Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

Position overview

This individual reports to the President and CEO of Porsche Cars North America Inc. as well as the Manager, Executive Office & Strategy on a broad range of administrative tasks, assists in strategic initiatives as well as with daily responsibilities and projects related to the President and CEO's office.

Roles & responsibilities

Primary responsibilities:

• Manage the CEO’s corporate calendar and priorities to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Plan and coordinate complex travel arrangements, logistics, and executive schedules
• Complete travel expense reports and manage travel budget of the CEO
• Drive team efficiency by determining the need for alignment meetings, business travel, and executive touchpoints
• Support logistical preparation, follow-up, and documentation of board, committee, and C-level meetings, including agenda setting, topic selection, and action tracking
• Create executive-level presentations, reports, and briefings for internal committees and Porsche AG stakeholders by consolidating inputs from all departments
• Supports the logistical organization of PAG executive board visits
• Serve as the central communication bridge between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, governance standards, and confidentiality requirements
• Manage secure handling and retention of business-critical and confidential information
• Lead and support special projects (e.g., strategic initiatives, internal organizational topics, executive priorities)
• Drive alignment across teams and ensure execution of key initiatives
• Identify process improvements and implement new procedures to enhance efficiency and communication
• Plan and execute executive in-house and off-site events, executive dinners, and conferences
• Support brand-related initiatives that strengthen the organization’s external presence

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Management or a related field required
• Master’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience supporting senior executives

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an executive support role, ideally within a global or corporate environment
• Proven experience managing confidential information, executive communications, and complex scheduling or travel logistics
• Automotive industry experience preferred

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels, internally and externally
• Exceptional problem-solving skills & critical thinking
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
• Comfortable with working under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate independently with wide degree of latitude
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Notes
• Fluency in English & German

Percentage of required travel: 10%+ of the time

Schedule/Shift: Hybrid 

The salary range for this role is $85,000-$105,000. However, it is important to note that at Porsche, compensation range is dependent on geographic location. Individual salaries within each range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skillset. Porsche reviews compensation regularly and may adjust base salaries to reflect market competitiveness.

 In addition to salary, individuals may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. Our full suite of benefits includes:

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Subsidized gym membership program
• Subsidized Porsche and VW leasing programs

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, climb stairs on occasion with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively work and complete tasks in an open office/noisy environment.

Direct reports

No FTE

Porsche is an equal opportunity employer and we take pride in our diversity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Porsche will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Porsche does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, family and medical leave status, military status, criminal conviction history, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

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