Executive Assistant to VP EDS Europe and Africa

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Job Description

• You proide proactive, high-level executive support to the VP EDS Operations, enabling focus on strategic priorities and operational effectiveness across a complex international scope. The role sits at the heart of the EDS organization and directly impacts leadership efficiency, decision-making, and cross-regional coordination.

Responsibilities

•    Partner with the VP to manage priorities, time, and deliverables
•    Prepare and refine presentations, reports, and executive communications
•    Support strategic reviews (MORs, business updates, leadership presentations…)
•    Conduct research and synthesize data into actionable insights
•    Track key actions and follow-ups
•    Manage complex calendar across multiple time zones
•    Coordinate international travel and detailed itineraries
•    Organize leadership meetings, offsites, and business events
•    Ensure effective meeting preparation, readiness and alignment
•    Act as key interface between the VP and internal/external stakeholders
•    Draft and manage executive communications
•    Prioritize and manage incoming communications
•    Build strong relationships across regions and functions
•    Support rhythm-of-the-business processes (KPIs, monthly reviews, ops review…)
•    Ensure follow-through on key initiatives and decisions
•    Maintain structured documentation and governance
•    Drive continuous improvement in processes
•    Handle sensitive information with discretion Supports VP in a multi-location, international environment
•    High impact on executive effectiveness and organizational efficiency
•    Works in a highly diverse, multicultural environment, particularly engaging with stakeholders across Western and Eastern Europe and North Africa
•    High level of autonomy and initiative
•    Anticipates needs and prioritizes independently
•    Supports VP in a multi-location, international environment
•    High impact on executive effectiveness and organizational efficiency
•    Works in a highly diverse, multicultural environment, particularly engaging with stakeholders across Western and Eastern Europe and North Africa

Experience Requirements

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We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.