SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE.

This position is part of our Signal & Power Solutions segment; Connection Systems business unit located in Troy, MI.

Your Role:

The Executive Assistant will operate in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment which requires flexibility, adaptability and initiative, as well as excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. This role acts as a partner to the Connection Systems President and the Global Leadership Team Executive Members when Troy, MI; This includes, managing the calendars, keeping the team prepared, advising of outstanding issues and proactively following up. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of executive support tasks and enjoy the challenge of supporting members of an Executive Leadership team. The role requires interacting with staff at all levels, sometimes under pressure, while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Other necessary skills include attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills and strong decision-making ability.

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing a heavy and complex calendars to ensure effective and proactive time management; interact with both internal and external stakeholders to anticipate scheduling conflicts and use diplomacy to resolve and prioritize issues

• Proactively identify scheduling conflicts and other issues; thoughtfully assess whether manage scheduling and other tasks independently, triage to the team, or escalate

• Manage all meeting logistics (e.g., conference room reservations, AV/IT arrangements, catering, greeting guests, etc.) and work with meeting participants to ensure that materials are provided in advance and print if needed

• Manage logistics for team meetings, workshops, town halls, events and functions

General Administrative Tasks

• Professionally, responsively and judiciously interact with all levels of the organization; including Executive Leadership, and both internal and external stakeholders

• Facilitate incoming and outgoing communication ensuring it is responsive, welcoming and effective (telephone, electronic, hard copy and in-person)

• Develop working relationships with other assistants to facilitate information flow and scheduling process

• Prepare correspondence including drafting and editing employee communications, speaking points and emails

• Prepare and edit reports and presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

• Manage Outlook Inbox, flagging items for follow-up, responding to emails as appropriate and saving priority files to shared folders

• Prioritize and follow-up on incoming issues and concerns

• Assist in onboarding of new executives and team members

• Assist with and lead project work

• Travel & Expense Management

• Organize all domestic and international travel arrangements including complex air travel, ground transportation and hotel reservations; ensure passport and visa requirements are met

• Prepare expense reports and track reimbursements through Concur system

Your Required Background (i.e. Must Haves):

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

• Minimum of five years’ experience working as an Executive Assistant

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Your Attributes:

• Self-starter; demonstrates resourcefulness with proven ability to anticipate needs and manage multiple tasks

• Critical thinker; demonstrates outstanding judgment and problem-solving capabilities

• Flexible “can do” attitude; able to adapt and reprioritize to shifting or competing priorities

• High level of judgment and discretion related to sensitive and confidential information

• Resourcefully innovative and adapts in a rapidly changing environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Expert-level written and verbal communication skills

• Strong presence, poise and persuasiveness to establish a high level of credibility quickly

• Strong interpersonal skills; “ambassador” to both internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to work independently and as part of a dispersed team

• Motivated by working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Stays current on and easily adopts new technology

• Willing to work outside of normal business hours when necessary

Aptiv USA Rewards and Advantages

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential

• Competitive health benefits including 401K match

• Learning, professional growth and development in a world recognized international environment

• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

• Recognition for innovation and excellence

• Opportunities to give back to the community

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time-Off (Vacation, Parental Leave etc.)

About Aptiv: Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safe, green and connected solutions which are enabling the future of mobility. The company has over 180,000 employees across 15 technical centers and 126 manufacturing locations in 44 countries and generates over $14B in revenues per year. Aptiv is uniquely positioned to deliver end-to-end smart mobility solutions. Our name represents knowledge, adaptiveness and drive. It highlights our ability to both envision the future and to bring it to life, making it real through our portfolio of safe, green and connected technologies and deep systems integration expertise.

About Connection Systems: This business unit provides technologies that serve as the nervous system of the vehicle, including the complete design, manufacture and assembly of the vehicle’s connection systems. This business unit’s products include a vast array of connection systems technologies for the vehicle, including: Housings, Terminals, MePa/Pin-headers, High Voltage Chargers and Interconnects, SRS, High Speed Data solutions, On-Glass connections, Electrical Centers, Media Modules and Wireless Charging products. Our technology provides the critical signal distribution and computing power backbone that supports increased vehicle content and electrification, reduced emissions and higher fuel economy.

Some see differences. We see perspectives that make us stronger.

Diversity and Inclusion are sources of innovation and creativity, both of which are essential to Aptiv’s success. Everyday our diverse team comes together, drives innovation, pursues solutions, and meets challenges using their unique abilities, perspectives and talents, changing what tomorrow brings. When you join our team, you’ll get encouraged to think boldly, express your viewpoint and innovate as a matter of habit.

Some see technology. We see a way to make connections.

At Aptiv, we don’t just see the world differently; we work to change reality. That means developing technology that rewrites the rules of what’s possible in the pursuit of making transportation safer, greener and more connected. Today there are more than 180,000 of us globally, located in 44 countries, and united by one mission. Join the movement and together, let’s change tomorrow.

Candidates for positions with Aptiv must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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