Sr,,,,Executive Administrative Assistant

Santa Clara, California

Your Pay

The salary range for this position is listed below. The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Santa Clara, California:$ 30

Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant inSanta Clara, Californiato support theHead of Advanced Technology and the Head or Ericsson Research (USA) within Group Function Technology (GFTL). Group Function Technology (GFTL) has the mission to sharpen Ericsson's technology and business competitiveness, ensuring an outstanding technology leadership position for Ericsson.

The Advanced Technology Group has two main tasks: The first is to drive co-creation projects with Silicon Valley ecosystem partners for new use cases on 5G networks in our D-15 Lab. The second is to strengthen Ericsson overall technology leadership and influence toward US policy makers and government related research initiatives.

Ericsson Research in Silicon Valley drives applied networking and immersive media research projects that generates both patents and technology solutions that gets transferred to the product development. You will work closely with the other assistants within GFTL and report to the Head of Advanced Technology. Being a small site with only three administrators you need to work well in a small team.

Are you an organized, self-motivated, flexible teammate, ready for a unique, exciting challenge?

• Engage with team/office activities and develop a culture and atmosphere that inspires team members to work at the office rather than from home.
• Act as an expert of the administrative IT systems /Compliance routines whenever needed and also drive and execute e.g. purchase orders and invoices in line with the authorization policies and routines.
• Provide a high degree of administrative support to the head and members of the units.
• Provide independent administrative support of the day-to-day activities, including calendar management.
• Support with on boarding of new staff, e.g. I-9 verification, as well as off-boarding of people leaving the company.
• Additional tasks can be tailored to fit the ambitions of the right candidate (e.g., assisting with design of presentations, managing unit web pages, basic project management tasks, etc.).
• Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements
• Support and inform about Ericsson’s internal administrative processes, Compliance directives, systems and tools.
• Contribute to, and coordinate, activities in different projects in the administrative area.
• Event and catering management for on-site visits.

• 4+ years of experience as an executive assistant, including 2 years of experience working in a large, international corporate environment
• Self-driven professional with the ability to lead through ambiguity, and independently run activities with minimal supervision
• Extensive experience with arrangement of sophisticated schedules, time management and logistics, across multiple time zones; global experience preferred
• A positive attitude and a team player
• Superior problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on structure and execution
• Strong work ethic, high integrity, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence

This role reports to the Head of Advanced Technology & Ind. U.S.

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Your Health

Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical plan options, 2 of which are PPO plans requiring employee contributions to the cost of premiums, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with no premiums for employees and dependents. In addition, Ericsson offers free dental coverage, employee paid vision coverage, and other company paid physical wellness programs.

Your Financial Security

We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson’s 401(k) plan offers an automatic 3%company contribution and up to a 4% company match, leading to a maximum company contribution of 7% annually. Employees will also receive company paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage and paid company short-term and long-term disability benefits. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.

Your Time

Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided up to 40 days of paid time off per year, including 15 days of accrued annual vacation, 3 personal days, 11 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 1volunteer day. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Those with additional vacation time at the end of the year may sell one week of vacation, equal to a week of pay. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of maternity/medical leave, 6 weeks of paternity or adoption leave at 100% of pay, and medical leave at 100% or 66 2/3% of pay, based on length of service.

Additional Benefits

Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, adoption assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

To prepare yourself for next steps, please explore here: Ericsson Career: Hiring Process & prepare for your interview

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more. If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected]

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.