Executive Assistant

Cognizant Overview

Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming customers’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital economy. With annual revenues of $18 billion and a market value of $41 billion, we help global corporations adapt to market disruptions and build stronger, more agile and innovative businesses. Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500; and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide support to the Office of the SEME and ME leaders.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide administrative support to the office of the two leaders
• Book all aspects of global travel including flights, cars, hotels and private flights as needed
• Strong calendar management experience to seamlessly manage multi time zones for travel and scheduling of meetings
• Maintain all calendar entries and changes accurately and efficiently
• Prepare, process and submit expense reports
• Prioritize and coordinate meeting requests in line with both internal and external business objectives
• Coordinate onsite logistics for all meetings
• Partner with assistant community, global events, IT, and security teams
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality around all matters
• Create and maintain shared assets (e.g. contact lists)

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of Sr. Executive Administrative Assistant experience supporting C suite leaders required, preferably in a large, matrixed MNC
• Arabic speaker preferred, Dubai based
• Minimum degree qualification
• Excellent in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable communicating with senior executives and external business contacts
• Maintain confidentiality to the highest degree and discretion in all circumstances
• Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask utilizing effective time management skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong understanding and cultural awareness of the Middle East environment
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment

Please apply online.