Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President, EMEA - Paris, France

Company:

Qualcomm France S.A.R.L.

Job Area:

Administration Group, Administration Group > Administrative Support

General Summary:

Who We Are

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what is possible to enable next-generation experiences and drive digital transformation around the world. Our technologies power the connected intelligent edge across mobile, automotive, computing, industrial IoT, networking, XR, and AI.

At Qualcomm, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing environment where innovation thrives and employees can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide proactive, strategic, and highly confidential support to a Senior Vice President within Qualcomm's EMEA organization.

This is a critical role requiring a highly organized and resourceful professional who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment. The successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner, managing complex schedules, coordinating executive priorities, facilitating communications, and helping drive operational excellence across the region.

The Executive Assistant will regularly interact with senior leaders, customers, partners, government stakeholders, and employees across multiple countries and time zones.

Key Responsibilities will include

Executive Support

Manage the SVP's highly complex calendar, ensuring effective prioritization of meetings, travel, and strategic commitments.

Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including visas, itineraries, accommodations, and expense management.

Prepare briefing materials, agendas, talking points, reports, and presentations for executive meetings and events.

Anticipate executive needs and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and operational challenges.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Draft, review, and manage executive correspondence with professionalism and discretion.

Build effective relationships across Qualcomm's leadership teams, regional offices, customers, and partners.

Ensure timely follow-up on key actions and commitments.

Meeting & Event Coordination

Plan and coordinate leadership meetings, staff meetings, business reviews, board-level interactions, and regional events.

Manage meeting logistics, agendas, materials, action tracking, and follow-up communications.

Support EMEA leadership offsites, customer engagements, and executive visits.

Business Operations

Track strategic initiatives and executive action items to ensure timely completion.

Support budget tracking, purchase orders, expense reporting, and administrative processes.

Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and documentation to support leadership decision-making.

Help drive efficient operational processes across the EMEA leadership team.

Confidentiality & Governance

Handle highly sensitive and confidential business information with absolute discretion.

Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and governance requirements.

Maintain accurate records and documentation where required.

Skills & Experience

Required

Significant experience supporting senior executives (VP, SVP, C-level, or equivalent) within a global organization.

Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars across multiple countries and time zones.

Exceptional organizational and project management skills.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Strong business judgement and ability to exercise discretion.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Copilot-enabled productivity tools.

Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

Preferred

Experience supporting senior leaders in a technology, semiconductor, telecommunications, or multinational corporate environment.

Experience coordinating executive-level customer and government engagements.

German and/or French language (speaking, writing)

Familiarity with SAP, Concur, Workday, or similar enterprise business systems.

Additional European language skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relevant executive support, business administration, or operational management experience.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

Be viewed as a trusted advisor and business partner to the SVP.

Create efficiency and leverage for executive leadership.

Enable effective decision-making through strong organization and communication.

Build trusted relationships across Qualcomm's global leadership community.

Consistently demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and sound judgement.

Why Qualcomm

Work alongside some of the brightest minds in technology.

Be part of a global organization shaping the future of AI, computing, automotive, connectivity, and intelligent edge technologies.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Collaborative and inclusive culture with opportunities for growth and development.

Excited about this role, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria? We would still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of Administrative Assistant or related work experience.

OR

Associate's degree and 6+ years of Administrative Assistant or related work experience.

OR

High School Diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of Administrative Assistant or related work experience.

*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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