word, Excel. Proficient in heavy calendar management across multiple time zones. Proficient in planning and managing international travel and expense reporting. Project and event management experience. Preferred Qualifications Comfortable working with senior leaders and a wide array of external partners. Thoughtful gatekeeper who can protect executives’ time. Experience with collaboration tools, quality, and structure. Experience with AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, etc. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Independent problem‑solver who seeks clarity when obstacles arise. Trustworthy, collaborative, accountable and flexible. Willingness to help fix problems, including outside office hours on rare occasions. Equal Employment Opportunity At Autodesk, we’re building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr