Executive Assistant to COO (Operations, Hinnerup)

Job summary

This role involves providing strategic support to the COO and the Operations leadership team in a dynamic international environment. The Executive Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring effective execution and structure within the Operations organization, contributing to both daily management and larger strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key driver in Operations Management by ensuring structure, follow-up, and execution on agreed actions, including ownership of the Operations year wheel and planning cycles.
• Prepare high-quality reports, insights, and presentations for Executive Management and the Board of Directors.
• Plan and facilitate cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Sales, Finance, People & Culture, and Legal.
• Drive and coordinate projects and initiatives involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the COO and Operations VPs with structured frameworks, communication materials, and analyses to enable effective decision-making.
• Ensure clear, timely, and professional communication within the leadership team and across the organization, while managing the COO's calendar and priorities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role, preferably in an international company with physical products.
• Comfortable working closely with C-level executives and senior leadership teams.
• Strong skills in problem-solving, project management, communication, and analysis.
• Flexibility in working hours and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Skills

• Structured, proactive, and trustworthy.
• Ability to create clarity and progress in a complex environment.

Education

• Master's degree in business or a similar field.

Tools

• Proficiency in tools for reporting, project management, and communication.