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Join the Ericsson team to contribute to a culture of integrity, innovation, and inclusivity.
We are seeking an Assistant to provide high-level administrative support and strategic guidance to our management and unit leadership teams.
In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the coordination of activities within various projects, acting as a trusted advisor and representative for your unit.
In addition to overseeing authorization of orders and invoices, you will provide strategic insights and recommendations aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Upholding our Code of Business Ethics with rigor, you will address any concerns of bribery or corruption with diligence and integrity.
This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate your administrative skills to a strategic level, driving organizational excellence and underpinning the core functions of the business with strategic acumen.
What you will do: Provide comprehensive administrative support and guidance, integrating strategic thinking into day-to-day activities, including calendar management and decision-making processes.
Prioritize and manage inquiries and requests, proactively troubleshooting conflicts, and providing strategic recommendations to optimize engagements.
Utilize exceptional organizational skills to oversee and support scheduling, call management, and decision-making processes, aligning them with the strategic goals of the organization.
Manage travel arrangements and associated planning, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and optimizing executive time and resources.
Lead the preparation, execution, and follow-up of staff meetings, all-employee meetings, special events, training sessions, and workshops, contributing strategic insights and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Provide strategic support in the utilization of Ericsson's current administrative tools and processes.
Collaborate, network, and communicate effectively with other assistants within and outside the organization, fostering synergies and sharing best practices.
Drive improvement and implementation of administrative processes, leveraging your strategic acumen to streamline operations and enhance organizational effectiveness.
The skills you bring: 6+ years minimum experience as an Administrative Assistant, including 2+ years minimum experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant or Chief of Staff responsibilities.
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, with a demonstrated ability to leverage technology to enhance administrative processes.
Experience arranging complex schedules, managing time and logistics across multiple time zones, with a global understanding.
Self-driven with ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, independently drive activities.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for structure and execution, driving results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
High integrity, strong work ethic, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while dealing with diverse groups of stakeholders, including senior executives, staff, customers, and community leaders.
Excellent communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
Ability to excel in a large, international corporate environment, navigating complex organizational structures and driving collaboration across diverse teams and geographies.
Flexibility to communicate and complete tasks during non-traditional working hours on a limited basis, demonstrating a commitment to supporting organizational goals and objectives.
Why join Ericsson?
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 solutions never seen before 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.
What happens once you apply?
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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.
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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.
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Job details: Assistant