Executive Administrative Assistant

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Troy, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Provide executive administrative support by managing complex calendars, coordinating domestic and international travel, organizing meetings, preparing documentation and expense reports, and communicating with global stakeholders. The role supports multiple senior leaders, handles confidential information, adapts to changing priorities and time zones, and requires on-site work five days per week in Troy, Michigan.
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Your Role


Are you an experienced administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and enjoys supporting senior leadership? As an Executive Administrative Assistant at Aptiv, you will play a key role in enabling Executive Leadership to operate effectively by anticipating needs, managing complex schedules, coordinating travel, and supporting day-to-day priorities across a global organization.


This role requires exceptional organization, adaptability, discretion, and the ability to respond quickly as priorities change. You will work closely with leaders and teams across multiple regions and time zones, balancing competing priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.


Roles and Responsibilities


Executive & Calendar Support


  • Manage complex calendars, appointments, meetings, and calls for Executive Leadership, proactively anticipating scheduling needs and adjusting quickly as priorities change.
  • Provide administrative support across multiple global leaders, balancing competing schedules, priorities, and time zones.

Travel, Meetings & Coordination


  • Arrange complex domestic and international travel plans, itineraries, agendas, and logistics for Executive Leadership and other global leaders.
  • Coordinate meetings, including agendas, presentations, meeting logistics, and follow-up documentation.
  • Prepare expense reports, reports, correspondence, organizational materials, and other relevant documentation.

Communication & Global Collaboration


  • Communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders, leadership teams, and administrative partners across multiple countries and time zones.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
  • Remain responsive and adaptable as business, travel, and scheduling needs change, including occasional support outside standard business hours.

Your Background


  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Minimum 5 to 7 years of relevant Executive Administrative Assistant experience, ideally supporting senior executives and multiple leaders.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and technology used to support meetings and executive communications.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a global team.
  • Ability to work flexible hours when business needs require coordination across global time zones or support for executive travel.
  • Ability to work on-site five days per week in Troy, Michigan.

Preferred Qualifications


  • Previous experience within a large, global or multinational organization.
  • Experience coordinating complex domestic and international executive travel.
  • Experience supporting multiple senior leaders simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, WebEx, Zoom, Workday, Concur and Diligent.
  • Project management or event planning experience.
  • Customer-service mindset.
  • Good understanding of corporate governance and related policies and procedures.

Why Join Aptiv


You grow at Aptiv.


Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.


You make an impact at Aptiv.


One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.


You have support at Aptiv.


We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.


Your Benefits


  • Private health care effective day 1 of employment
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
  • Recognition for innovation and excellence
  • Opportunities to give back to the community
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv


At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.


Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.


Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!


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Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Five to seven years of relevant Executive Administrative Assistant experience
  • Experience supporting senior executives and multiple leaders
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and technology supporting meetings and executive communications
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a global team
  • Ability to work flexible hours across global time zones and executive travel needs
  • Ability to work on-site five days per week in Troy, Michigan
  • Experience within a large, global, or multinational organization
  • Experience coordinating complex domestic and international executive travel
  • Experience supporting multiple senior leaders simultaneously
  • Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, WebEx, Zoom, Workday, Concur, and Diligent
  • Project management or event planning experience
  • Customer-service mindset
  • Understanding of corporate governance and related policies and procedures

APTIV Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about APTIV and has not been reviewed or approved by APTIV.

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company contribution and competitive matching is described as a notable component of the total rewards package. Equity participation and performance bonuses are also positioned as part of long-term and variable compensation.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core coverage is portrayed as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program are also included as part of wellness support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick days, and flexible time-off policies are included in the benefits mix. Flexible scheduling and remote-work programs further support time management and personal needs.

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The Company
HQ: Schaffhausen
17,787 Employees

What We Do

Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions enabling the future of mobility. #ItsOurMove

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