This position is based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Administrative jobs at Google are staffed by bright, organized, energetic and dependable people driven by a common company goal: to help us accomplish great things. Working behind the scenes, we make a significant impact on the people we support as well as on Google users around the world. We're adept at leading and managing a variety of simultaneous projects, which requires the particular talent of being able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
As an Administrative Assistant, you're at the heart of your team's business operations and activities and the soul that keeps your team moving forward. You anticipate the needs of your managers and team members and help them stay focused on their projects by resolving operational and administrative issues before they arise. You move quickly with the changing environment and are up to date with the latest Google products and services. You also use that knowledge to strategically support your team's projects. In addition to being organized and analytical, you possess the strong business judgment and communication skills needed to interact with a variety of people and job functions.
We are looking for a team player to provide administrative support to three senior Directors within the Engineering team in Zurich. As an Administrative Assistant, you'll keep your team's business operations and activities organized and moving forward. You're a self-starter who can recognize where processes can be improved and take the initiative to help improve them. Using your strong communication skills, you'll effectively collaborate with a variety of people and job functions, accomplishing tasks of moderate to high complexity and scope. You're also able to analyze and anticipate the needs of your managers, team members and their projects, which means you'll acquire a thorough knowledge of Google's products and services. When circumstances demand, you'll provide strategic support – such as evaluating data or resolving minor operational issues – with your manager's guidance. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with your colleagues and senior managers in Zurich, the US and throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as Asia and Latin America.
Google Zurich brings Googlers together from 75 countries to work on some of the most challenging engineering problems around, making products used by millions of people.
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