Executive Assistant- Engineering

About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
The Executive Assistant is an administrative business partner to the Engineering Team.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be a trusted business partner to the Chief Design Officer
• Serve as a liaison to SVP/VP Leaders, both within and outside the department and/or company.
  • Point of contact for any visiting associates from our global locations. Assist with travel, meeting arrangement, catering, product samples, room needs, etc.
  • Point of contact for vendor visits, assist with their needs, meetings, catering, product samples, room needs.
• Time management: Manage multiple, complex and hectic day to day calendars with competing priorities ensuring the executives time and focus is on critical product and strategic matters. Be flexible as we are asked to handle urgent scheduling requests for the business almost daily.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Assistant team to synchronize and schedule executive-level priority meetings, product executive debriefs and reviews, team and cross-functional project meetings. Maintain and re-balance cadence of all meetings.
• Carry out special projects and assignments from coordination and planning to execution.
• Prepare/manage the following: Concur expense report review and approval, presentations, announcements, team requests, Coupa PO creation/completion.
• Travel management: Recognize the importance of accuracy when planning and arranging domestic and international travel. This includes travel visas, car service arrangements, hotel accommodations, meal/restaurant reservations, meeting logistics/agenda preparations as well as working with our global team to make any arrangements needed when they arrive. Execute changes along the way ie: flight changes, cancelations etc.
• Order lunches through caterers/local vendors and plan other meeting details.
• Assist HR, Facilities and IT with new hire requests and seating plans.
• Assist with office organization.
• Be cognizant of hours for our overseas locations with regards to planning/coordination/requests.
• Be available after hours and for last minute requests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or at least 5 years of Executive Assistant work experience.
• Must be self-confident, diplomatic, and able to anticipate/handle unexpected situations. Comfortable with deadline pressures, managing multiple demands for critical deliverables and not afraid to interrupt meetings to get time sensitive information or keep Executives on track.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy/integrity of data required.
• Must be able to set priorities and juggle several tasks within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment with a positive attitude.
• A highly motivated and self-directed individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications; specifically PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Able to anticipate and/or identify and resolve problems in a timely manner including on nights and weekends.
• Excellent judgement and ability to handle confidential and delicate matters.
• Able to work in a team environment, and occasionally work a flexible schedule.

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.
Pay Range
$64,900-$110,000 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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