Executive Assistant & Office Manager

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Tokyo, JPN
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
Provides comprehensive executive assistance and office management support, including complex calendar and travel coordination, meeting preparation, confidential communications, expense and budget tracking, vendor and facilities management, procurement, visitor access, workplace services, onboarding support, employee events, and administrative initiatives. The role serves as a key liaison among executives, employees, vendors, building management, contractors, and external stakeholders while maintaining an efficient, safe, and professional office environment.
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Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 5000+ employees on all continents. We deliver award winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. At IFS, we're flexible, we're innovative, and we're focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society's greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust. We celebrate diversity and accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world. We're looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant & Office Manager provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and office management support to senior leadership while ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the office. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted partner to executives and act as a key point of coordination for employees, visitors, vendors, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

  • Manage complex executive calendars, appointments, and scheduling across multiple time zones.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, transportation, and itineraries.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, presentation materials, reports, and briefing documents.
  • Organize leadership meetings, town halls, business reviews, and executive events.
  • Record meeting notes, track action items, and follow up on deliverables when required.
  • Screen and prioritize communications, ensuring timely responses and appropriate escalation.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest degree of professionalism and discretion.
  • Support expense reporting, purchase requests, budget tracking, and administrative processes.

Office Management

  • Oversee daily office operations to ensure a productive, safe, and professional work environment.
  • Manage office facilities, equipment, supplies, and vendor relationships.
  • Coordinate office maintenance, repairs, and workplace services.
  • Serve as the primary contact for building management, contractors, and service providers.
  • Support workplace health, safety, and compliance requirements.
  • Manage visitor registration, reception processes, and office access controls.
  • Plan and coordinate employee engagement activities, team events, celebrations, and office programs.
  • Monitor office-related budgets and expenditures and identify opportunities for cost optimization.

Administrative & Operational Support

  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities in partnership with Human Resources and IT teams.
  • Manage procurement activities, including purchasing office supplies and services.
  • Maintain office records, inventories, and administrative documentation.
  • Support internal communications and organizational announcements.
  • Assist with project coordination and special initiatives as assigned.
  • Foster a positive workplace culture and employee experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Administrative Manager, or related roles.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines under pressure.
  • High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working in a multinational and matrixed organization is preferred.

Additional Information

Key Competencies

  • Executive Presence
  • Professional Judgment
  • Discretion and Confidentiality
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication Skills
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Customer Service Orientation

 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Executive Assistant, Office Manager, Administrative Manager, or related roles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines under pressure
  • High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience working in a multinational and matrixed organization

IFS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is presented as part of the package in North America through a 401(k) plan and references to pension/defined contribution arrangements in some contexts.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as available in some regions, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance offerings.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay elements such as monthly bonuses and profit sharing are described as meaningful in certain roles, with bonuses tied to performance outcomes like reduced downtime.

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The Company
HQ: Linköping
6,788 Employees
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

IFS develops and delivers enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within our single platform, our industry specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that our customers can be their best when it really matters to their customers – at the Moment of Service. The industry expertise of our people and of our growing ecosystem, together with a commitment to deliver value at every single step, has made IFS a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 5,000 employees every day live our values of agility, trustworthiness and collaboration in how we support our 10,000+ customers. Learn more about how our enterprise software solutions can help your business today at ifs.com. Follow us on Twitter: @ifs Facebook: www.facebook.com/ifsdotcom Instagram: www.instagram.com/ifsdotcom Visit the IFS Blog on technology, innovation and creativity: https://blog.ifs.com/

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